EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position: Communications Intern

Rights Working Group is a coalition of more than 250 community-based groups and national organizations dedicated to protecting the rights of all people in the United States, regardless of citizenship or immigration status, race, or national origin. Our goal is to ensure that the government's actions honor the principles of fairness, equality, and justice.

The RWG uses a human rights framework to tie together the various interests of its diverse membership. The work of RWG is guided by the following principles:

Ensure due process and the right to a fair trial for all people jailed by the government, including meaningful access to the courts, the right to counsel, the right to know the charge against them, and the right to a fair bond.
End arbitrary and indefinite detentions and arbitrary and unfair deportations.
Ensure that government authorities do not subject anyone to cruel or abusive treatment or torture.
End selective enforcement of the laws, including immigration laws based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, or gender, as well as, speech or belief.
Ensure that the United States is a safe haven from persecution with fair and just asylum procedures.
Protect everyone's rights to privacy and right to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures, including upholding constitutional limits on secret surveillance.
Protect everyone's right to free exercise of religion, freedom of speech and freedom of assembly, including the right to dissent, without fear of government spying or intimidation.
Respect the First Amendment and preserve the principle of open government by ending secret arrests, secret detentions, and secret trials.

Responsibilities

Assist in updating and maintaining national websites (www.rightsworkinggroup.org and www.nightof1000conversations.org) by creating and uploading new text, searching for and posting relevant member news and reports, and photos.
Assisting with drafting press statements and releases, media advisories and preparing press packets for news conferences
Conducting media research to expand RWG's media databases

Assisting in planning and executing long-term projects (e.g. improving RWG's outreach to new media, organizing and publicizing new educational campaigns, and coordination with RWG members on communication)
Assisting with drafting letters to the editor, op-eds, and posting comments to online articles and blogs

Qualifications

Must be a junior or senior undergraduate student or a graduate student in communications, public relations, mass communications or a related field
Demonstrated interest in social justice issues
Strong writing/editing skills and familiarity with journalistic style
Ability to perform detail oriented work with accuracy/timeliness
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Highly organized, dependable, and able to prioritize tasks
Ability to work independently
Computer literate; proficient with Word, Excel, Power Point, internet searches
Preferred proficiency in Spanish (written and spoken)
Preferred interest in civil liberties, civil rights, and human rights

How to Apply: Please send a brief writing sample, your resume, and a cover letter explaining why you're interested and how you feel you could contribute to the RWG, to Mitzi Bowen, at mbowen@rightsworkinggroup.org.

Position: Policy Intern

About Rights Working Group

The Rights Working Group (RWG) is a national coalition of civil liberties, civil rights, immigrant rights, human rights, and other organizations that was formed after the terrorist attacks on 9/11. The mission of RWG is to restore and strengthen America's commitment to human rights, civil liberties, and due process for all persons in the U.S. RWG's strength rests in its wide and diverse base of members, which include more than 250 local, national, and international organizations

The RWG uses a human rights framework to tie together the various interests of our diverse membership. The work of RWG is guided by the following principles:

Ensure due process and the right to a fair trial for all people jailed by the government, including meaningful access to the courts, the right to counsel, the right to know the charge against them, and the right to a fair bond.
End arbitrary and indefinite detentions and arbitrary and unfair deportations.
Ensure that government authorities do not subject anyone to cruel or abusive treatment or torture.
End selective enforcement of the laws, including immigration laws based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, or gender, as well as, speech or belief.
Ensure that the United States is a safe haven from persecution with fair and just asylum procedures.
Protect everyone's rights to privacy and right to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures, including upholding constitutional limits on secret surveillance.
Protect everyone's right to free exercise of religion, freedom of speech and freedom of assembly, including the right to dissent, without fear of government spying or intimidation.
Respect the First Amendment and preserve the principle of open government by ending secret arrests, secret detentions, and secret trials.

Policy interns will contribute to the policy department's daily operations and will work on long-term projects of the RWG.

Responsibilities Include

Performing Internet and/or legal research
Ongoing data collection relating to RWG issues
Preparation of materials for legislative efforts
Analyzing statutes, regulations and legislation pertinent to the Rights Working Group
Draft letters and fact sheets on various civil rights, civil liberties, and human rights issues.
Attend Congressional hearings, briefings, press conferences and coalition meetings as needed.
Provide administrative support for the department.

Qualifications

Ability to perform detail oriented work with accuracy/timeliness
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Highly organized, dependable, and able to prioritize tasks
Computer literate; proficient with Word, Excel, Power Point
Ability to work independently
Commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and human rights
Law student is preferred

How to Apply

Please send a brief writing sample, your resume, and a cover letter explaining why you're interested and how you feel you could contribute to the RWG, to Mitzi Bowen, Internship Coordinator at mbowen@rightsworkinggroup.org.

Position: Membership & Field Intern

Rights Working Group is a coalition of more than 260 community-based groups and national organizations dedicated to protecting the rights of all people in the United States, regardless of citizenship or immigration status, race, or national origin. Our goal is to ensure that the government's actions honor the principles of fairness, equality, and justice.

The work of RWG is guided by the following principles:

Ensure due process and the right to a fair trial for all people jailed by the government, including meaningful access to the courts, the right to counsel, the right to know the charge against them, and the right to a fair bond.

End arbitrary and indefinite detentions and arbitrary and unfair deportations.

Ensure that government authorities do not subject anyone to cruel or abusive treatment or torture.

End selective enforcement of the laws, including immigration laws based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, or gender, as well as, speech or belief.

Ensure that the United States is a safe haven from persecution with fair and just asylum procedures.

Protect everyone's rights to privacy and right to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures, including upholding constitutional limits on secret surveillance.

Protect everyone's right to free exercise of religion, freedom of speech and freedom of assembly, including the right to dissent, without fear of government spying or intimidation.

Respect the First Amendment and preserve the principle of open government by ending secret arrests, secret detentions, and secret trials.

The Membership & Field Intern will contribute to RWG's outreach efforts and daily operations.

Responsibilities Include

Assisting with campaign outreach in the field focusing on youth and student organizations

Maintain communication and coordination with RWG members on current issues and activities

Draft and produce materials for newsletters, toolkits, fliers, brochures, and other outreach materials

Conduct research for RWG campaigns including but not limited to stances on RWG issues from legislators and candidates, local organizations, and other issue-related subjects

Assist in organizing trainings and events for RWG members

Participate in local and national coalition meetings

Provide assistance to the department with other administrative tasks, as necessary

Work extensively to promote and organize RWG's Racial Profiling: Face the Truth campaign.

Qualifications

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to perform detail oriented work with accuracy/timeliness

Highly organized, dependable, and able to prioritize tasks

Ability to work independently

Computer literate; proficient with Word, Excel, Power Point

Commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and human rights

How to Apply: Please send your resume and a cover letter to Mitzi Bowen, Internship Coordinator at mbowen@rightsworkinggroup.org. Applications are accepted until filled.

The RWG uses a human rights framework to tie together the various interests of its diverse membership. The work of RWG is guided by the following principles:

Ensure due process and the right to a fair trial for all people jailed by the government, including meaningful access to the courts, the right to counsel, the right to know the charge against them, and the right to a fair bond.
End arbitrary and indefinite detentions and arbitrary and unfair deportations.
Ensure that government authorities do not subject anyone to cruel or abusive treatment or torture.
End selective enforcement of the laws, including immigration laws based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, or gender, as well as, speech or belief.
Ensure that the United States is a safe haven from persecution with fair and just asylum procedures.
Protect everyone's rights to privacy and right to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures, including upholding constitutional limits on secret surveillance.
Protect everyone's right to free exercise of religion, freedom of speech and freedom of assembly, including the right to dissent, without fear of government spying or intimidation.
Respect the First Amendment and preserve the principle of open government by ending secret arrests, secret detentions, and secret trials.

Responsibilities

Assist in updating and maintaining national websites (www.rightsworkinggroup.org and www.nightof1000conversations.org) by creating and uploading new text, searching for and posting relevant member news and reports, and photos.
Assisting with drafting press statements and releases, media advisories and preparing press packets for news conferences
Conducting media research to expand RWG's media databases

Assisting in planning and executing long-term projects (e.g. improving RWG's outreach to new media, organizing and publicizing new educational campaigns, and coordination with RWG members on communication)
Assisting with drafting letters to the editor, op-eds, and posting comments to online articles and blogs

Qualifications

Must be a junior or senior undergraduate student or a graduate student in communications, public relations, mass communications or a related field
Demonstrated interest in social justice issues
Strong writing/editing skills and familiarity with journalistic style
Ability to perform detail oriented work with accuracy/timeliness
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Highly organized, dependable, and able to prioritize tasks
Ability to work independently
Computer literate; proficient with Word, Excel, Power Point, internet searches
Preferred proficiency in Spanish (written and spoken)
Preferred interest in civil liberties, civil rights, and human rights

About Rights Working Group

The RWG uses a human rights framework to tie together the various interests of our diverse membership. The work of RWG is guided by the following principles:

Ensure due process and the right to a fair trial for all people jailed by the government, including meaningful access to the courts, the right to counsel, the right to know the charge against them, and the right to a fair bond.
End arbitrary and indefinite detentions and arbitrary and unfair deportations.
Ensure that government authorities do not subject anyone to cruel or abusive treatment or torture.
End selective enforcement of the laws, including immigration laws based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, or gender, as well as, speech or belief.
Ensure that the United States is a safe haven from persecution with fair and just asylum procedures.
Protect everyone's rights to privacy and right to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures, including upholding constitutional limits on secret surveillance.
Protect everyone's right to free exercise of religion, freedom of speech and freedom of assembly, including the right to dissent, without fear of government spying or intimidation.
Respect the First Amendment and preserve the principle of open government by ending secret arrests, secret detentions, and secret trials.

Policy interns will contribute to the policy department's daily operations and will work on long-term projects of the RWG.

Responsibilities Include

Performing Internet and/or legal research
Ongoing data collection relating to RWG issues
Preparation of materials for legislative efforts
Analyzing statutes, regulations and legislation pertinent to the Rights Working Group
Draft letters and fact sheets on various civil rights, civil liberties, and human rights issues.
Attend Congressional hearings, briefings, press conferences and coalition meetings as needed.
Provide administrative support for the department.

Qualifications

Ability to perform detail oriented work with accuracy/timeliness
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Highly organized, dependable, and able to prioritize tasks
Computer literate; proficient with Word, Excel, Power Point
Ability to work independently
Commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and human rights
Law student is preferred