jhr’s (Journalists for Human Rights) goal is to make everyone in the world fully aware of their rights. Creating rights awareness is the first and most necessary step to ending rights abuses. By mobilizing the media to spread human rights awareness, jhr informs people about their rights, empowering marginalized people to stand up, speak out and protect themselves.
The jhr Internship Program provides university and recently graduated individuals the opportunity to gain work experience and insight into the Toronto non-profit sector. The four month program includes a mentorship with a fulltime jhr staff member, networking opportunities in the non-profit and media sectors, and the chance of upward promotion within jhr.
The period of employment for Fall Interns is from September 1 to December 15. There are currently five positions available:
International Programs Intern
Hours per Week: 24
Description: The International Programs Intern will assist in research for jhr’s new Security Management protocol, development of new programming, as well as financial management and reporting for jhr’s programs.
Qualifications: Demonstrable interest in international programs management, human rights, and/or international media development; experience in journalism and French both assets; experience working, traveling, and or volunteering overseas.
Curriculum Intern
Hours per Week: 15
Description: The Curriculum Intern assists jhr’s Education Specialist in the design, production, and distribution of workshops and online learning experiences from pre-determined learning objectives for use by jhr Overseas and Domestic Staff.
Qualifications: Bachelors degree completed in Journalism or related field; research experience in development communications preferred; experience with Adobe Design Suite CS3 and proficiency with Wordpress preferred; fluency in French an asset.
Communications and Development Intern
Hours per Week: 24
Description: The Communications and Development Intern assists jhr with communications, fundraising, and donor relations.
Qualifications: Experience in communications and/or development preferred; excellent writing skills an asset.
Social Media Intern
Hours per Week: 15
Description: The Social Media Intern manages jhr’s Social Media assets including blogs, Facebook, Twitter, and other jhr online properties while working with staff to integrate social media into jhr’s activities.
Qualifications: Experience with Facebook, Twitter, and all things social media; strong written and communications skills; ability to follow emerging social media trends.
Speech and Presentation Intern
Hours per Week: 24
Description: The jhr Speech and Presentation Intern works with jhr’s Executive Director and other staff in the research, promotion, and booking of speeches and presentations.
Qualifications: Public Speaking and research experience an asset.
Email Resume and Cover Letter to jobs@jhr.ca. Please include position title in subject of email.
Deadline: 12pm EST, Friday August 21, 2009
