Internship Description:  
The Americas Division of HRW is seeking full- and/or part-time intern for fall and winter of 2008. The intern will assist department staff with general departmental tasks. Main responsibilities will consist of administrative tasks including data entry, filing, assisting with translations, and helping researchers prepare for missions. Other projects can be assigned as they arise and match the student's interests and abilities, including research and monitoring current events in Latin America.  
 
This internship will be based in HRW's Washington, DC office.  
Internships are generally unpaid. 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 staff, interaction with other U.S. and international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials. Internships with HRW also offer 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 excellent attention to detail. Applicants must have a commitment to public service, and a strong interest in international human rights and/or current affairs in Latin America.  
 
A high level of proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Creole is required. Familiarity with the region and relevant coursework are highly desirable. Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are required. Interns must be available at least 10 hours per week.  
 
How to Apply:  
Please apply immediately (no calls or email inquiries, please) by emailing a letter of interest specifying language skills, resume, names of reference, and a brief writing sample (unedited by others and no longer than 5 pages) to adriazp@hrw.org. Please use "Americas Undergraduate Internship Application" as the subject of your email. Only complete applications will be reviewed.  
 
 
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.