Assistant, Youth Advocacy - Student Taskforce

The Student Task Force (STF) is a Human Rights Watch (HRW) sponsored youth leadership-training program that brings together high school students and empowers them to advocate for the human rights of children. HRW STF staff and STF teachers partner to mentor students in leadership skills and activism, fostering confidence and maturity among students, enabling them to become effective voices for change and social justice within their communities. For more information on the Human Rights Watch Student Task Force, please visit www.hrwstf.org.

HRW STF is seeking a Youth Advocacy Assistant to provide advocacy assistance to the team. The selected candidate must be available for 16 or 27 hours per week for the academic year, August 3, 2026 – May 28, 2027. Afternoon and early evening availability is strongly preferred. The position is based in the Los Angeles office and reports to the STF Associate Director.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to work from the office 2-3 days and must be based within commuting distance of the Los Angeles office.

1. Experience working with middle school, high school and/or university students is required. Experience with advocacy and working with volunteers is highly desirable.
2. Excellent written and oral communications skills in English are required.
3. Prior office/administration experience, meticulous attention to detail, flexibility and strong organizational skills are required.
4. Computer skills (i.e. MS Word, MS Excel, and internet applications including MailChimp) are required. Experience with graphic design, web design, social media and online communication tools are preferred.
5. Quick learner, creative thinker, and productive worker who is able to meet frequent deadlines is required.
6. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well under pressure while juggling multiple tasks simultaneously are required.
7. Self-motivation and the ability to prioritize with minimal supervision and work independently as well as function as a member of a team are required.
8. Commitment to HRW’s mission and human rights values.