The United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) is accepting Program Assistant applications for its Programs & Membership (P&M). The Program Assistant position is a part-time, unpaid internship opportunity available to both current students (undergraduates and graduates) and recent graduates.
P&M Position Overview
20-32 hours/week
Program Assistants will experience working in a small, non-profit environment as an integral member of the UNA-NCA team while gaining exposure to a variety of project management responsibilities. P&M Program Assistants will work closely with UNA-NCA’s Managing Director of Programs and Membership. Ideal candidates will be based in the Washington, DC area.
The P&M position is focused upon membership development, event planning, volunteer and stakeholder management, general administrative tasks, and strategic communications. P&M Program Assistants gain firsthand exposure to core program management responsibilities.
Position Responsibilities
Events/Outreach
- Assist with all aspects of event planning, including securing speakers, locating venues, designing agendas, and managing registration
- Coordinate event logistics with partner organizations and UNA-NCA volunteers
- Manage event publicity and outreach
- Represent staff at UNA-NCA and partner organization events
Database/Membership Management
- Update and maintain UNA-NCA membership database and listserv
- Assist with membership recruitment and retention
- Help contact new and current members to inform them about upcoming event and volunteer opportunities
- Draft monthly membership report
Communications
- Assist with maintaining and updating the UNA-NCA website
- Design, write, and edit UNA-NCA newsletters, promotional/event materials, and various reports
- Maintain UNA-NCA's social media presence
Qualifications
Essential
- Detail-oriented, well-organized
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to conduct research quickly, yet diligently
- Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team with minimal supervision while maintaining a proactive, collaborative outlook
- Proficient with, or willing to learn Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Asana, Slack, and Zoom
- Willing to voice opinions and receive constructive criticism
Desirable
- 1+ year of experience in an office setting, handling day-to-day administrative tasks
- Event planning experience
- Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, where handling multiple projects at once is a necessity
- Database experience preferred
- Experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere
Position Benefits
- UNA-NCA membership
- Access to regular career development workshops and UNA-NCA’s extensive professional network
- Opportunities to work closely with UNA-NCA staff, board members, and volunteers
To apply, please email your resume and cover letter in PDF format, along with hours of availability to andrew@unanca.org and include “P&M Program Assistant” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.