HRIC is currently recruiting interns for 2024!

What: Internship at Human Rights in China on rights advocacy in China

Where: 1. Physically in New York City; 2. Remotely within the United States

When: Summer 2024

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Organization Description

Human Rights in China /中国人权 (hrichina.org) is a 501(c)3 non-governmental organization founded in the United States in March 1989 by overseas Chinese students and scientists. We actively engage in case and policy advocacy, media and press work, and capacity building.

The Human Rights Law Advocacy Program was established in cooperation with three Chinese NGOs. These three NGOs have been advocating for Chinese human rights law for 18 years and are committed to promoting the rule of law and the human rights of vulnerable groups in China, including marginalized women, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, people affected by diseases (AIDS, hepatitis, COVID-19 etc.), and more.

Role Description

Interns will participate in our work under the guidance of the three program directors. Tasks include translation, comparative research, internet-based investigations, online legal aid, interviewing Chinese human rights defenders on the ground, and drafting press releases.

Working Hours and Compensation

• Paid interns: 16 hours a week, for at least three months. This program provides interns with US$16 per hour.
• Work-study interns and volunteer interns: Serve 8-16 hours a week. Offline on-site office catering and transportation expenses will be reimbursed as appropriate.
• Interns are encouraged to apply for internship scholarships from your university, and we can provide relevant supporting documents.

You will:

• Receive our internal training on human rights working methods and strategies.
• Gain an intuitive understanding of the rights of disadvantaged groups in China, as well as insight into the state of the rule of law and the enforcement of specific laws in China.
• Have an opportunity to practice Chinese.

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate

• A strong interest in Chinese law and human rights issues and a willingness to work with our staff in the United States.
• Native level English skills and basic Chinese skills.
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Students majoring in law, public policy, public administration, political science, sociology, and social work are especially encouraged to apply, as well as students majoring in IT, media, statistics, and creative design.
• Organizers of campus societies are encouraged to apply.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• HRIC is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices.

How to apply?

Please send an email to jobs@hrichina.org with the following content:

• Resume detailing non-profit and human rights experience;
• Whether you have a U.S. work permit and the type of work permit;
• Whether you can get internship funding from your university;
• Contact information of at least one referrer.

Deadline

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. We recommend applying by mid-February. 

“中国人权”人权法倡导项目实习生招募启事

2023年12月20日

我们是谁

中国人权/Human Rights In China（hrichina.org）是由来自中国的学生和学者于1989 年3月在美国纽约创建的非政府、非营利组织，组织类型为501(C)。中国人权致力于个案与政策呼吁，媒体和新闻工作，以及能力建设。

人权法倡导项目，是我们与三个中国大陆和香港NGO合作设立的项目，这三个NGO长期开展中国人权法倡导工作，致力于推动中国的法治进步和弱势人群的人权改善。重点关注人群为：受疾病影响的人群（艾滋、肝炎、新冠、疫苗受害者等）、女性人权捍卫者、LGBT人群、残障人群等。

工作方式

人权个案介入、策略性诉讼、调查研究、立法建议、参与国际人权公约机制、支持青年社群、自媒体传播。

实习生职责

实习生将在项目团队的指导下参与工作，包括中英文翻译、比较研究、调查、协助诉讼、访谈报道人权捍卫者、撰写新闻通报稿。实习生并将可以有机会参与我们的伙伴机构的工作。

实习形式

我们将为实习生在纽约曼哈顿的项目办公室安排座位，通过实地线下办公和互联网远程协作办公。

实习生收获

1. 有机会接受我们的内部培训、学习人权工作方法和策略；

2.获得对中国弱势人群的权利问题的直观感受，以及对中国的法治状况、法律实施状况的深入了解；

3. 将有机会运用中文。

工作时间及报酬

1. 受薪实习生每周工作16小时，至少连续实习三个月，我机构为受薪实习生提供每小时16美元的津贴。

2. Work-study实习生和志愿实习生每周服务8-16小时，视情况报销线下实地办公餐饮及交通费用。

3. 我们鼓励实习生向学校申请实习奖学金，我们可以提供相关证明文件。

申请资格

1. 对中国人权捍卫行动有浓厚兴趣。

2. 有流利的英语能力以及基础的中文口语和书面表达能力。

3. 大学在校生、应届毕业生。

4. 鼓励法学、公共政策、公共管理、政治学、社会学、社工专业学生前来申请，鼓励IT、传媒、统计学和创意设计专业学生前来申请。

5. 鼓励校园社团的组织者前来申请。

6. “反歧视“是我机构的原则，招聘过程将严格遵循。

申请方式

发送邮件至jobs@hrichina.org，内容包括：

1. 个人简历；

2. 有无美国工作许可及工作许可的种类；

3. 是否能从学校得到实习资助；

4. 至少一位推荐人的联络方式。