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Human Rights First

Managing Attorney

Los Angeles, CA

$120K - $130K/yr

Support the mission of Human Rights First in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders. * Dedicate efforts to enriching DEIA consciousness throughout our office-wide interactions. * Foster a ...

CommonSpirit Health

HR Business Partner

Glendale, CA

Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute ... the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable ...

CommonSpirit Health

HR Business Partner

Glendale, CA

To excel in this role, you recognize that people are our most valuable asset and the key driver of ... the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable ...

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Assistant, Youth Advocacy - Student Taskforce

Assistant, Youth Advocacy - Student Taskforce

Human Rights Watch

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$22.76/hr

Full-time, Part-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

FIXED-TERM, PART-TIME JOB VACANCYASSISTANT, YOUTH ADVOCACYStudent Task ForceLos Angeles OfficeApplication Deadline: June 7, 2026
The Student Task Force (STF) is a Human Rights Watch (HRW) sponsored youth leadership-training program that brings together high school students and empowers them to advocate for the human rights of children. HRW STF staff and STF teachers partner to mentor students in leadership skills and activism, fostering confidence and maturity among students, enabling them to become effective voices for change and social justice within their communities. For more information on the Human Rights Watch Student Task Force, please visit www.hrwstf.org.
HRW STF is seeking a Youth Advocacy Assistant to provide advocacy assistance to the team. The selected candidate must be available for 16 or 27 hours per week for the academic year, August 3, 2026 - May 28, 2027. Afternoon and early evening availability is strongly preferred. The position is based in the Los Angeles office and reports to the STF Associate Director.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to work from the office 2-3 days and must be based within commuting distance of the Los Angeles office.
Responsibilities:
  1. Support the implementation of advocacy activities for the 2026-2027 human rights action plans, by:
    1. Providing administrative support in the creation of advocacy activities and materials; and
    2. Assisting the STF team with advocacy activities at assigned schools;
  2. Liaise with student leaders and faculty advisors at STF chapters, including but not limited to:
    1. Monitoring assigned STF chapter activities and reporting back to the STF Senior Manager;
    2. Supporting student leaders in the planning and execution of advocacy activities at assigned STF chapters; and
    3. Supporting weekly virtual leadership meetings with students from multiple campuses;
  3. Assist with the implementation of strategies and tools to equip students to be knowledgeable and effective human rights activists by assisting the STF team with the implementation of said strategies and tools;
  4. Prepare, format, edit and distribute communications, correspondence and documents for assigned STF chapters;
  5. Provide administrative support including proofreading, formatting and distributing materials, scheduling and preparing for meetings, and responding to inquiries; and
  6. Carry out other duties as required.

Qualifications:
Education: A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience/training in a related field is desired. Those currently enrolled in university courses are encouraged to apply. Candidates with a passion for human rights work are encouraged to apply.
Experience: A minimum of one year of relevant work experience is preferred.
Related Skills and Knowledge:
  1. Experience working with middle school, high school and/or university students is required. Experience with advocacy and working with volunteers is highly desirable.
  2. Excellent written and oral communications skills in English are required.
  3. Prior office/administration experience, meticulous attention to detail, flexibility and strong organizational skills are required.
  4. Computer skills (i.e. MS Word, MS Excel, and internet applications including MailChimp) are required. Experience with graphic design, web design, social media and online communication tools are preferred.
  5. Quick learner, creative thinker, and productive worker who is able to meet frequent deadlines is required.
  6. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well under pressure while juggling multiple tasks simultaneously are required.
  7. Self-motivation and the ability to prioritize with minimal supervision and work independently as well as function as a member of a team are required.
  8. Commitment to HRW's mission and human rights values.

Other: Applicants for this position must possess valid US work authorization. This position is part time (16 or 27 hours per week) and should start no later than Monday, August 3, 2026.
Salary and Benefits: The salary for this position is $22.76 an hour.
How to Apply:Please apply immediately or by June 7, 2026 by visiting our online job portal at https://careers.hrw.org/ and attaching a cover letter and resume, preferably as PDF files. No calls or email inquiries, please. Only complete applications will be reviewed, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, or if you require accommodations during the application process, please email recruitment@hrw.org. Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered.
Human Rights Watch is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Human Rights Watch does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Our employees include people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide span of socio-economic backgrounds and perspectives on the world. Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer.
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 influential governments and international institutions.

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