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Human Rights Watch · 1 day ago

Associate, Audience Engagement

New York, New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$60K/yr - $64K/yr

1+ years exp

Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking an Associate to support the Audience Engagement division in the Media Department. The role focuses on providing administrative support and contributing to creative services and audience engagement efforts.

Non Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Director of the Division and Division staff, including scheduling, managing calendars, assisting with travel arrangements, and monitoring tasks and timelines

Recording and processing divisional invoices, including supporting consultant and vendor coordination

Taking meeting notes and creating action items or next steps

Creating and maintaining filing and archiving systems

Supporting the divisional projects by attending and supporting relevant meetings, conducting desk research, assisting with translations, and other related duties

Supporting on project management for divisional activities and select projects in coordination with colleagues across the organization

Drafting documents, memos, and workback plans as well as responding to requests for information

Assisting with events such as retreats, staff meetings, and special events

Assisting with recruitment, onboarding, and coordination of interns; and

Carrying out other duties as required

Qualification

Project managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsMS Office proficiencySalesforce experienceInterest in human rightsSelf-motivationInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail

Required

A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience or training in a related field, is required

1 year of relevant work experience is required

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is required

Prior office or administration experience and proficiency in computer programs including MS Office applications, especially Excel, are required

Self-motivation and the ability to prioritize and work independently as well as function as a member of a team with staff in multiple global locations are required

Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail are required

The ability to work well under pressure and to manage multiple priorities, working effectively toward deadlines is required

Experience in project management is required

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences, including external partners are required

Applicants for this position must possess valid US work authorization