Human Rights Watch – Social Impact Jobs

Chief Development Officer

FULL TIME JOB VACANCYCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICERDevelopment and Outreach DepartmentMultiple Locations Considered (NYC Preferred)Application Deadline: Open Until Filled The RoleThe Chief Development Officer (CDO) will bring fresh vision and strategic leadership to build on and boldly advance the organization's fundraising, marketing, and donor and community engagement efforts, deepening impact and expanding reach at a pivotal moment for HRW. This is a critical position for the organization and an exciting opportunity to shape and accelerate the fundraising strategy and roadmap for HRW's …

Aryeh Neier Fellowship

2027-2029 Aryeh Neier Fellowship Opportunity Human Rights Watch / American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Application Deadline: October 12, 2026 The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU) and Human Rights Watch (HRW) invite applications for the Aryeh Neier Fellowship. The fellow will work with both organizations on joint initiatives to strengthen respect for human rights in the United States. For over 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and …

Leonard H. Sandler Fellowship

Leonard H. Sandler Fellowship Application Deadline: October 12, 2026 Established in memory of Judge Leonard H. Sandler, a 1950 Columbia Law graduate with a lifelong commitment to civil rights and liberties, this fellowship is open to candidates who will hold a J.D. from Columbia Law School by June 2027. Human Rights Watch is strengthened profoundly by the diversity of our staff and our differences in background, culture, experience, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and more. We actively seek and welcome …

Associate, Fundraising

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCYASSOCIATE, FUNDRAISINGDevelopment and Outreach DepartmentStockholm OfficeApplication Deadline: 16 October 2026 The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Associate in its Stockholm office to provide fundraising, outreach, coordination, and administrative assistance to the team. The Stockholm office serves as an important base for HRW’s development, fundraising, and outreach activities in Sweden. This position is full-time and reports to the Development and Outreach City Director based in …

Europe & Central Asia Division Intern

Europe & Central Asia Division Intern Application Deadline: 14 October 2026 **Internship Description:**The Europe and Central Asia (“ECA”) Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is currently seeking a student to intern in the Berlin office. Candidates are expected to intern directly from the Berlin office of HRW. Ideally, the candidate should be available to intern full-time, 35 hours per week, for three months beginning in either late October 2026 or early November 2026 (start date and schedule negotiable). The candidate …

Associate, Children's Rights Division

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCYASSOCIATEChildren’s Rights DivisionNew York OfficeApplication Deadline: October 16, 2026 The Children’s Rights Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking an Associate to provide administrative assistance and programmatic support to the team. The Children’s Rights Division focuses on issues affecting children around the world including education, sexual and reproductive rights, right to a healthy environment, technology, armed conflict, migration, and youth justice. This is a full-time position based in New York and will report to the executive director …

Development Writer

FULL-TIME FIXED-TERM JOB VACANCYDevelopment Writer/EditorDevelopment and Outreach Department****New YorkApplication Date: October 18th, 2026 The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking applicants for the position of Development Writer. This person will craft concise, fresh, persuasive and compelling materials for fundraising purposes that reflect the work, impact, and values of HRW with an emphasis on human-centered writing and storytelling. The successful candidate will also be a critical thought partner on new and innovative written fundraising and stewardship …

Director, Washington, DC

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCYWASHINGTON, DC, DIRECTORAdvocacy DepartmentWashington, DC, OfficeApplication Deadline: November 1, 2026 HRW is seeking is seeking a highly strategic and effective leader with compelling communication and interpersonal skills for the position of Washington, DC, Director to formulate and execute, with a keen sense of prioritization, advocacy strategies on the full range of US foreign policy and national security issues and countries addressed by the organization. As a key advocacy strategist for HRW and principal HRW representative in the US …