International Film Festival Fall Intern

Internship Description: Undergraduate internships are primarily administrative and clerical in nature, but other projects can be assigned as they arise and match the student's interests and abilities. The intern with the Human Rights Watch International Film Festival will assist with the following activities:

• Assisting the Film Festival Manager in logging submissions and tracking films for the New York and London Film Festivals;
• Assisting with database management;
• Creating html email announcements;
• Duplicating DVD's;
• Researching outreach opportunities;
• Assisting with the printed program production.

Internships are generally unpaid, although work-study funds are available. Students are often able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the HRW International Film Festival staff, interaction with other U.S. and international film festivals, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, and special events relating to human rights. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.

Qualifications: Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated and reliable, with a strong interest in film and human rights. Relevant coursework is highly desirable and a minimum of 2 years completed college education required. Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Excel, Word, basic HTML, Internet applications) are required. A minimum commitment of 2 full (8-hour) days per week or 4 half days (4-hours) is required.

How to Apply: Please apply immediately by sending a letter of interest, resume, names of reference(no calls or email inquiries, please) to nedbalj@hrw.org. Please use "HRWIFF Internship" as the subject of your email. Only complete applications will be reviewed. It is preferred that all materials be submitted via email. If emailing is not possible, send materials (please do not split a submission between email and regular post) to:

Human Rights Watch International Film Festival
Attn: Search Committee (HRWIFF INTERN)
350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor
New York, NY 10118-3299
Fax: (212) 736-1300

Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.

Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of influential governments and international institutions.