Assistant Youth Advocacy

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 spring semester, January 6 – May 23, 2025. The position is based in the Los Angeles office and reports to the STF Senior Manager.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to work from the office 2-3 days per week but can do some hours remotely throughout the week. We aim to be as flexible and supportive as possible in both the recruitment and onboarding of this position.

Responsibilities:

Support the implementation of advocacy activities for the spring 2025 human rights action plan, by:

• Providing administrative support in the creation of advocacy activities and materials; and
• Assisting the STF team with advocacy activities at assigned schools;

Liaise with student leaders and faculty advisors at STF chapters, including but not limited to:

• Monitoring assigned STF chapter activities and reporting back to the STF Senior Manager; and
• Supporting student leaders in the planning and execution of advocacy activities at assigned STF chapters;
• 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;
• Prepare, format, edit and distribute communications, correspondence and documents for assigned STF chapters;
• Provide administrative support including proofreading, formatting and distributing materials, scheduling and preparing for meetings, and responding to inquiries; and
• 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:

• Experience working with middle school, high school and/or university students is required. Experience with advocacy and working with volunteers is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English are required.
• Prior office/administration experience, meticulous attention to detail, flexibility and strong organizational skills are required.
• Computer skills (i.e. MS Word, MS Excel, and internet applications) are required. Experience with graphic design, web design, social media and online communication tools are preferred.
• Quick learner, creative thinker, and productive worker who is able to meet frequent deadlines is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well under pressure while juggling multiple tasks simultaneously are required.
• 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.
• Commitment to HRW’s mission and human rights values.

Source: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/humanrightswatch/jobs/7715277002