The Center for Human Rights and Global Justice (CHRGJ) is the hub of human rights study at NYU School of Law, the top-ranked program for international law in the country and one of the premier law schools in the world.

The center is now accepting applications for communication interns. The intern will work closely with the Managing Director and Assistant Manager to improve the communication strategies of the Center. The intern will have the opportunity  to learn about effective communication strategies for non-profit organizations and will have access to private events with human rights scholars and practitioners.

Applications due August 12, 2015.

Foreseen startdate August 17, 2015

Primary Responsibilities:

• Closely monitor relevant media outlets and extract information that is relevant for the Center.
• Work to raise the Center’s visibility and capacity for outreach by developing new media strategies, enhancing its website presentation and content, and engaging a wide range of social media tools.
• Draft publicity materials and reports of ongoing CHRGJ projects.

This position is paid at the level of student assistant.

Timing/Hours:

Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate applicants’ class schedules, including exams.  The work can be done remotely or in-house, as the student prefers. This position is until the end of the fall semester. Contingent upon performance and availability, there is a possibility to continue in the position beyond the fall semester.

The intern will be expected to work approximately 5 hours per week.

Qualifications:

• Solid working knowledge of the international human rights system and insight into current issues in human rights discourse and practice.
• A proven dedication to human rights issues, as evidenced through previous education and employment, activism, or scholarship.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and use discretion.
• Comfort working with multi-media platforms to engage in online social networking, website content, and other forms of relevant information sharing and profile-raising activities.
• Interest in non-profit organizational management. Demonstrated administrative and organizational experience.
• Experience with twitter is a requirement, experience with WordPress and Hootsuite are a plus.

To Apply:

Send a resume and cover letter to tine.destrooper@nyu.edu  by August 12, 2015. All applications will be considered but preference will be given to current NYU law students.