Organization Overview
UNICEF USA (“UUSA” or “We”) relentlessly pursues a more equitable world for every child, upholding the rights of all children and empowering every child, everywhere. We also support the fundamental belief that children should have a voice and role in shaping their futures and the futures of their communities.
Over eight decades, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has built an unprecedented global support system for the world’s children, and has boldly taken on the biggest, seemingly impossible challenges facing children. UNICEF relentlessly works day in and day out to deliver the essentials that give every child an equitable chance in life: health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF by rallying the American public to support the world’s most vulnerable children.
We know that sustainable change is attainable, but it can’t be achieved alone. It takes a committed team – individuals, governments, corporations, volunteers and staff – who demonstrate a relentless commitment to working tirelessly, day in and day out in some of the toughest, hardest to reach places. Big problems need big solutions, and we harness our collective, global voice and energy to do more good, in more places for children. We will never stop supporting UNICEF to develop smarter, more cost-effective solutions; scaling up proven, data-driven programs; and harnessing new technologies to create measurable change for children.
UUSA is organized under the laws of New York State as a not-for-profit corporation. As such, UUSA is a tax-exempt organization as defined under Section 501C(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is governed by an independent, non-salaried Board of Directors.
Position: Creative Intern
Location: Nationwide/Remote
Salary: The pay for this role is $17.50 per hour, up to 30 hours per week.
Creative Intern
UNICEF USA seeks a Creative Intern for its New York office. This intern will work in collaboration with UNICEF USA’s creative director in-house creative team to learn about and help write and produce branded communications to American audiences. We are currently seeking paid interns for our cohort that will take place June 3, 2025, to August 22, 2025.
This Internship Would Provide An Opportunity To Learn About
- Translating strategic key messages into audience-centric communications
- Messaging for specific media channels and target audiences
- Learning about user journeys and frictionless calls-to-action
- UNICEF programs in the US and around the world
Key Responsibilities/Projects
- Collaborate with the Creative team, led by the Creative Director, to support the ideation, internal selling, creative development and production of effective branded UUSA messaging
- Develop at least one ownable project that can showcase the intern’s creative skills
- Gain an understanding of the varous channels that UUSA uses for its marketing messaging and the differences between them
- Gain an understanding of the role of brand in the non-profit space
- Learn the history and the origins of the UNICEF/UUSA brand
Qualifications
- Must be a current student enrolled in a College or University degree program
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for the entire timeline (June 3, 2025 – August 22, 2025)
- Interns can work up to 30 hours maximum a week during the Summer cohort.
- Must provide their own equipment (e.g. laptop) and have access to a stable internet connection.
- Must demonstrate an interest (via classes taken or an existing portfolio) in marketing and communications.
- Academic or life experience in areas aligned with UNICEF’s work preferred ( eg. Global health)
- The successful candidate must also have a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of children's rights and international issues
- Must be interested in innovative and creative ways of problem-solving
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Fluency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is preferred
- Must be a highly motivated team player who enthusiastically embraces the mission of UNICEF and UNICEF USA
- Must demonstrate UNICEF USA Values: Children—and Their Rights; Big Thinking, Bold Action; The Power of We
It is preferred that interns are located in one of the following geo-hubs for an optimal internship experience:
- Atlanta, GA
- Boston, MA
- Chicago, IL
- Dallas, TX
- Houston, TX
- Los Angeles, CA
- New York, NY
- San Francisco, CA
- Washington, D.C.
Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. UNICEF USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. UUSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleandculture@unicefusa.org .
