CSW70 Forum Producer

We are looking for a forum producer to work with us from 1 October 2025 to 30 April 2026 to support coordination of our NGO CSW Forum. While the NGO CSW Forum runs parallel to and complements the UN CSW, it is a separate process with different organizers. The NGO CSW Forum is organized by and for global civil society, non-governmental organizations, individuals and feminists working for the rights and empowerment of women and girls to connect them with the official UN CSW process. The NGO  CSW Forum, held in a hybrid format, will engage our 50,000 global members in-person and online through hundreds of events, including informal conversation circles, regional caucuses and networking opportunities.

We cannot sponsor visas.

Must live in the NYC Metropolitan area to be considered for the position.

Start Date: October 1, 2025
End Date: April 30, 2026
Application Deadline: Sep 5, 2025
Education: 4-Year Degree Required
Compensation: $4,000 per month for the 7 month project

Overview of responsibilities

The producer will work under the supervision of the Co-Chairs of NGO CSW/NY in the following areas to produce a successful CSW70 forum in a hybrid fashion, at least two days per week in the office and up to two days virtual, until CSW70 at which time the Forum producer is to be in the office daily for the two week period of the convening:

Support the organization and implementation of the NGO CSW Forum, which will be held from 9 to 20 March 2026 outside of the UN Headquarters in New York City.

• Facilitate and implement the work of the Forum Planning efforts
• NGO CSW Forum Consultation Day
• Parallel Events
• Handbook, Exhibitors and Advertising
• Conversation Circles and Regional Caucuses
• Orientation and Advocacy Training
• NGO CSW Forum informational sessions
• Work with the Co-Chairs to support the Subcommittees
• Co-lead the development and management of a technological platform to host the virtual engagement of global members in the hybrid NGO CSW Forum.
• Spearhead the recruitment, training, and coordination of volunteers for the NGO CSW Forum
• Coordinate volunteers and staff to support online and in-person events during the NGO CSW Forum, and ensure all participants in the hybrid forum are connected, supported and informed in their engagement.
• Work with the Communications Subcommittee, Office Coordinator and Communications Intern to develop and implement a plan for meaningful engagement with our membership and broader civil society organizations about participation in the Forum.

Reports to the Co-Chairs

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have a bachelor's degree and 5 to 10 years of experience in event planning in roles of increasing responsibility. The candidate should have strong organizational and leadership skills, excellent project management skills, and be able to be flexible and work well under pressure. Additionally, the candidate should have strong written and verbal communication skills, be able to set clear priorities and possess a strong ability to build consensus amongst differing opinions.

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