Due to technical issues, this vacancy was reposted on September 6, 2018. Applicants who applied previously will automatically be considered, and do not need to take further action.
The Development & Outreach Associate in the San Francisco office provides administrative assistance to the team and plays a key role in HRW’s development, fundraising, and outreach activities in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week and reports to the San Francisco City Director based in San Francisco. This is an incredible opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to the important work of advancing human rights through philanthropic partnerships and building a community of human rights supporters and advocates
- Assist with the cultivation and stewardship of San Francisco Committee members and supporters by scheduling and preparing for meetings, creating compelling communications and materials, tracking communication, and preparing meeting briefings;
- Help produce the Annual Voices for Justice Dinner and other events throughout the year by liaising with vendors, creating timelines, tracking invitations and RSVPs, coordinating materials, and leading on-site logistics;
- Update information in the Raiser’s Edge database to generate accurate and timely financial reports and other key reports to ensure successful relationship management;
- Provide administrative support to the San Francisco City Director, including scheduling, preparing for and taking minutes at meetings, recording and processing divisional finances, and making travel arrangements;
- Prepare, draft, edit, format and distribute correspondence, documents and other materials, including web content for the San Francisco website and other social media as relevant;
- Assist with the recruitment and coordination of interns; and
- Perform other duties as required.
- A minimum of one year of relevant work experience is required.
Related Skills and Knowledge:
- Prior office/administration experience and strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail are required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including patience and a sense of humour, and the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences, including donors are required.
- Ability to work well under pressure while juggling multiple tasks simultaneously is required.
- Self-motivation and the ability to prioritize with minimal supervision and work independently as well as function as a member of a team with staff in multiple locations globally are required.
- Strong analytical skills and the natural curiosity and creativity needed to conduct online research are required.
- Ability to make sound decisions consistent with functions is required.
- Proficiency in computer programs including MS Office applications is required; experience with Raiser’s Edge or other donor databases is desirable.
- Experience with event planning, community engagement, and/or philanthropy is preferred.
- Strong interest in human rights is desirable.
Salary range starts at $46,279. Human Rights Watch offers comprehensive employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, a retirement savings plan and twenty (20) days of vacation per year.