Eastern Europe Rights Internship at Human Rights Watch

Internship Description: Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) seeks an enthusiastic, reliable, and qualified intern with high proficiency in Russian to intern a part-time or full-time basis from January through April and/or from April through August (flexible). Primary responsibilities will include assisting Human Rights Watch staff with research and advocacy related to palliative care in Eastern Europe.

Internships are unpaid. Students are often 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 Film Festival staff, interaction with other U.S. and international film festivals, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, and special events relating to human rights. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.

Qualifications: High proficiency in Russian is required but fluency is preferred. Candidates should be well-organized, self-motivated, strong and quick writers, and good team players. Interest and/or experience in human rights issues are highly desirable. Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are required. The intern must be an enrolled student during the internship term.

Applicants who are offered an internship, but who are not US permanent residents, US citizens, or in possession of a valid student visa, must apply for a J-1 visa through a sponsoring organization. This process can take several weeks and applicants will have to incur their own costs.

Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.

• 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 governments and international institutions.

How to Apply: Please apply by emailing a letter of interest, resume, names or letters of reference, and a brief, unedited writing sample (no calls or email inquiries, please) to health@hrw.org. Please use “Palliative Care in Eastern Europe Intern Application” as the subject of your email. Only complete applications will be reviewed.