The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking undergraduate or graduate student interns for the Chicago office. Ideally, the candidate will be available beginning in January 2018 for the spring 2018 semester. Dates and hours are flexible.
This internship is best suited for individuals interested in gaining experience within a small office of a large, well-organized, international non-profit organization. Interns will gain knowledge of the organization's priority human rights issues and learn fundraising, event and project management, and information tracking skills.
Internships are unpaid. However, students may be able to arrange academic credit, as Human Rights Watch internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the Human Rights Watch staff, interaction with other U.S. and international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, and special events relating to human rights. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.
This internship is best suited for individuals interested in gaining experience within a small office of a large, well-organized, international non-profit organization. Interns will gain knowledge of the organization's priority human rights issues and learn fundraising, event and project management, and information tracking skills.
Internships are unpaid. However, students may be able to arrange academic credit, as Human Rights Watch internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the Human Rights Watch staff, interaction with other U.S. and international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, and special events relating to human rights. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.
Areas of Responsibility:
The intern will primarily focus on contributing to the fundraising and outreach efforts of the Chicago office. Interns will be involved with general departmental activities including, but not limited to, coordinating visits and events with top Human Rights Watch researchers, drafting correspondence, participating in advocacy efforts, database management, and participating in other outreach initiatives.
Skills/Experience:
Applicants must be enrolled undergraduate or graduate students for the duration of the internship term. Applicants should be well-organized, attentive to detail, self-motivated, and reliable with a strong interest in human rights. Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, internet applications) are required. Experience with graphic and web design, event planning, databases and/or organizing is a plus.
Applicants who are offered an internship, but who are not US permanent residents, US citizens, or in possession of a valid student visa, must apply for a J-1 visa through a sponsoring organization. This process can take several weeks or months and applicants will have to incur their own costs.
Do not email or call. Only complete applications will be reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants who are offered an internship, but who are not US permanent residents, US citizens, or in possession of a valid student visa, must apply for a J-1 visa through a sponsoring organization. This process can take several weeks or months and applicants will have to incur their own costs.
Do not email or call. Only complete applications will be reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Nov 17 2017
Active Until:
Dec 17 2017
Hiring Organization:
Human Rights Watch
industry:
Nonprofit