Human Rights Training and Technical Assistance Internship
Please note that internship applications must be submitted through the form on our website.
Location: In-person, hybrid, or remote
This internship is designed for undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in expanding The Advocates’ portfolio of training and technical assistance resources. The Advocates provides training to partner organizations, human rights defenders, pro bono attorneys, educators, volunteers, and the general public. We train on all our areas of work, including representing asylum seekers, ending gender-based violence, advocating at the United Nations and other international bodies, combating human trafficking, educating about human rights, and applying human rights to social justice causes. The training team also develops internal trainings for staff to improve understanding and use of shared tools, office procedures, and methodologies.
Primary duties and responsibilities may include:
- Training Development: Support the development of online trainings for partner organizations, human rights defenders, pro bono attorneys, educators, volunteers, and the general public across all areas of our work, including asylum representation, ending gender-based violence, combating human trafficking, UN advocacy, human rights education, and applying human rights to social justice causes.
- Accessible Web & Learning Content: Create accessible training modules and web content that are accessible and inclusive, using plain language, captions, transcripts, alt text, and culturally responsive design.
- Outreach & Education Support: Assist in creating materials and resources such as graphics, videos, and online content that engage volunteers, empower clients, and provide immigrants seeking services with clear information about our work.
- Internal Training Materials: Collaborate on the creation of staff-facing resources, including how-to guides, SOPs, and training modules on shared tools, office procedures, and methodologies.
Required experience and qualifications
- Excellent writing and organizational skills
- Demonstrated interest in human rights issues
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Collaborative approach and ability to work as part of a team
- Sensitivity to and respect for diverse cultures
- Commitment to accessibility and inclusion
Additional skills of interest
- Experience in curricular, instructional design, or e-learning platforms
- Experience with graphic design, video production, or web design
- Experience with evaluation, user testing, or market research
Questions?
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page. If your question is not answered in there, you can email internships@advrights.org. Please note that internship applications must be submitted using the form on our website.
