The Clinton Global Initiative is a non-partisan catalyst for action, bringing together a community of global leaders to devise and implement innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. The Clinton Global Initiative is focused on generating practical action to address some of the most serious global issues: how to reduce poverty, how to improve education, how to meet increasing energy needs while addressing climate change, and how to improve global health. Initiative members include some of the world’s most accomplished leaders and problem solvers, from business, government, and non-government organizations, who each make a personal commitment through CGI to take action in our areas of focus. The centerpiece of CGI’s year is the Annual Meeting of CGI members, held in New York City in late September, where a diverse and powerful collection of commitments are developed and announced. Thus far, CGI has generated in excess of $10 billion in commitments, benefiting more than 1,000 organizations and helping people in over 100 countries. Throughout the year, CGI’s dedicated team follows-up on commitments and facilitates progress. Interns are an integral part of the team, effectively doubling the size of the staff.

Role Descriptions

Internships are available in several areas:

CEO:
Provide direct management support to the CEO and CEO Business Coordinator. Tasks include process redesign, project management, file and data management and office management. This multi-tasking environment provides an overview of the internal operations within CGI and the CEO office.

CGI Asia:
Positions are available in New York City and Hong Kong. Click here for Hong Kong description. New York City responsibilities may include providing general administrative support; wide-ranging research support, for example, on Asian business leaders, NGO best practices and philanthropic trends, developing and maintaining excel databases, working with Raiser’s Edge; managing email inquiry correspondence. Interns must be highly organized and detailed oriented, proficient in MS Office, have good communication skills, be resourceful and able to multi-task. Knowledge of Mandarin or Japanese is a plus.

CGI University:
Assist in the planning and development of the newly established CGI U department. Assist in researching topics of focus for the inaugural meeting. Conduct outreach to student activists and organizations pertinent to the CGI U cause. Take a leading role in identifying important issues and global concerns integral for the next generative of leaders. Work to plan the CGI U event, including its programs and panelists. Provide input on strategies regarding campus outreach and student involvement. Candidates must have strong writing and research skills; campus organizing and outreach skills; organizational skills; and attention to detail. Web and database knowledge is a plus.

Communications:
Contribute to the preparation of CGI communications materials (print, web, video and television) for various audiences (press, participants and the general public). Candidates should possess the ability to write for media and web audiences. The role also encompasses the handling of press requests and management of incoming correspondence.

Commitments:
Aid in tracking ongoing and new commitments, provide research support about commitments for different CGI and Foundation departments, assist in up-keep of database accuracy, follow-up with members about their commitments as needed, and draft and edit language for commitment announcements and certificates.

Graphic Design:
Work with CGI’s marketing and communication team to produce graphics for the CGI website and market-related materials for a variety of purposes. Prospective candidates should have the facility to adopt the Foundation's existing visual identity and create work in harmony with that identity. An emphasis is placed on the ability to efficiently create relevant design work and a willingness to contribute to a dynamic, professional environment. Proficiency in the following software applications is preferred: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design, Macromedia Dreamweaver and Flash. The ability to hand-code/ debug HTML is also valued.

Membership:
Help manage all issues related to membership communication, including incoming membership forms and follow-up phone calls; aid in the up-keep of database accuracy and volunteer recruitment; and provide overall help with coordinating membership needs before and during the CGI Annual Meeting.

Operations:
Helps to maintain day-to-day operations and overall sustainability of the CGI Midtown office. Will report to the Operations Administrator and Comptroller, and tasks will include administrative support, basic IT support, booking keeping assistance, and other project tasks which help to gain a greater understanding of managing the internal operations of a non-governmental organization.

Programming:
Assist the Programming Department to communicate with the Annual Meeting’s distinguished invitees, advisory board members, panelists and moderators, and support the day-to-day management of all programming matters related to the Clinton Global Initiative.

Sponsorship:
Assist in the day-to-day management of Sponsorship needs, including follow-up phone calls, collecting event-related materials (logos, biographies, etc.) and updating the sponsorship database.

Video/Special Projects:
Assist the Special Projects Department with the preparation of CGI multimedia materials (print, web and video) for specific events. Candidates should possess the skills to design, edit and create multimedia for different audiences. The role also includes assisting with the preparation and production of special CGI events.

To apply for an internship with the Clinton Global Initiative, complete the online application, selecting positions in the Midtown office, and mail your letters of recommendation to Julie Becker in the New York Harlem office.