Assistant, Youth Advocacy - Student Taskforce

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of advocacy activities for the 2026-2027 human rights action plans, by:
• Providing administrative support in the creation of advocacy activities and materials; and
• Assisting the STF team with advocacy activities at assigned schools;
• Liaise with student leaders and faculty advisors at STF chapters, including but not limited to:
• Monitoring assigned STF chapter activities and reporting back to the STF Senior Manager;
• Supporting student leaders in the planning and execution of advocacy activities at assigned STF chapters; and
• Supporting weekly virtual leadership meetings with students from multiple campuses;
• Assist with the implementation of strategies and tools to equip students to be knowledgeable and effective human rights activists by assisting the STF team with the implementation of said strategies and tools;
• Prepare, format, edit and distribute communications, correspondence and documents for assigned STF chapters;
• Provide administrative support including proofreading, formatting and distributing materials, scheduling and preparing for meetings, and responding to inquiries; and
• Carry out other duties as required.

Requirements

• Education : A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience/training in a related field is desired. Those currently enrolled in university courses are encouraged to apply. Candidates with a passion for human rights work are encouraged to apply.
• Experience : A minimum of one year of relevant work experience is preferred.
• Related Skills and Knowledge:
• Experience working with middle school, high school and/or university students is required. Experience with advocacy and working with volunteers is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English are required.
• Prior office/administration experience, meticulous attention to detail, flexibility and strong organizational skills are required.
• Computer skills (i.e. MS Word, MS Excel, and internet applications including MailChimp) are required. Experience with graphic design, web design, social media and online communication tools are preferred.
• Quick learner, creative thinker, and productive worker who is able to meet frequent deadlines is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well under pressure while juggling multiple tasks simultaneously are required.
• Self-motivation and the ability to prioritize with minimal supervision and work independently as well as function as a member of a team are required.
• Commitment to HRW's mission and human rights values.
• Other: Applicants for this position must possess valid US work authorization. This position is part time (16 or 27 hours per week) and should start no later than Monday, August 3, 2026.
• Salary and Benefits: The salary for this position is $22.76 an hour.

Benefits

Additional Information

FIXED-TERM, PART-TIME JOB VACANCY ASSISTANT, YOUTH ADVOCACY Student Task Force Los Angeles Office Application Deadline: June 7, 2026 The Student Task Force (STF) is a Human Rights Watch (HRW) sponsored youth leadership-training program that brings together high school students and empowers them to advocate for the human rights of children. HRW STF staff and STF teachers partner to mentor students in leadership skills and activism, fostering confidence and maturity among students, enabling them to become effective voices for change and social justice within their communities. For more information on the Human Rights Watch Student Task Force, please visit www.hrwstf.org . HRW STF is seeking a Youth Advocacy Assistant to provide advocacy assistance to the team. The selected candidate must be available for 16 or 27 hours per week for the academic year, August 3, 2026 - May 28, 2027. Afternoon and early evening availability is strongly preferred. The position is based in the Los Angeles office and reports to the STF Associate Director. The successful candidate will be encouraged to work from the office 2-3 days and must be based within commuting distance of the Los Angeles office.

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