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Background
The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has been operating since 2012 under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General. SDSN mobilizes global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical solutions for sustainable development, including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement.

Critically, the Paris Agreement asks all countries to prepare by 2020 low-emission development strategies that chart out how emissions will fall through to 2050. SDSN has played an instrumental role in developing and popularizing the concept of long-term pathways through the Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project (DDPP). The Paris Agreement also emphasizes the central role of advances in low-emission technologies and their diffusion. In support of this, SDSN is leading the Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET). Under the auspices of the United Nations Secretary-General, the (CEET) is a global, high-level body of engineers and energy systems experts to contribute to the UN Secretary-General’s goal to build a coalition to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, and to the UN generally on engineering pathways to achieve comprehensive decarbonization by mid-century.

Scope of Work
The SDSN is seeking a proactive, dynamic, hands-on creative intern to assist the Communications Team in the design and execution of the social media channels to support SDSN’s activities around the UN General Assembly and for COP27. This position entails tasks along the broad spectrum of strategy development, social media writing, editing, digital content management, and digital content creation. The intern will be expected to craft original material as well as update or reposition existing materials for an array of platforms and audiences.

Position Responsibilities
  • This position will help to evolve the social media and comms strategies and work the Comms team to develop a cohesive communication plan ahead of the UNGA and COP27.
  • The Intern will develop specific digital content for different social media channels such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
  • The Intern will use their diverse set of skills to create social media campaigns, social media kits, email campaigns, graphics, and videos.
  • The Intern will post and schedule content across social media platforms.
  • The intern will work on developing a content campaign ahead of the UNGA and COP27, working directly with SDSN staff and thematic experts to coalesce information and build an audience.
  • Research relevant stakeholders to SDSN’s programs and strategize ways to interact with these groups to help build SDSN’s audience.
  • Create a robust contact database curated to specific outputs to ensure an expansive dissemination of content based on thematic outputs.
  • Research relevant media outlets and journalists for outreach ahead of the UNGA and COP27. 

Qualifications
  • Eligibility to work in the United States required.
  • Current undergraduate or graduate student in marketing or communications required. Familiarity with non-profit marketing preferred.
  • Proficient in the use of Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
  • Passion for the SDSN mission and mission of the projects.
  • Experience with digital content creation tools (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, Canva, etc.) highly desirable, especially video.
  • The candidate should be able to manage multiple tasks, be well-organized, and work well both as part of an international team and independently.
  • Fluent in English (oral and written) is required.

Duration (dates and total time): September 1st- December 1st (3 months).

Compensation: $16-$19/hour (up to 20 hours/week)

Location: NYC or Remote. Candidates based in NYC that plan to come into the office must show proof of vaccination per the SDSN COVID-19 policy.
As this is a US based position, SDSN is required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to secure verification of eligibility to work in the United States. Please let us know which form of work authorization you will be providing (we don't need the document until the first day of employment, but we wish to establish eligibility in advance of offering employment). Kindly refer to page 3 of Form I-9 for a list of acceptable documents, which must be current (and not expired).

Application process:
Please submit a resume and cover letter via HR Partner by August 19, 2022. Late applications will not be considered.