Marketing Project Management Intern

Position:        Marketing Project Management Intern

Location:       Remote/Nationwide

Salary:           The pay for this role is $18.00 per hour, up to 30 hours per week.

Marketing Project Management Intern

UNICEF USA seeks a Marketing Project Management intern for its New York office. This is an opportunity designed for an individual interested in gaining hands-on experience in marketing and project management within a mission-driven organization. This role supports the Marketing Integration & Operations team within the Center of Excellence, assisting in the coordination of marketing projects, learning how brand and creative campaigns come to life, and contributing to day-to-day campaign management.

The intern will gain exposure to brand and creative campaign development across multiple channels, while building foundational skills in project management tools, timelines, and cross-functional collaboration. Additionally, this role offers a unique opportunity to explore how emerging AI tools can support and enhance marketing processes through research and experimentation.

UNICEF USA is currently seeking paid interns for our cohort that will take place June 2, 2026 to August 21, 2026.

Key Responsibilities/Projects:

Marketing Project Coordination Support (50%)

• Assist in tracking project timelines, deliverables, and deadlines across Center of Excellence marketing initiatives
• Support the setup and maintenance of project plans in tools like Asana
• Help coordinate meetings, take notes, and follow up on action items for assigned tasks
• Monitor progress of tasks and flag potential delays to team members

Brand & Creative Campaign Exposure (35%)

• Participate in marketing planning meetings and brainstorm sessions
• Learn how Brand campaigns are developed across channels (digital, social, editorial, PR, creative)
• Assist with light tasks such as proofreading content and organizing information for campaigns
• Help Creative review branded materials in Canva for basic brand consistency (with guidance)
• Build foundational knowledge of marketing terminology and best practices

Leveraging AI For Marketing (15%)

• Conduct research on emerging AI tools and trends relevant to marketing (e.g., content creation, workflow automation, analytics) and share findings with the team
• Assist in identifying and testing potential AI use cases to improve marketing processes, documenting insights and recommendations for team adoption

Qualifications:

• Must be a current student enrolled in a College or University degree program
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for the entire timeline (June 2, 2026 – August 21, 2026).
• Interns can work up to 30 hours maximum a week during the Summer cohort.
• Must provide their own equipment (e.g. laptop) and have access to a stable internet connection.
• Strong interest in project management, marketing, or nonprofit work
• Passion for children’s rights and advocacy 
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Adaptability in a dynamic work environment
• Willingness to learn and take initiative in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

For candidates who desire a hybrid or in-office experience, UNICEF USA has physical offices in the following cities: 

• Chicago, IL
• New York, NY
• Washington, D.C.

Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. UNICEF USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. UUSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleandculture@unicefusa.org.