The United Nations Information Center in Washington, D.C., part of the Department of Global Communications, is looking for a Public Information Intern. The internship is unpaid, runs for 3 months with a possible extension of 3 more, can be full-time or part-time in a hybrid modality, and applications close on 08 November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the whole job opening, and every duty, requirement and condition is set out below.
Job Opening 286495 at a Glance
🆔 Job Opening ID: 286495
🗂️ Job Family: Public Information
🏷️ Category and Level: Affiliate Personnel – Internships, I-1
🪪 Recruitment Type: Intern
📍 Duty Station: Washington
🏛️ Department/Office: Department of Global Communications
🗺️ Work Location: Hybrid working modality, full- or part-time, Washington D.C., USA
⏱️ Expected Duration: 3-6 months maximum
💼 Remuneration: Unpaid
What the United Nations Information Center in Washington Does
The Center is the principal source of information about the United Nations system in the United States. Its work focuses on:
📚 Disseminating UN information materials to a local audience in English
🤝 Engaging local and regional partners
🌐 Promoting public understanding and support for the aims and activities of the United Nations
🫱 Bringing the United Nations closer to the people it serves
Who the Intern Reports To
The intern reports to the Director, UNIC, Washington, DC.
How Long the Internship Lasts and When It Starts
The duration is three months, with a possible maximum extension of three additional months. The internship is set to commence as soon as possible.
Full-Time or Part-Time: Two Working Patterns
The choice between the two patterns depends on academic obligations:
🗓️ Full-time: 5 days per week, 35 hours
📆 Part-time: 3 days per week, 21 hours
Hybrid by Design, Remote Case by Case
The internship is designed to be in a hybrid modality. Remote work modalities may be offered on a case-by-case basis, based on a request by the successful candidate and the needs of the office.
Social Media and Communication Products
Part of the role sits directly in the Center's outreach work:
📱 Assist with the content and design of social media posts
📈 Conduct analysis of social media metrics
🗞️ Assist with the production of communication products, including conducting research, compiling information, coordinating logistics and assisting with public inquiries
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Events, Visitors and Speaking Engagements
The intern assists with preparations for:
🎤 Events
✈️ High-level visitors from headquarters and field offices
🗣️ Speaking engagements
Data, Reports and Meeting Summaries
The remaining duties listed in the job opening are:
📊 Compile, analyze and organize data for office reports
📝 Attend meetings and draft summaries
🧩 Perform other tasks as necessary
The opening states that the duties include, but are not limited to, those above.
Do You Need Work Experience?
No professional work experience is required for applicants to the UN Internship Programme. However, a field of study closely related to the type of internship you are applying for is required.
Academic Requirements
Applicants must meet one of these conditions:
🎓 A student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent
🏅 A graduate who has completed a Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. Programme
Software and Practical Skills
💻 Required: a good working knowledge of standard office software applications, particularly MS Word, PowerPoint and Teams
✍️ Desirable: the ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts
🔎 Desirable: the ability to design surveys and polls
Language Requirement
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Costs, Travel and Visas: What Interns Cover
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. The following are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions:
🧳 Costs and arrangements for travel
🛂 Visas
🏠 Accommodation
🍽️ Living expenses
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 Fee at Any Stage
The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process: application, interview meeting, processing or training. It also does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
How to Apply
📎 State which academic criterion you meet in your application and attach proof to it
📜 Be ready to provide an official certificate at a later stage
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Public Information internship at UNIC Washington paid?
No. The internship is unpaid, and interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
Can I do this UN internship part-time?
Yes. It can be full-time (5 days per week, 35 hours) or part-time (3 days per week, 21 hours), depending on academic obligations.
Is the internship remote or in the office?
The internship is designed to be hybrid, based in Washington D.C. Remote work modalities may be offered case by case, based on a request by the successful candidate and the needs of the office.
How long does the internship last?
It lasts three months, with a possible maximum extension of three additional months. The start is set for as soon as possible.
Do I need professional experience to apply?
No professional work experience is required. You do need a field of study closely related to the type of internship and must be a student in the final year of a first university degree, Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. Programme.
Do I need to speak French for this internship?
The job opening requires fluency in spoken and written English for this internship. English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat, but French is not listed as a requirement here.
What will the intern actually do at the Information Center?
Duties include social media content and metrics analysis, communication products, event and high-level visit preparations, data for office reports, and meeting summaries. The intern reports to the Director of UNIC Washington, DC.
Do I need a visa for the internship in Washington D.C.?
Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the offer, and visa costs and arrangements are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
Deadline
⏳ 08 November 2026
Links
📄 Job opening: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/286495?language=en
