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Intern, International Film Festival

INTERN 
Human Rights Watch International Film Festival
(New York Office)
Fall 2008 / Apply immediately

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 Human Rights Watch International Film Festival intern will assist with the following activities:  
 

  • Assisting in planning and execution of 15-20 high school presentations of documentary films on human rights.  
  • Arranging presentations by human rights advocates, and filmmakers in NYC public schools.  
  • Researching and providing curriculum and educational resources to teachers seeking to integrate human rights into the classroom, send links to curriculum and HRW reports.  
  • Maintaining video library, checking films in and out for teachers. Process requests by teachers for films, application forms, maintain databases and moderate e-mailing list.  
  • Distributing and collecting screening contracts, and evaluation forms from teachers and students upon the completion of in-classroom presentations.  
  • Suggesting follow up activities (letter writing campaigns, bake sales, human rights awareness events) for students to participate in after screening a film in class.  
  • Preparing monthly e-newsletter to keep teachers actively involved in program.  
     
    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, education, and human rights. Relevant coursework is highly desirable and a minimum of two years college education required. Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet applications) are required. A minimum commitment of one full (8-hour) day per week or two half days (4-hours each) 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.  
     
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    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.