Administrative Associate, Children's Rights Division

Human Rights Watch, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

20 days vacation

Job summary

Human Rights Watch, Inc. in New York seeks an Associate in the Children’s Rights Division to provide administrative assistance and programmatic support to the team. The role is full-time based in NY and requires working from the office 2-3 days weekly, reporting to the division's executive director.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of full-time experience. Proficiency in English and French, strong written and verbal communication, and solid MS Office skills are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; experience and training may be considered in lieu.
• Minimum 1 year of full-time relevant work experience.
• Excellent written and oral English and French communication skills.
• Commitment to human rights work and ability to work across locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support (scheduling, travel, minutes).
• Maintain communication between HRW offices, staff, and partners.
• Proofread and format materials and coordinate translations and publication processes.
• Code and update online documents; track divisional finances and donations.
• Support desk research, news monitoring, and press clippings.
• Assist with events, including advisory and staff meetings in NY.
• Assist with recruitment and coordination of interns and staff.
• Carry out other duties as required.

Skills

Bilingual English French

MS Office Proficiency

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Human Rights Watch, Inc. in New York seeks an Associate in the Children’s Rights Division to provide administrative assistance and programmatic support to the team. The role is full-time based in NY and requires working from the office 2-3 days weekly, reporting to the division's executive director.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of full-time experience. Proficiency in English and French, strong written and verbal communication, and solid MS Office skills are