Internships
The Guatemala Human Rights Commission/USA (GHRC) offers unpaid fall, spring and summer internships. We are regularly seeking interns to work with our Washington, DC and Guatemala City offices. Interns are integral to our work, providing substantive support to our publications, research on key human rights topics and program and campaign development. Depending on their interests, additional tasks may include translation and editing, speaker tours and delegation organizing, monitoring of the Guatemalan press and assisting staff with affidavits for political asylum cases. Interns are expected to be involved in a variety of tasks, including facilitating and taking notes during meetings and assisting with general office duties. The minimum internship length is three months, and interns are asked to commit a minimum of 20 hours per week, preferably in the morning and early afternoons.
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Director of Outreach and Development
GHRC is seeking a full-time Director of Outreach and Development to work in our Washington, DC office
Duties: Responsible for developing and implementing creative fundraising strategies, including regular communications with our base of supporters to promote human rights in Guatemala and support the needs of vulnerable Indigenous communities. Serving as a spokesperson at pertinent events to raise the visibility of GHRC. Producing and disseminating three major grassroots fundraising appeals a year (spring, early fall, and late fall/end of year). Regularly communicating with on-the-ground partners, transforming their concerns into viable policy recommendations shared with policymakers and relevant institutions. Producing regularly released written analyses of ongoing legal cases in Guatemala and developing briefings, memos, fact sheets, reports, and articles. Organizing meetings, public events, and logistics for GHRC partners visiting Washington, DC. Recruiting and supervising interns and volunteers. Submitting quarterly financial reports to the board of directors and providing information and documentation as requested by the accountant, auditor, and/or board treasurer. Ensuring timely filing of all DC and federal statements, including the payment of payroll taxes and completion of Form 990 and any other relevant DC, state, or federal requirements. Developing and implementing a plan of strategic outreach to increase the impact and reach of our work.
Pay: $35.66 per hour
Requirements: BS in Law or related field. Must have 1 year experience in outreach and development associate or related occupation. Knowledge of fundraising and supervising volunteers. Experience in research, especially related to international human rights issues and knowledge of international human bodies, such as the United Nation and the Organization of American States.
Email resumes to ghrc-usa@ghrc-usa.org.