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Donations

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) relies solely on the generosity of individuals, foundations, and corporations that share its commitment to individual rights. Because HRF is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. HRF does not receive any government funding. Click here to donate now online.

Donate by Mail
Make checks out to "Human Rights Foundation" and mail to:

Human Rights Foundation
350 Fifth Avenue, #4515
New York, NY 10118

Donate by Phone
Call (212) 246-8486 to donate by credit card or through your checking account.

Other Ways to Donate
If you are interested in supporting HRF through a bequest in your will or a gift of stock, securities, or other assets, contact Alex Gladstein at (212) 246.8486 or at alex@thehrf.org. If you are interested in supporting the work of HRF as a volunteer, contact Sarah Wasserman at (212) 246.8486 or at sarah@thehrf.org.

Job Opportunities

Personal and Executive Assistant to the President and CEO

Organization: Human Rights Foundation
Position: Personal and Executive Assistant
Type: Full-Time/Paid
Location: New York City

Responsibilities:
The position will be a personal/executive assistant for the president and CEO of the organization. The ideal candidate should be flexible, energetic, resilient, independent, highly intelligent, very detail-oriented, assertive and capable of assimilating large amounts of information quickly and efficiently. Candidate must also have exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently. As importantly, he or she should be enthusiastic about the mission and goals of the organization. Tasks include general organization and filing, scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, managing bank accounts, paying bills, taking dictations, drafting original documents and editing others, conducting internet research, ordering office supplies, and various other errands. A sense of humor is a must.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of Spanish (reading and speaking)
• Experience with computer applications is beneficial but not required
• Strong research and communication skills
• Independent, organized, dynamic, adaptable, creative, energetic, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work well under pressure

Application Procedure:
Please email cover letter and resume with the subject line “Job Inquiry” to:
S.E. Parker
info@thehrf.org
Application materials should be included as email attachments as well as pasted into the body of the email.

Internships

2010 Fall Semester Internship

Organization: Human Rights Foundation
Position: Program Intern
Type: Fall Semester Internship/Stipend
Location: New York City (Midtown)

Responsibilities:

This position is a fall semester internship assisting HRF’s chief operating officer, program director, and director of institutional affairs with:

• Program design and implementation
• Research and reporting
• Web and media development
• Clerical and administrative tasks

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated college student passionate about defending freedom in the Americas and possessing excellent research and communication abilities. This is an ideal position for someone who would like to learn all facets of the nonprofit world while promoting human rights. Sound judgment, focus, organization, empathy, an ability to work under pressure, and a sense of humor are imperative.

Qualifications:
• College student
• Strong research and communication abilities
• Spanish fluency is beneficial but not required

Application Procedure:
Please email cover letter and resume with the subject line “Job Inquiry” to:
S.E. Parker
info@thehrf.org
Application materials should be included as email attachments as well as pasted into the body of the email.