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The current employment opportunities and internships available are listed on the right.
All applications should to submitted to trina.tocco_at_ilrf.org unless otherwise noted in the job description.
ILRF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND ACTIVELY RECRUITS WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND PERSONS WITH DIVERSE GENDER AND SEXUAL IDENTITIES.
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Unpaid Internships
» Campaign Internship
» Graphic Design Intern
» Human Rights in International Trade- Program Intern
» Corporate Greed/Wal-Mart Intern
» Communications Intern
» Japanese Speaking Campaign Intern
Campaign Internship
This internship is recommended for a person that can dedicate 20 or more hours per week to work on ILRF projects.
ILRF seeks a program intern to assist the Campaigns Coordinator. This intern will work with experienced organizers to develop strategy for ongoing campaigns and engage in hands on experience by attending meetings with ILRF staff and playing an integral role in activity planning. Projects may include but are not limited to writing reports, designing campaigns, assisting with translation, as well as assisting with speaking tour logistics and database entry. This person would ideally be an undergraduate in the Washington, DC area. The person should be able to commit to at least 20 hours of work per week. The candidate preferably has a demonstrated commitment to human rights work and is highly motivated. An understanding of international human rights issues and/or foreign languages is desirable. Must be able to multitask, work creatively and independently with little supervision.
How to Apply:
Email resume and cover letter to trina.tocco_at_ilrf.org. Please include in your cover letter very clearly how many hours a weeks you will be available and your expected start date. No phone inquiries please. ILRF regrets that we will be unable to offer compensation for this position, but we are willing to work with the student to support any application for funding and/or credit for the work.
Graphic Design Intern
The International Labor Rights Forum (laborrights.org) seeks a volunteer/intern to support ILRF’s graphic design needs.
The ILRF has been in existence for over 20 years and continues to play a vital role in exposing labor rights abuses around the world. One essential component is exposing the brevity of labor rights violations worldwide through imagery and creative design.
ILRF seeks a creative individual to help with designing reports, developing campaign materials, and other design needs as they arise.
This position is preferably based in Washington, DC at ILRF’s office though other arrangements may be possible.
How to Apply:
Email resume and cover letter to trina.tocco_at_ilrf.org. Please include in your cover letter very clearly how many hours a weeks you will be available and your expected start date. Also indicate in your cover letter and/or resume specific experiences you have had related to design (including computer programs you are familiar with). ILRF regrets that we will be unable to offer compensation for this position, but we are willing to work with the student to support any application for funding and/or credit for the work.
Human Rights in International Trade- Program Intern
ILRF seeks an intern to assist with ongoing research and campaigning in the field of human rights and international trade. The intern would be responsible for researching, analyzing and remaining current on international trade negotiations and relevant U.S. domestic policy. Past issue areas have included: the U.S. Farm Bill, agricultural subsidies, cotton, and the preparation of labor complaints under trade review mechanisms. This person would ideally have a background in issues of the international political economy and a demonstrated commitment to human rights work. An understanding of international human rights and labor issues and/or foreign languages is desirable. Must be able to multitask, work creatively and independently with little supervision.
How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter to trina.tocco_at_ilrf.org. Please include in your cover letter very clearly how many hours a weeks you will be available and your expected start date. Also please include in your cover letter concrete examples of research or other activities related to trade policy. No phone inquiries please. ILRF regrets that we will be unable to offer compensation for this position, but we are willing to work with the student to support any application for funding and/or credit for the work.
Corporate Greed/Wal-Mart Intern
The International Labor Rights Forum (laborrights.org) seeks an intern to support Wal-Mart campaigning activities. This Intern will be responsible for supporting a wide variety of activities including grassroots organizing, coordinating events, research, and writing. Much of the research is geared towards tracing the global commodity chains of Wal-Mart products, while also investigating the labor conditions where such goods are produced. As such, applicants are expected to hold some background knowledge in global political economy and also have a strong understanding of issues to do with corporate social responsibility and US trade policy.
A minimum of 20 hours per week is required for this intern position. This position will likely be based in Washington, DC at ILRF's office though other arrangements may be possible.
How to Apply:
Email resume and cover letter to trina.tocco_at_ilrf.org. Please include in your cover letter very clearly how many hours a weeks you will be available and your expected start date. Also indicate in your cover letter and/or resume specific experiences you have had organizing events and performing research. ILRF regrets that we will be unable to offer compensation for this position, but we are willing to work with the student to support any application for funding and/or credit for the work.
Communications Intern
The International Labor Rights Forum (laborrights.org) seeks an intern to support ILRF’s communications related activities. The ILRF has been in existence for over 20 years and continues to play a vital role in exposing labor rights abuses around the world. Whether through campaigns, research, or public policy, ILRF has a story to tell and this Communications Intern would aide in that task.
Duties include: writing press releases, news clipping, monitoring blogs, updating press lists, and depending on experience communication strategy development. Graphic design & web skills are highly desirable.
This position will likely be based in Washington, DC at ILRFs office though other arrangements may be possible.
How to Apply:
Email resume and cover letter to trina.tocco_at_ilrf.org. Please include in your cover letter very clearly how many hours a weeks you will be available and your expected start date. Also indicate in your cover letter and/or resume specific experiences you have had related to Communications. ILRF regrets that we will be unable to offer compensation for this position, but we are willing to work with the student to support any application for funding and/or credit for the work.
Japanese Speaking Campaign Intern
The International Labor Rights Forum (LaborRights.org) is a Washington, DC based advocacy organization that seeks to achieve just and humane treatment for workers worldwide.
ILRF seeks Japanese speaking intern to assist our Campaigns Team specifically within the Stop Child Labor Program. Two current campaigns that have a Japanese connection are the cocoa campaign and the Bridgestone Firestone campaign, which is a Japanese owned company.
How To Apply:
Email resume and cover letter to trina.tocco@ilrf.org. Please include in your cover letter very clearly how many hours a weeks you will be available and your expected start date. No phone inquiries please. ILRF regrets that we will be unable to offer compensation for this position, but we are willing to work with the student to support any application for funding and/or credit for the work.
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