The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking an intern for its Zurich office. Ideally, the candidate will be available part-time for approximately 16 hours a week starting in early-September 2018 until the end of January 2019 (hours are flexible).
The intern will gain knowledge of the organization’s priority human rights issues and will receive training in fundraising, event planning, and information tracking. In order to provide a valuable and well-rounded internship experience, the intern will have the opportunity to attend lectures, trainings and special events relating to human rights.
This internship is unpaid. Interns may be reimbursed for their lunch and local transportation costs as pre-approved by HRW and in accordance with HRW policy. Students are often able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by HRW staff, 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 planning and coordinating events such as public film screenings November and December 2018 and various smaller events in the fall.
- The intern will build skills in conducting foundation research, drafting general correspondence, and using databases.
- Other projects may be assigned as they arise and match the intern's interests and abilities.
- Applicants should be detail-oriented, well-organized, self-motivated, and reliable with an interest in international human rights.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in German and English are required.
- Internet research skills and familiarity with MS Office programs, such as Word and Excel, are essential.
- Database experience and familiarity with Raiser's Edge are desirable. Applicants must be legally authorized to intern in Switzerland.