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Leahy Vetter I

Washington, DC · On-site

$100K - $114K/yr

Familiarity of international standards of human rights. * Familiarity of the principals, theories, and practices of international relations; ability to apply these to the Department Leahy law ...

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As of Jul 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level international human rights in the United States is $47,831.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $52,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level International Human Rights vs Entry Level International Development?

AspectEntry Level International Human RightsEntry Level International Development
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Human Rights, International Relations, or related fieldBachelor's in Development Studies, International Relations, or related field
Work EnvironmentNGOs, international organizations, advocacy groupsDevelopment agencies, NGOs, government programs
Employer & Industry UsageFocuses on protecting rights, advocacy, policy workFocuses on economic development, project implementation

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To thrive as an Entry Level International Human Rights professional, you typically need a degree in international relations, political science, or a related field along with strong research and analytical skills. Familiarity with legal databases, human rights frameworks, and proficiency in languages or tools like Microsoft Office are highly beneficial. Excellent communication, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability are crucial soft skills for building relationships and working in diverse, cross-cultural environments. These skills enable effective advocacy, thorough documentation, and impactful collaboration on complex global human rights issues.

What are entry level international human rights jobs?

Entry level international human rights jobs are positions designed for individuals who are new to the field of human rights, often recent graduates or those with limited professional experience. These roles typically involve supporting advocacy, research, outreach, or program coordination for organizations working on global human rights issues. Common employers include non-governmental organizations (NGOs), intergovernmental organizations, and governmental agencies. Entry level employees may assist with monitoring human rights violations, drafting reports, conducting research, and supporting communications or fundraising efforts. These positions provide valuable experience and foundational knowledge needed to advance in the human rights sector.

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Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 Academic Year Externship

Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 Academic Year Externship

Center for Democracy & Technology

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

$47K - $58K/yr

Part-time

Posted 15 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Conduct research and draft reports, analyses, or literature reviews relevant to technology and internet-related civil liberties and human rights issues.

  • Assist in the preparation of testimony, presentations, legislative proposals, regulatory comments, or court briefs as appropriate to the specific externship type.

  • Draft and edit communications materials such as social media content, blogposts, newsletters, and grant applications, and perform office administrative tasks as assigned.

Job description

The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) occasionally hosts externs during the academic year, who work to support CDT's work championing civil liberties and international human rights issues related to technology and the internet, including online free expression, electronic surveillance, digital copyright, disability rights in technology, cybersecurity, internet governance, equity in technology, and consumer privacy.
College, law, and graduate students with an interest in internet and technology policy, human rights, and/or civil liberties are invited to apply. Externships are unpaid and must be coordinated with the extern's college or university for academic credit. Prospective externs must be enrolled at an academic institution at the time of application & during their prospective externship period.
Applications should include:
  • a cover letter explaining your interest in externing at CDT, the team you would like to work with, and tentative dates for your externship;
  • a current resume or CV; and,
  • a writing sample.

The availability of positions for externs are determined by the current needs of CDT's policy teams. We recommend that prospective externs apply at least six weeks before they would like their externships to begin. This opening is specific to the 2026 - 2027 academic year (Fall 2026 Semester & Spring 2027 Semester).
We accept applications for five types of externships: legal, policy analyst, research, technologist, and nonprofit communications and development. Responsibilities and requirements for these positions are described below. Please specify in your cover letter if you are applying for a legal, policy, research, technologist, or communications and development position.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Law students: Externs who are current law students can contribute to CDT's work by conducting legal and policy research, drafting reports and legal analyses, assisting in the preparation of testimony, presentations, legislative proposals, regulatory comments, and court briefs, and creating online educational resources.
  • Policy analysts: Externs with training or experience in policy and advocacy can contribute to CDT's work by conducting policy research, drafting reports and analyses, assisting in the preparation of testimony, presentations, and legislative proposals, and creating online educational resources.
  • Researchers: Externs who are currently graduate students or PhD students can contribute to CDT by working with the Research Team in the development of research proposals, drafting literature reviews and issue-specific memoranda, data analysis, primary data collection, and translating research deliverables for policy-focused audiences. Students from all majors and degree programs are encouraged to apply.
  • Technologists: Externs with technical training or experience can contribute to CDT's work by conducting research, evaluating technical standards, drafting accessible policy papers about technical topics and reports, assisting in the preparation of testimony and legislative proposals, and designing online educational resources. Students from all technical or scientific majors and degree programs are encouraged to apply.
  • Nonprofit communications, development, and management specialists: Externs with strong writing skills and an interest in learning about public policy communications and nonprofit management can contribute to the work of CDT's Communications and/or Development and Finance teams. Work will include drafting and editing social media content; editing blogposts and reports; writing newsletters and other CDT communications; contributing to grant applications and reports; and office administrative tasks as assigned. Undergraduate or graduate students are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:
Students from all majors and degree programs are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have an interest in internet and technology policy, civil liberties and/or human rights law, strong research and writing skills, the ability to take initiative and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced working environment, and a strong academic record.
This position is based in CDT's Washington, D.C. office and is also available as a remote opportunity. Candidates should be comfortable working within Eastern Time Zone (EST & EDT) business hours.
Compensation:
CDT is unfortunately unable to provide compensation for externships during the academic year. Externships are coordinated with the extern's college or university for academic credit. We are only able to accept applicants who can coordinate with their college or university for credit.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

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