Human Rights Assistant

The Human Rights Assistant will report directly to the Senior Human Rights Counsel and will provide administrative and other support to the work of the U.S. Human Rights team. 

This position will be based in Washington, DC or New York City. 

Responsibilities:

The Human Rights Assistant’s primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the work of the Senior Human Rights Counsel, Human Rights Counsel, and Manager of U.S. Maternal Health & Human Rights Campaigns in fulfilling their job responsibilities;
• Conduct factual research for human rights, maternal health, and other advocacy projects;
• Support impact research conducted by the Center and partners to help track outcomes and related developments;
• Coordinate an evaluation plan for human rights advocacy campaigns;
• Track policy and other developments related to maternal health in the U.S. and other human rights campaigns;
• Coordinate and provide logistical support for advocacy events, including serving as a liaison to Communications and Development on cross-departmental initiatives;
• Fulfill administrative duties for assigned staff including but not limited to scheduling, travel, budgeting, finance, and monitoring and evaluation; and
• Provide other assistance to support the department, as needed. 

Qualifications: 

• Strong commitment to the Center’s mission, purpose, and values;
• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience;
• Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required; experience with SharePoint, webinar management, Salesforce, Convio, or other CRMs a plus;
• Strong research capability;
• Very detail-oriented with strong organizational skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively, to multi-task, and to work under pressure;
• Office experience required; and
• Experience with reproductive rights issues or a familiarity with other issues relating to women’s equality, human rights, civil rights, or racial and social justice issues is highly desirable.