Sponsorship Internship

Closing Date: 
Fri 26th Aug 2011
Opportunity Type: 
Professional Development
Organisation: 
State: 
Australian Capital Territory
Contact Person: 
For any questions please contact Lara Jacques on (02) 6225 5818.

Who is UN Women Australia?

UN Women Australia is the National Committee for UN Women. UN Women is the only United Nations agency focussed entirely on the issue of gender, particularly gender equality. UN Women Australia coordinates International Women's Day with over 50,000 men and women attending or engaging in events across the Australia. The organisation also engages government in gender and development issues, raises awareness of these issues in local communities and seeks to empower young women in Australia.

UN Women Australia, the National Committee for UN Women here in Australia is seeking a Sponsorship Intern, working 15-20 hours per week starting Monday 12th September until 23rd December.

Sponsorship Intern

Hours: 15-20 hours per week

Location: Canberra

Duration: 3- 4 months (12th September to 23rd December)

Key attributes:

  • • Excellent communication skills
  • • Exceptional telephone manner
  • • Medium-high computer skills
  • • Research skills
  • • Attention to detail
  • • Ability to prioritise workload
  • • Self-motivated and able to work cooperatively within a small-team

Desirable but not essential

  • • Experience in events administration
  • • Qualification in marketing, public relations, or business administration
  • • Previous sponsorship or fundraising experience

Main tasks:

  • • Supporting Fundraising and Partnerships Officer in sourcing sponsorship opportunities
  • • Developing letters and information packs for potential sponsors
  • • Providing support to obtain local sponsorship including raffles and corporate tables
  • • Providing support to the Bequest Program
  • • Ensuring UN Women Australia meets all sponsorship requirements
  • • Answering email inquiries
  • • Letter writing

How to Apply:

To apply for a UN Women Australia Internship please address EACH of the above selection criteria in addition to a cover letter specifying your availability and contact information. Please complete the internship online form and upload your cover letter along with your resume at www.unwomen.org.au.

Applications close 5pm (Eastern Standard Time) Friday 26th August 2011.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only respond to successful applicants. All successful applicants will be notified by Friday 2nd September 2011.

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

 
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Opportunity Type: 
Professional Development
Closing Date: 
Fri 26th Aug 2011
Organisation Name: 
UN Women Australia
Organisation: 
State: 
Australian Capital Territory
Contact Person: 
For any questions please contact Lara Jacques on (02) 6225 5818.
Opportunity Overview: 
Interning with UN Women Australia is a great way to get some hands on experience working in the gender and development field. UN Women Australia, the National Committee for UN Women here in Australia is seeking a Sponsorship Intern, working 15-20 hours per week starting Monday 12th September until 23rd December.

Who is UN Women Australia?

UN Women Australia is the National Committee for UN Women. UN Women is the only United Nations agency focussed entirely on the issue of gender, particularly gender equality. UN Women Australia coordinates International Women's Day with over 50,000 men and women attending or engaging in events across the Australia. The organisation also engages government in gender and development issues, raises awareness of these issues in local communities and seeks to empower young women in Australia.

UN Women Australia, the National Committee for UN Women here in Australia is seeking a Sponsorship Intern, working 15-20 hours per week starting Monday 12th September until 23rd December.

Sponsorship Intern

Hours: 15-20 hours per week

Location: Canberra

Duration: 3- 4 months (12th September to 23rd December)

Key attributes:

  • • Excellent communication skills
  • • Exceptional telephone manner
  • • Medium-high computer skills
  • • Research skills
  • • Attention to detail
  • • Ability to prioritise workload
  • • Self-motivated and able to work cooperatively within a small-team

Desirable but not essential

  • • Experience in events administration
  • • Qualification in marketing, public relations, or business administration
  • • Previous sponsorship or fundraising experience

Main tasks:

  • • Supporting Fundraising and Partnerships Officer in sourcing sponsorship opportunities
  • • Developing letters and information packs for potential sponsors
  • • Providing support to obtain local sponsorship including raffles and corporate tables
  • • Providing support to the Bequest Program
  • • Ensuring UN Women Australia meets all sponsorship requirements
  • • Answering email inquiries
  • • Letter writing

How to Apply:

To apply for a UN Women Australia Internship please address EACH of the above selection criteria in addition to a cover letter specifying your availability and contact information. Please complete the internship online form and upload your cover letter along with your resume at www.unwomen.org.au.

Applications close 5pm (Eastern Standard Time) Friday 26th August 2011.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only respond to successful applicants. All successful applicants will be notified by Friday 2nd September 2011.

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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Who is UN Women Australia?

UN Women Australia is the National Committee for UN Women. UN Women is the only United Nations agency focussed entirely on the issue of gender, particularly gender equality. UN Women Australia coordinates International Women's Day with over 50,000 men and women attending or engaging in events across the Australia. The organisation also engages government in gender and development issues, raises awareness of these issues in local communities and seeks to empower young women in Australia.

UN Women Australia, the National Committee for UN Women here in Australia is seeking a Sponsorship Intern, working 15-20 hours per week starting Monday 12th September until 23rd December.

Sponsorship Intern

Hours: 15-20 hours per week

Location: Canberra

Duration: 3- 4 months (12th September to 23rd December)

Key attributes:

  • • Excellent communication skills
  • • Exceptional telephone manner
  • • Medium-high computer skills
  • • Research skills
  • • Attention to detail
  • • Ability to prioritise workload
  • • Self-motivated and able to work cooperatively within a small-team

Desirable but not essential

  • • Experience in events administration
  • • Qualification in marketing, public relations, or business administration
  • • Previous sponsorship or fundraising experience

Main tasks:

  • • Supporting Fundraising and Partnerships Officer in sourcing sponsorship opportunities
  • • Developing letters and information packs for potential sponsors
  • • Providing support to obtain local sponsorship including raffles and corporate tables
  • • Providing support to the Bequest Program
  • • Ensuring UN Women Australia meets all sponsorship requirements
  • • Answering email inquiries
  • • Letter writing

How to Apply:

To apply for a UN Women Australia Internship please address EACH of the above selection criteria in addition to a cover letter specifying your availability and contact information. Please complete the internship online form and upload your cover letter along with your resume at www.unwomen.org.au.

Applications close 5pm (Eastern Standard Time) Friday 26th August 2011.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only respond to successful applicants. All successful applicants will be notified by Friday 2nd September 2011.

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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Opportunity Type: 
Professional Development
Closing Date: 
Fri 26th Aug 2011
Organisation Name: 
UN Women Australia
Organisation: 
State: 
Australian Capital Territory
Contact Person: 
For any questions please contact Lara Jacques on (02) 6225 5818.
Opportunity Overview: 
Interning with UN Women Australia is a great way to get some hands on experience working in the gender and development field. UN Women Australia, the National Committee for UN Women here in Australia is seeking a Sponsorship Intern, working 15-20 hours per week starting Monday 12th September until 23rd December.

Who is UN Women Australia?

UN Women Australia is the National Committee for UN Women. UN Women is the only United Nations agency focussed entirely on the issue of gender, particularly gender equality. UN Women Australia coordinates International Women's Day with over 50,000 men and women attending or engaging in events across the Australia. The organisation also engages government in gender and development issues, raises awareness of these issues in local communities and seeks to empower young women in Australia.

UN Women Australia, the National Committee for UN Women here in Australia is seeking a Sponsorship Intern, working 15-20 hours per week starting Monday 12th September until 23rd December.

Sponsorship Intern

Hours: 15-20 hours per week

Location: Canberra

Duration: 3- 4 months (12th September to 23rd December)

Key attributes:

  • • Excellent communication skills
  • • Exceptional telephone manner
  • • Medium-high computer skills
  • • Research skills
  • • Attention to detail
  • • Ability to prioritise workload
  • • Self-motivated and able to work cooperatively within a small-team

Desirable but not essential

  • • Experience in events administration
  • • Qualification in marketing, public relations, or business administration
  • • Previous sponsorship or fundraising experience

Main tasks:

  • • Supporting Fundraising and Partnerships Officer in sourcing sponsorship opportunities
  • • Developing letters and information packs for potential sponsors
  • • Providing support to obtain local sponsorship including raffles and corporate tables
  • • Providing support to the Bequest Program
  • • Ensuring UN Women Australia meets all sponsorship requirements
  • • Answering email inquiries
  • • Letter writing

How to Apply:

To apply for a UN Women Australia Internship please address EACH of the above selection criteria in addition to a cover letter specifying your availability and contact information. Please complete the internship online form and upload your cover letter along with your resume at www.unwomen.org.au.

Applications close 5pm (Eastern Standard Time) Friday 26th August 2011.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only respond to successful applicants. All successful applicants will be notified by Friday 2nd September 2011.

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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