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 2019 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 mid August 2019 until mid December 2019 (dates and times are flexible). 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. 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 HRW staff, and interaction with other US and international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.
Students will also have opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, professional development workshops, and/or special events relating to human rights, as well as network with other HRW interns, volunteers, and employees. As an HRW intern, students will take skills acquired in school and apply them in a professional setting.
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.