SUMMARY

USA for UNHCR, a certified Great Place to Work non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, DC, is excited to announce its annual Internship Program for Summer 2025. USA for UNHCR’s vision is “A world where every person forced to flee can build a better future.” and its mission is to protect and support refugees by mobilizing resources, elevating awareness, and driving action through a network of engaged supporters.

The Private Philanthropy team is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as an intern, assisting with expanding our connections to committed donors. This role will involve deepening relationships through personal outreach and helping secure significant financial support for UNHCR's humanitarian efforts worldwide. The internship is a 10-week program offering valuable opportunities to contribute to USA for UNHCR’s mission and vision.

This opportunity is open to undergraduate students pursuing degrees or equivalent coursework in marketing, communications, or nonprofit development. The intern will work closely with the Private Philanthropy team, participating in various programmatic activities. We seek candidates who embody USA for UNHCR’s values: Passionate, Data-Driven, Transparent, Forward-Thinking, Cutting-Edge, and Dynamic.

This paid internship runs from June 2, 2025, to August 8, 2025. The position is hybrid, requiring in-office work on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and remote work on Monday and Friday. The intern must be available for the entire 10-week duration. The internship is based at our office in New York, NY. Room and board are not included.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

USA for UNHCR takes pride in cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace, producing diversity and difference of our staff at all levels. The more diversity we have in our team, the more unique perspectives, and bright ideas we share. At USA for UNHCR, we are driven by the value of excellence, while also acknowledging the multi-dimensional ways in which excellence can be achieved. In our work, excellence means that every employee, stakeholder and partner deserve the best care, regardless of their race, color, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical ability, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran status. We embrace employees and candidates from these underrepresented groups to help make this vision, a world where every person forced to flee can build a better future, a reality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support outreach efforts to mid-level (donors contributing $1,000 to $9,999) and major donors (donors contributing $10,000 or more)
• Conduct research on mid-level and major donor prospects
• Assist in event planning and support the Private Philanthropy team’s cultivation and stewardship activities
• Collaborate on ideas to engage private donors and support new initiatives, including work with women in philanthropy
• Track, analyze, and report on data using Salesforce
• Learn about UNHCR's global humanitarian programs
• Attend the Private Philanthropy team retreat in Washington, DC
• Perform other tasks as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 0-2 years of relevant experience
• Ability to be a quick and eager learner
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Ability to quickly learn new software and database programs
• Demonstrates passion; the willingness to go the extra mile and stellar customer service
• Well organized, and proven ability to multi-task and manage their time
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrates passion for USA for UNHCR’s mission
• Be able to identify and resolve problems promptly and gather and analyze information skillfully
• Have high energy, clear goal orientation, and a strong work ethic.
• Be an effective team player, and be collaborative.
• Have strong organizational skills.
• Be open to others’ ideas and demonstrate neutrality when dealing with combative issues.
• Be able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands

WORK LOCATION

USA for UNHCR Office – New York, NY

COMPENSATION

$18 per hour

DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS

USA for UNHCR will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

USA for UNHCR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Refugees and all other protected classes are encouraged to apply.

https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-internship/a73c241f0be44f6db593b8f312e40d3b-intern-private-philanthropy-usa-for-unhcr-new-york?utm_source=symplicity&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=listings-api