Work LocationThis internship is designed to be full-time and in-person in New York, but can be adjusted based on the request of the successful candidate. Expected durationExpected duration: 4 - 6 months (6 months preferable) Desired start date: 10 February 2026 Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis internship announcement is valid for one (1) candidate who will intern in the Exhibits Unit. The Exhibits Unit is part of the Visitors Services Section, Outreach Division, Department of Global Communications in New York City which engages and educates people and their communities worldwide to encourage support for the ideals and activities of the United Nations. The Exhibits Unit facilitates the review and production of exhibits for display at UN Headquarters and on the UN Exhibits website. These exhibits are thematic, informative, and educational and showcase important topics that the UN works on as part of the outreach to the general public on UN priority issues. Please visit: www.un.org/exhibits for more information about Exhibits at UN Headquarters. This internship is designed to be full-time and in-person in New York but can be adjusted based on the request of the successful candidate, the nature of the tasks, needs of the Units and/or Section, and the discretion of the manager. Part-time interns work less than 34 hours a week. This is under the supervision of a staff member in the Exhibits Unit within the Visitors Services Section to which they are assigned, although they also support the operation as a whole. The intern will participate in the day-to-day work of the Exhibits Unit. Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background and the projects the Unit is currently undertaking. Interns' responsibilities may include: • Supporting communication and outreach activities in relation to UN exhibitions, including drafting and editing website and social media content and monitoring social media output • Researching, compiling, and organizing materials for use in the development of UN exhibitions • Designing exhibit materials as needed • Assisting with planning and organizing exhibit installations and opening events • Providing general office support (drafting correspondence and other communications, setting up and maintaining files/records and databases, organizing meetings, etc.) • Providing support for the work of Visitor Services Section • Perform other duties as required Qualifications/special skillsApplicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent). (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience; however, a field of study that is related to the type of internship is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. Programme. Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word and MS PowerPoint, is required. Ability to draft short articles and/or social media posts is desirable. Good knowledge of design software applications, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Canva is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for this internship. Additional InformationJob openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date. A completed online application is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. In your motivational statement: - Please explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme - Please explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship - Please indicate when you would like to start and end your internship The United Nations must ensure all applicants for an internship, regardless of citizenship are authorized to work in the country where the internship will be undertaken. Before resuming an internship, the applicant must submit proof of visa and/or work authorization. Interns will need to provide all necessary hardware (computer), software, and an internet connection to perform the internship. This job opening is generic and further notice about any non-selections will not be issued due to the nature of the advertisement. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or not currently in the United States on a nonimmigrant visa status will be required to obtain a G-4 visa. If already in the United States of America on another non-immigrant visa status other than G-4, interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and if required, employment authorization, allowing them to undertake the internship. Intern Specific textInterns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.