Internships at Asylum Access

About Us:

Refugees who flee persecution, mass atrocities, and civil war have internationally-recognized legal rights to rebuild their lives in safety. But few can assert these rights without help. With operations in Ecuador, Thailand, and Tanzania, Asylum Access provides legal information, advice and representation directly to refugees in their first countries of refuge. By empowering refugees to assert their human rights, we support the creation of effective, lasting solutions for refugees around the world. Many organizations spend millions of dollars on humanitarian aid, but no other US organization helps refugees in Africa, Asia and Latin America assert their rights to employment, wages, education, basic safety, and a new life—free from fear.

Benefits:

We respect the time and value the contributions of all team members. All positions present an opportunity to learn the intricacies of managing and growing an international non-profit organization. We offer a relaxed and supportive work environment made up of passionate human rights attorneys who want to mentor. Interns will work intimately with the Executive Director, Overseas Operations Director, Development Manager, and Policy Fellow. They will be provided with a desk and laptop computer at our office in the San Francisco Financial District (steps from the Embarcadero BART). Course credit is available and encouraged.

Required qualifications for all internships:

• Working toward or has recently completed an undergraduate degree in a related field
• Demonstrated passion for refugee rights, human rights, or public international law
• Able to work effectively and troubleshoot problems with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel
• Excellent writing, communication, and phone skills
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple short-term projects in a fast-paced environment
• Can commit a minimum of 12 weeks to the internship

Time commitment/Schedule:

All internships are full-time (5 days per week). Orientation will begin on or around May 15, 2011.

To Apply:

Please send a resume and cover letter to VolunteerSanFran@asylumaccess.org. Please list the position you are applying for in the subject line. Your cover letter should include the following:

1. Your interest in our mission
2. Your interest in acquiring specific skills related to the position for which you apply
3. How you heard about us
4. More details about any preferred qualifications

No calls please. All qualified candidates will be contacted by April 2011.