Address
Form of workAdvocacy Intern - Spring 2024
Call for Applications
The Washington, DC office of Human Rights First (HRF) seeks a motivated Advocacy Intern for the Spring 2024 semester to support the work of Human Rights First’s advocacy team. Our team is looking for a currently enrolled graduate or a recent graduate who has a strong interest in and commitment to refugee rights and advocacy. The Refugee Advocacy internship intends to provide interns with a unique opportunity to take part in advocacy initiatives while working closely with immigration experts to advance HRF’s advocacy objectives. The Advocacy Intern will strengthen their research, policy analysis, and advocacy skills through their participation in defensive advocacy efforts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Intern responsibilities include refugee-related policies and advocacy research on issues related to human rights;
- Research related to advocacy strategy and methodology;
- Monitor, attend, and track congressional hearings, markups, and floor debates;
- Research and track legislation, legislative history, legislators’ backgrounds and voting records;
- Assist staff with written and oral correspondence with partner NGOs and government offices;
- Represent Human Rights First at various NGO-government liaison meetings and take detailed notes for Human Rights First staff, as needed; and
- Administrative and other tasks as needed.
DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills;
- Demonstrated commitment to and/or informed knowledge of human rights and/or advocacy;
- Excellent project management skills, capacity to take initiative, to finish assignments under pressure and to work collegially with others;
- Strong attention to detail and time management;
- Demonstrated ability to work with people possessing different viewpoints; and
- Fluency in another language is preferred but not required.
EDUCATION: Graduate Student
COMPENSATION: Unpaid
START DATE: January 22, 2024
TIME COMMITMENT: 15-30 hours per week minimum.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: December 1, 2023
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please include a cover letter, resume, and writing sample (no longer than 5 pages), all in PDF format.
START DATE: January 22, 2024
TIME COMMITMENT: 15-30 hours per week minimum.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: December 1, 2023
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please include a cover letter, resume, and writing sample (no longer than 5 pages), all in PDF format.
Human Rights First is committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing staff from a diversity of backgrounds, including members of racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, people of all nationalities, and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. We believe that a diverse staff and an inclusive work environment that welcomes a range of perspectives make us stronger and more effective.
