Communications and Membership Services Intern

Communications and Membership Services Intern BACKGROUND This six-month internship aims to offer students and young professionals – currently undertaking undergraduate/postgraduate studies and recent graduates – with meaningful learning experience through practical on-the-job training in the workplace context of an international organisation for nature conservation. The intern is expected to assist with key functions of the IUCN Asia Regional Office (ARO) for i) outreach communications to key external stakeholders, and ii) support services in engaging with Members and other Union constituents.During the internship period, the intern will serve as a member of various ARO working teams in support of key events across the region. This is a paid internship for in-office functions based at ARO in Bangkok. JOB DESCRIPTION 1. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: The intern supports the stakeholder communications and membership services functions of the Regional Director’s Office (RDO), towards IUCN’s overall mission of sharing and promoting the use of science-driven knowledge and tools for nature conservation and sustainable use in the Asia region. The intern’s key responsibilities cover: • Scope - Institutional communications and membership engagement • Functions: i) communications support through IUCN Asia’s social media accounts, website, newsletter, annual report and other platforms, ii) provision of information and other support services to Members and Union constituents. 2. SPECIFIC DUTIES: 2.1 Outreach Communications 2.1.1 Drafting and editing social media content, including videos, for Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram, with the final outputs to be approved by the line manager. 2.1.2 Designing visual materials and their graphics for publications and campaigns using Canva (Adobe Suite is a plus). 2.1.3 Drafting and uploading articles, blogs, and other written materials for newsletters and websites. 2.1.4 Creating visually appealing PowerPoint presentations for internal and external events. 2.1.5 Monitoring social media engagement and compiling analytics reports. 2.2 Membership Services: 2.2.1 Supporting outreach to IUCN Members in Asia, including updating contact lists and preparing engagement materials. 2.2.2 Organising webinars, meetings, and events for Members. 2.2.3 Drafting membership-related communications (emails, invitations, summaries). 2.2.4 Contributing to compiling Member updates and success stories for newsletters and reports. Guidance and Mentoring: Throughout the internship, the selected candidate will have an opportunity to learn about: • IUCN's institutional mission, operations, Asia regional agenda and strategy contributing to IUCN Programme 2026-29; • Institutional functions of the regional Secretariat; • Policies and standards for stakeholder engagement, including for Members and Commissions; and, • Communications strategy, style guide, branding and quality-assurance checks. In performing the assigned duties, the intern will have the opportunity to interact with key units and teams at the Regional Office, throughout the region and with Headquarters. The intern will gain hands-on experience engaging with various stakeholders and implementing social media and visual communications strategy. The intern will receive constructive feedback on their performance from line managers. REQUIREMENTS 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 IUCNIUCN 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.www.iucn.orghttps://twitter.com/IUCN Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.