Communications Intern (IUCN US Fund)

Vacancy #: 7641 Unit: North America Regional Office Organisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Location: North America Regional Office, Washington D.C., United States of America Depending on the candidate's availability and location, this position could be in-person at IUCN’s North America Regional Office, hybrid, or fully remote. Reporting to: Senior Advisor, Philanthropy Work percentage: 25% Grade: I Expected start date: 20 July 2026 Type of contract: Fixed-term (up to 6 months) Closing date: 30 June 2026

BACKGROUND

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) was founded in 1948 and brings together over 1,500 members (States, government agencies, NGOs and affiliates) and more than 19,000 scientists and experts from over 160 countries in a unique worldwide partnership. Its mission is to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable.

IUCN US Fund is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with the mission to build bridges between US donors and IUCN, by catalyzing, accelerating, funding and promoting IUCN’s work — conserving nature and natural resources in the United States and throughout the world. IUCN US Fund is based at the IUCN North America Regional Office in Washington D.C.

Job Description

UCN US Fund is seeking a Communications Intern to start in Summer 2026 for a period of six months to support the outreach and fundraising activities of the organization.

Supporting IUCN US Fund Communications

• The Intern will provide support to the IUCN US Fund CEO, Senior Philanthropy Advisor, and other staff. This support could include:
• Publishing materials on the IUCN US Fund website (WordPress);
• Working with grants manager to create communications content reflecting the current project portfolio;
• Supporting the Senior Philanthropy Advisor to create communications content reflecting current fundraising campaigns;
• Co-managing the IUCN US Fund LinkedIn page, including providing proactive content suggestions, crafting content and articles, and providing recommendations for growing audience;
• Supporting communication preparation in advance of Board Meetings.
• This is a paid, part-time internship with $375 per month stipend (10 hours per week). Depending on the candidates availability and location, this position could be in-person at IUCN’s North America Regional Office, hybrid, or fully remote.

Requirements

• Candidate must be a current student, pursing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field. If the candidate is pursuing an undergraduate degree, must have completed at least the first two years.
• Background and/or experience working in communication, community management, public administration, fundraising, environmental policy, or any other related field will be an asset.
• Experience using WordPress.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Strong motivation and interpersonal skills; excellent communication.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.

Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.

Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: https://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/

About IUCN

IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.

Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.

IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.

Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.

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