Careers in Human Rights

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in human rights? This is an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have relevant entry level and internship opportunities.

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The field of human rights focuses on addressing all areas of ending human suffering and protecting fundamental human rights from an economic, social, cultural, and political perspective. Because human rights is such a broad field, there are many areas you can work in and many types of work you can do within human rights, and thus no single career path to follow. You can work in a nonprofit, for the federal government, in advocacy, or in public policy. Some job titles suitable for recent grads include:

Community Organizer
Project Coordinator
Research Assistant
Web Editor
Communications Associate
Development Associate

You’ll need a bachelor’s degree for most jobs in human rights, but just as important is your passion for working in human rights.

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DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (ENERGY) usagov Ashburn, VA	View
Interagency Partnership Program (IAPP) /NCR Operations Specialis with Security Clearance Jacobs Arlington, VA	View
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Environment and Energy Resilience) usagov Ashburn, VA	View
Office/Legal Assistant for Law Firm based in Rockville Priority VA Rockville, MD	View
Diversity and Inclusion Research Psychologist with Security Clearance CIDIS LLC Springfield, VA	View
PUBLIC NOTICE for HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (Direct Hire) Transportation Security Administration Sterling, VA	View
HR & Admin Coordinator/Manager (Mandarin Speaking) Hays Recruitment Rockville, MD	View
Front Office Assistant Bosley Chevy Chase, MD	View
Military Intelligence Systems Maintainer Integrator I Leidos Springfield, VA	View
Evaluation Team Leader - UNICEF/Uzbekistan with Security Clearance IBTCI -International Business & Technical Consultants Dunn Loring, VA	View

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Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Human Rights

InterAction - InterAction, is a Washington, DC based non-profit that “seeks to shape important policy decisions on relief and long term development issues."

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Slavery Footprint - Slavery Footprint is an Oakland, CA based non-profit that aims “to generate awareness and action for the issues of forced labor, slavery, and human trafficking"

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International Coalition of Sites of Conscience - If you're interested in the history of human rights and social justice, then you should check out Jobs at International Coalition of Sites of Conscience.

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Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Human Rights

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