Development & Outreach Division Intern

The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking student interns in the Tokyo office. Ideally, the interns will be available part-time from September 2024 through the end of March 2025. The interns will focus on projects surrounding fundraising and event management.

Students will also have opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, professional development workshops, 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.

Responsibilities:

• The internship will mainly focus on fundraising, database management, and event planning for annual charity dinner and other donor events. The interns will build skills in conducting prospect research, crafting marketing materials, assisting with databases and coordinating logistics of a large-scale event.
• The interns may have opportunities to attend in-house trainings, briefings and donor events as well as network with other HRW interns, volunteers, and employees. Other projects may be assigned as they arise and match the student’s interests and abilities.

Qualifications:

• Interns must be undergraduate students for the duration of the internship term. Students with relevant coursework in human rights are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated and reliable, with strong attention to detail.
• A demonstrated strong interest in human rights is highly desirable. Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, internet applications) and internet research skills are essential.
• Graphic design and video editing skills are desirable. Advanced level proficiency in Japanese and English (both in writing and speaking) is highly desirable.

Source: https://boards.greenhouse.io/humanrightswatch/jobs/7561564002