The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch ("HRW") is seeking a currently enrolled student to intern in the Los Angeles office for the fall 2018 semester. Ideally, the candidate will be available for a minimum of 15 hours per week spread over 3 days per week with occasional night events from late August 2018 until December 2018. The internship may have flexible hours within the 9:00 am to 6:00 pm weekday office hours. This internship is best suited for those individuals interested in gaining experience within a large, well-organized, international non-profit organization. Interns will build skills in fundraising, event planning, information tracking, as well as gain knowledge of the organization's priority human rights issues.
Internships are unpaid. Academic credit can often be arranged 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 community activists and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, and special events relating to human rights. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.
The internship will primarily focus on:
- Using databases;
- Writing acknowledgment letters and other correspondence;
- Planning and executing special events and outreach initiatives; and
- Collaborating with the organization's community of volunteers and advocates.
- Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated, and reliable with strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
- A strong demonstrated interest in human rights is highly preferred.
- Experience with event planning, web design, and social media and online communications tools is highly desirable.
- Relevant coursework in political science, international relations, or anthropology is a plus.
- Strong computer skills (i.e., MS Word, MS Excel, internet applications) are required.
- Applicants should be able to provide their own transportation to and from the office.