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Intern, Communications and Social Media Intern, Council of Women World Leaders

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About the Council of Women World Leaders

The Council of Women World Leaders is an independent, self-governing network of current and former women Prime Ministers and Presidents established in 1996 by Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, President of Iceland (1980-1996), the first woman in the world to be democratically elected president, Mary Robinson, the President of Ireland (1990-1997), and Laura Liswood, Secretary General. 

The Council of Women World Leaders is a network of 91 current and former Presidents and Prime Ministers. It is the only organization in the world dedicated to women heads of state and government. The Council of Women World Leaders Secretariat is hosted at the United Nations Foundation in Washington, D.C and is an affiliate of the UN Foundation.

The Council’s mission is to mobilize the highest-level women leaders globally on issues of critical importance to women. Through its networks, programs, and partnerships, the Council promotes good governance and gender equality and enhances the number and visibility of women who lead their countries.

Essential Functions
Content Creation and Management: 
  • Develop and maintain a content calendar to ensure consistent messaging and engaging posts across the Council’s social media accounts (Instagram, LinkedIn, and X). 
    • Regularly create, post, and engage on social media
Performance Reporting:
  • Provide regular reports on social media performance, insights, audience reached and trends to the marketing team
Website Maintenance: 
  • Enhance the aesthetic appeal of the Council’s website 
  • Ensure it is up to date with Council events and members' engagement
Newsletter Management:
  • Maintain and update the quarterly newsletter
Event Coordination:
  • Draft invitations for Council events
Database Management:
  • Maintain and update the Council membership contact database
Research and Outreach: 
  • Keep track of elections worldwide to know when women become heads of state or government of their countries 
  • Regularly track which Council members are sitting heads of state or government, and which are no longer sitting heads of state or government and update databases, and website accordingly
  • Track news developments related to the council members 
  • Utilize the Council database and conduct independent research to identify and arrange speaking engagement opportunities for members
  • Set up monthly Council meetings, organize the agenda and run the meetings
  • Ad-hoc responsibilities
Desired Skills and Experience
  • Social Media Management: Proven experience in managing social media platforms and creating content
  • Analytics: Experience tracking and analyzing social media metrics to grow followers and engagement
  • Design Proficiency: Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or other design software
  • Website Design: Experience in website design and maintenance
  • Project Management: Strong organization and project management skills
  • Independence and Flexibility: Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
Other duties as assigned

Selection Criteria
  • Candidate must be enrolled in a degree-granting program during the internship.
  • Background in communications, social media, and non-profit work will be advantageous.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Proven experience in managing social media platforms and creating content.
  • Experience tracking and analyzing social media metrics to grow followers and engagement.
  • Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or other design software.
  • Experience in website design and maintenance.
  • Strong organization and project management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and handle stress.
  • Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy.
  • Must have a personal laptop or computer and access to the internet.
  • Must be available to work a maximum of 29 hours per week during Eastern work hours.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
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