United Nations Association of the National Capital Area · 1 day ago
Program Assistant Intern (SPRING 2026)
Washington, DC
Internship
Onsite
Intern
1+ years exp
Start in 2026 SpringThe United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) is accepting applications for its Programs & Membership Program Assistant Intern positions. This part-time, unpaid internship offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain experience in project management and support membership development, event planning, and communications.
AssociationNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Andrew B Doll
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Able to take excellent notes
Preferred
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
Experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere
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
Company
United Nations Association of the National Capital Area
UNA-NCA is a not-for-profit membership-based organization that works with foreign policy and political decision-makers, schools of all levels, and other organizations in the National Capital Area to build knowledge, understanding, informed opinion, and new ideas on the United Nations, its specialized agencies, and its relationship with the United States.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Olivia Meade
Strategic Partnerships Coordinator
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