Intern - Conference Services

About the role

The United Nations Department for General Assembly and Conference Management is seeking an intern to support its Conference Services within the Meetings Servicing Unit. This full‑time, three‑month unpaid internship in New York offers hands‑on experience in meeting operations, digital solutions and accessibility initiatives for intergovernmental bodies.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in logistical, procedural and operational workflows for high‑level UN intergovernmental meetings in in‑person, virtual and hybrid formats.
• Support the implementation of digital meeting services and paper‑less initiatives, including electronic distribution of official documents.
• Collect and analyse data, prepare performance reports and contribute to operational analytics for meeting service delivery.
• Work with the UN Accessibility Centre to promote inclusive meeting environments for participants with disabilities.
• Help standardise unit operations by creating and maintaining operational guidelines and training documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• Enrolled in or completed a graduate programme, or in the final year of a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
• Strong academic background with coursework relevant to the United Nations’ work.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of French or another UN official language is an advantage.

Required skills

What we offer

• Unpaid internship with a three‑month duration, possible extension.
• On‑site work at the United Nations headquarters in New York (35 hours per week).
• Opportunity to gain practical experience in conference services, digital meeting solutions and accessibility support within an international organization.