Job Description - Executive Office Intern - Spring 2027
Executive Office Intern - Fall 2026
The Executive Office Intern will work with the Chief of Staff to support the President & CEO, gaining exposure to the full scope of high-level leadership in a mission-driven nonprofit. The intern will help carry out organizational systems that advance Human Rights First’s mission and strategic priorities. This role offers unique professional development through direct engagement with senior leaders, cross-departmental collaboration, and insight into nonprofit management, fundraising, and governance.
How will you make a difference in the human rights space through this internship?
The Executive Office Intern contributes to the organization’s effectiveness by creating and maintaining structures that enhance capacity across the Executive Team. Through operations, cross-department collaboration, and strategic planning, this intern will help ensure Human Rights First’s leadership can operate efficiently and advance key initiatives in human rights.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Nonprofit Operations
Prepare comprehensive briefing materials for the CEO, including meeting schedules, stakeholder profiles, travel itineraries, issue summaries, and organizational background research
Provide logistical support for in-person executive meetings
Coordinate supply orders and assist with vendor communications as needed
Assist with booking travel and accommodations for CEO as needed
Operational Strategy and Communications
Serve as a liaison between the Executive Office and program teams to collect and synthesize information ahead of key stakeholder meetings
Develop and maintain structural systems, workflows, and internal materials that strengthen executive operations and fundraising
Track meeting outcomes, manage follow-through items, and identify ongoing priorities, and help monitor progress toward next steps that emerge from executive engagements
Coordinate with the Development Team in the preparation of briefing notes, correspondence, and reports for funders and partners
Desired Skills and Experience
Demonstrated interest in human rights and nonprofit management
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in interactions with high-level executives
Strong judgment and the ability to distinguish between high-priority and lower-priority tasks
Displays initiative by making strategic recommendations for improved operations and workflows
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment and managing projects independently
Education: Undergraduate and/or graduate student. Students studying Public Administration, International Affairs, Political Science, Business, Communications, or related fields are encouraged to apply.
Compensation: Unpaid
Submission Deadline: November 17, 2026
Start Date: January 29, 2027
End Date: April 23, 2027
Time Commitment: Up to 15 hours/week
Application Instructions: Please include a resume and cover letter in PDF format.
Human Rights First is committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing staff and interns from a diversity of backgrounds, including members of racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, people of all nationalities, and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. We believe that a diverse staff and an inclusive work environment that welcomes a range of perspectives make us stronger and more effective.
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