WFUNA internship position in New York.

The WFUNA Secretariat is currently accepting applications for the “Youth and Model UN Intern” position to start as soon as possible. We would like to share information with you about this opportunity, and ask you to distribute it to potentially interested and qualified young people in your network. We have had very successful UNA recommended interns in this position before. We would like to encourage such collaboration again.

The complete description of the position is available at: www.wfuna.org/youthintern
General information about WFUNA internships available at: www.wfuna.org/intern
Youth and Model UN Intern
· Full-time, 6-month unpaid internship placement at WFUNA’s New York office at UN Headquarters
· Primary responsibilities include:
1. Coordinating WFUNA’s youth and Model UN projects, youth outreach and overall strategy relating to youth issues. Developing youth and Model UN programs, including proposal writing, grant writing, and project/ event management.
2. Communication and outreach about WFUNA and its programs to young people.
3. Working together with the youth and Model UN projects and programs of UNAs around the world.
4. Representing WFUNA at UN youth events and initiatives, liaising with the UN Youth Unit, and developing partnerships with youth/ Model UN organizations or projects.
5. Compiling information relating to youth and the UN and disseminating this information to UNAs.
· Candidates must be enrolled at, or already graduated from, University, but must be under the age of 30
· Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French or Spanish is a plus.

To apply, applicants must send the following to :
1. Cover letter stating their motivation for applying for this particular position
2. Resume (CV)
3. Completed application form (download from www.wfuna.org/intern)
4. Names and addresses of 3 references

The deadline for applications is 1 February. Ideally this intern would start on 15 February, however, we understand that there are financial and visa limitations in some cases, with which we are willing to be flexible (by a few weeks) to accommodate.

Thank you for sending this opportunity to your youth networks.

Best,
WFUNA Secretariat