Human Rights in the U.S. Internship
Thank you for your interest in this internship. The Advocates for Human Rights will only review applications submitted through our online system. Please submit your application materials through our website here: http://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/internships_fellowships
Location: Twin Cities Metro Salary: Unpaid Type: Internship
The Advocates provides human rights education, training, advocacy, and materials to help people learn about and apply international human rights standards in their daily lives and communities. The Advocates welcomes students and graduates to assist with research, analysis, writing, workshop and training development, and program administration.
Possible intern duties:
- Research and write materials such as fact sheets, training activities, or fact-finding reports on human rights issues in the United States.
- Compile and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
- Conduct background research and compile resource lists for use in human rights trainings and materials.
- Provide support for The Advocates’ legislative advocacy around immigration, primarily at the state level, by researching bills, creating campaign materials, and attending campaign events.
- Assist with planning trainings, workshops, and speaking engagements, including community forums, teacher trainings, student workshops, etc.
- Assist with communications such as newsletters, blog posts, and project web pages.
- Assist with identifying and developing new community partnerships.
- Assist with all aspects of work at a small non-profit, including administrative tasks, event planning, outreach, etc.
Required qualifications/experience/interests:
- Strong writing and organizational skills
- Research experience and the ability to analyze data
- Basic knowledge of human rights
- Interest in human rights issues in the United States such as economic, social, and cultural rights; immigrant rights; women's rights; and human rights education.
- Sensitivity to diverse cultures
- Fluency in English
If you are interested in interning with The Advocates for Human Rights and can commit 8-12 hours per week (September to May) or 20-40 hours per week (June-August), consider becoming an intern. If interested, apply through our website. https://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/internships_fellowships
Application Deadlines:
Internships roughly correspond to the academic calendar. Interns and supervisors will arrange exact start/end dates.
Fall - September to December. Applications reviewed August 1-September 15 or until filled.
Winter/J-Term - mid-December to January. Applications reviewed November 1-December 15 or until filled.
Spring - January to May. Applications reviewed December 1-January 15 or until filled.
Summer - May to September. Applications reviewed March 1-April 15 or until filled.