Communications Intern, Climate and Energy

About the SDSN

The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has been operating since 2012 under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General. The SDSN mobilizes global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical solutions for sustainable development, including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. We aim to accelerate joint learning and promote integrated approaches that address the interconnected economic, social, and environmental challenges confronting the world.

The SDSN works closely with United Nations agencies, multilateral financing institutions, the private sector, and civil society. It is directed by Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs and operates through offices in New York, Paris, and Kuala Lumpur.

About the Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET)

Under the auspices of the United Nations Secretary-General, the SDSN, in partnership with UNIDO, hosts the Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET): a global, high-level body of engineers and energy systems experts contributing to the UN Secretary-General’s goal of building a coalition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The CEET was launched in September 2021 and is co-chaired by Gerd Müller, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and Professor Jeffrey Sachs, President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). The work of the CEET is undertaken by an independent and impartial council of recognized global experts, serving in their personal capacity and responding to requests for information by the UN System.

Position Summary

The SDSN is seeking a proactive, dynamic, and creative intern to assist the Climate and Energy (C&E) team, including the Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET) with several social media and communications campaigns related to the global energy transition. Under the supervision of the CEET Project Manager, this position will help promote and disseminate C&E outputs, support internal and external communications efforts, and enhance the visibility of the CEET through digital content creation, graphic design, editing materials, and event logistics and support.

The Climate and Energy Communications Intern will have the opportunity to engage with a global network of leading engineers and energy systems experts, directly contributing to communications that advance UN priorities around the energy transition.

Principal Responsibilities

The Climate and Energy Communications Intern will primarily be responsible for supporting the following communications initiatives and campaigns:

• Energy Insights Blog Series: Assist with the promotion and dissemination of blog content across CEET and SDSN platforms, including preparing graphic materials and coordinating publication timelines.
• CEET Member Spotlight Series: Support the creation and rollout of video spotlights, graphics, and other digital assets that highlight the expertise and work of CEET members.
• Promotion of CEET Outputs: Contribute to the distribution of CEET publications, issue briefs, and technical outputs through targeted digital campaigns and email outreach.
• CEET Digest: Develop and compile content for the monthly internal CEET Digest, including updates on work streams, upcoming meetings/events, and key milestones.

In addition to those specific campaigns, this position may include the following:

• Coordinating with other SDSN Communications Team members and thematic programs;
• Supporting social media, email, and digital outreach for CEET campaigns, events, and publications;
• Creating and editing graphics, videos, and other visual assets for CEET and SDSN platforms;
• Drafting, scheduling, and publishing content across social media, newsletters, and the SDSN website;
• Assisting with maintaining and updating CEET web pages and internal communications calendars;
• Monitoring CEET’s social media presence and compile monthly analytics; and
• Performing additional communications and administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Graduate student status is preferred; however, advanced undergraduate students with relevant experience will also be considered.
• Eligibility to work in the United States is required.
• Proficient in the use of LinkedIn and Google Drive.
• Experience with digital content creation tools (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Able to manage multiple tasks with a high-level of professionalism, is well-organized, and works well both as part of an international team and independently.
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable development preferred.
• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.

Important Information

Location: Remote.

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through March 9, 2026.

Contract length: March - June (up to 15 hours/week). Exact dates are flexible to accommodate the intern’s schedule.

Compensation: This internship will be paid. The hourly rate is $16 for interns pursuing an undergraduate degree and $19 for those pursuing a graduate degree.

Reports to: Liz Nelson, CEET Program Manager

Work Authorization

The SDSN does not sponsor visas, and therefore applicants must have proper authorization to work in the United States. The SDSN is required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to secure verification of eligibility to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The SDSN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, and physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.