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Development and Outreach Department Intern

LocationSydney, Australia
SetupHybrid
LevelEntry
Posted3w ago
Development & Fundraising

Quick answer

Human Rights Watch is hiring an intern in Sydney, Australia, for a part-time role focusing on development and outreach tasks, with a compensation of not specified and a start date in mid-February 2027.

Role
Development and Outreach Department Intern
Organization
Human Rights Watch
Location
Sydney, Australia
Work setup
Hybrid
Level
Entry
Category
Development & Fundraising

The role

Internship in the Development & Outreach Department at Human Rights Watch in Sydney, focusing on tasks related to event planning, fundraising, and outreach.

What you'll do

  • Supporting with tasks relating to event planning
  • Supporting with fundraising and outreach events
  • Collaborating with the team to cultivate individual donors, foundations, and corporations
  • Participating in weekly HRW staff meetings and external events

What it takes

  • Currently enrolled student for the duration of the internship term
  • Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to projects
  • Experience with fundraising, media, social media, government relations, event planning, and Salesforce
  • Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office)

What you'll bring

Organizational skillsProactive approach to projectsReliabilityInterest in international human rights

How we treat you

Reimbursements for lunch and transportation, potential for academic credit

Frequently asked questions

Where is the internship located?

The internship is based in Sydney, Australia.

What is the compensation?

Compensation is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include currently enrolled student status, strong organizational skills, and experience with fundraising and event planning.

How do I apply?

Apply by visiting the online job portal at http://careers.hrw.org and attaching a resume and letter of interest. No calls or email inquiries will be accepted.

How to apply

Apply directly on Human Rights Watch's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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