Human Rights Watch (HRW) is inviting the internship application for the Development and Outreach Department for its Amsterdam office. Ideally, the intern will be available for 32 hours per week during a period of 6 months.

This internship is unpaid. However, interns may receive reimbursement for their lunch and local travel costs as pre-approved by HRW and in accordance with HRW policy. Further, the students may be able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization; close supervision by the HRW staff; and interaction with other organizations and domestic government officials. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.

Moreover, the students will also have opportunities to attend lectures, training, professional development workshops, and 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.

What will Development & Outreach Intern do at Human Rights Watch?

The HWR internship will primarily focus on fundraising, event planning, prospect research, database management, and maintaining contact with donors and partner organizations. Further, the HRW may assign the interns other projects as they arise. The intern will contribute to the preparation of the annual Voices for Justice fundraising dinner, Human Rights Weekend, as well as the Run for Human Rights Watch 10 Year Anniversary event.

This internship suits individuals interested in working in a small office of a large, well-organized, international non-profit organization. Interns will gain knowledge and skills in all the responsibilities mentioned above. To provide valuable and well-rounded internship experience, interns will also attend planning and departmental meetings and will have the opportunity to attend in-house training and briefings.

Who is eligible for Development & Outreach Internship at HRW?

• Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated, reliable, flexible, and detail-oriented with excellent time management skills.
• Candidates should be interested in fundraising, outreach, and special events within a human rights context.
• Written and oral command of English and Dutch are essential.
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, internet applications, database) are required.
• Experience with collaborating with a team is desirable. Students and non-students are welcome to apply.

How to apply for a Human Rights Watch Internship?

To apply for a Development & Outreach Internship at Human Rights Watch, at first, you will need to find the position that you want to work at HRW. Internship positions will require you to meet the minimum eligibility. Also, it will state the desired criteria to secure the internship. So, to become a Development & Outreach Intern at HRW you must meet these requirements as these internships are highly competitive.

Here is a step by step guide on how to apply for an HRW Internship:

Step 1: Assess your need for an internship. Also, be sure that your university has a provision for the internship.

Step 2: Go to the careers site and check for the available internship position at HRW, which in this case development & Outreach Internship.

Step 3: Check for the details, and see if you meet the HRW requirements for internship for the desired position.

Step 4: Apply directly from the site, once you are sure that you meet the internship requirements.

Step 5: Fill out details and provide a recent CV and other relevant documentation while making an online application.

Step 6: Double-Check your application and be sure that everything is in order. Submit your application and wait for the callback.

Deadline

The call for the Development & Outreach Intern will be open until the position is filled.