Development & Outreach Department Intern

The role

Interns will support the Development and Outreach Department through tasks such as event planning and donor cultivation. Work involves utilizing databases and assisting with fundraising and outreach events.

What you will do

• Utilizing databases for supporting with tasks relating to event planning
• Supporting with fundraising and outreach events
• Collaborating with the team to cultivate individual donors, foundations, and corporations
• Other projects may be assigned as they arise

Required qualifications

• Currently enrolled students for the duration of the internship term
• Strong organizational skills
• Proactive approach to projects
• Demonstrate reliability
• Strong interest in international human rights
• Valid work authorization in Australia for the duration of their internship

Nice to have

• Experience with fundraising, media, social media, government relations, event planning, and Salesforce
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office)

Benefits

• Reimbursed up to $20 per day for lunch if in the office
• Reimbursed up to $15 per day for transportation if in the office
• Opportunity to participate in weekly HRW staff meetings
• Online meetings with global development colleagues
• Attend external HRW events
• Attend lectures, trainings, and professional development workshops
• Network with other HRW interns, volunteers, and employees

Before you apply

• Only complete applications will be reviewed
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

About the company

Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization. It is responsible for protecting and promoting the human rights of people around the world.