Development & Outreach Intern

Application Deadline: 27 May 2024

Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a communication and events intern to join our Development and Outreach Department in Copenhagen. Ideally, the candidate will be available for 20 to 37 hours per week, depending on the associated ECTS-credits from the academic institution. Starting in September 2024, the duration of the internship will be 20 weeks, lasting until the end of January 2025. The Internship is unpaid, and interns must be enrolled as a student for the duration of their internship term.

This internship is best suited for individuals interested in gaining experience working in a smaller office of a large international non-profit organization. The intern will gain experience and skills from a broad range of human rights activities, including communication, event management, fundraising, and outreach. The internship offers flexibility and provides a comprehensive introduction to working in an international human rights organization. HRW interns have unique opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, 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, you will get a chance to take skills acquired during your studies and apply them to a professional setting. Other projects may be assigned as they arise and match the intern’s interests and abilities.

The main tasks during the internship may include (but are not limited to):

Outreach and fundraising:

• Assisting in HRW’s work with promoting and protecting human rights with a focus on outreach and fundraising activities;
• Supporting the team in planning and organizing events, e.g., our yearly flagship fundraising event, Voices for Justice Dinner 2024;
• Maintaining our fundraising and donor management database;
• Conducting prospect research, as well as conducting desk research for development and outreach projects; and
• Supporting the development of the volunteer network for younger supporters (HRW NextGen).

Communication:

• Assisting in optimizing and deploying a communication strategy that enhances Human Rights Watch’s presence on social media;
• Creating content and communication strategies and drafting documents and other correspondence related to donor outreach, i.e., newsletters and invitations to events; and
• Attending weekly online meetings with the communications team in Stockholm.

Qualifications: Interns must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program for the duration of the internship. Excellent communications skills in English and Danish are essential, and applicants enrolled in communications or human rights programs are encouraged to apply. Applicants pursuing professional bachelor programs may also be considered. Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated, creative, flexible, and detail- oriented with excellent time management skills. Experience with collaborating within a team is desirable. Experience with creating content for social media is highly desirable. Familiarity with MS Office programs (Word and Excel) and graphical software editing programs (the Adobe package) is desirable. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in communication, event management, fundraising, and human rights.

Applicants who are offered an internship must possess valid work authorization in Denmark for the duration of the internship.

The internship is unpaid. Interns must be enrolled students for the duration of their internship term. The internship must be a part of their school program, to ensure that they receive funding from the government. Students may be able to arrange academic credit, as Human Rights Watch internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by HRW staff, and interaction with other Copenhagen based and international organizations alike. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.

How to Apply: Please apply immediately or by 27 May 2024 by visiting our online job portal at: https://careers.hrw.org and uploading a CV and cover letter, (no calls or email inquiries, please). Only complete applications will be reviewed. Due to the large number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further. The application can be in English or Danish.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, please email [email protected]. Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered.

Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of influential governments and international institutions.