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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Program Supervisor for Adult Day Center- Bilingual Sevita Gaithersburg, MD	View
Human Resources Director, Corporate Sunrise Senior Living Mc Lean, VA	View
Direct Support Professional Thurs-Friday 3PM-11PM; Saturday 9AM-11PM Sevita Fairfax, VA	View
Membership Specialist - MVAO Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital Manassas, VA	View
HR Generalist Creative Financial Staffing Reston, VA	View
Senior Manager-Associate Privacy & Rights Operations Marriott Bethesda, MD	View
Marketing Events Coordinator Sunrise Senior Living Ashburn, VA	View
2256 - Program Officer, Afghanistan National Endowment for Democracy Rockville, MD	View
Buyer in Training CarMax Sterling, VA	View
Vaccines Scientific Leaders Program 2022 US Next Generation High-Throughput Screening of Vaccine Candidates GSK Rockville, MD	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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