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Human Rights Watch is hiring for 7 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in cloud architecture and content & communications, with listed salaries up to about $112,000. Migrate Mate updates Human Rights Watch's live openings daily. Human Rights Watch is an independent nonprofit organization that investigates and reports on human rights abuses, advocacy, criminal justice, and policy across the globe.
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Human Rights Watch hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 7
- Top team
- Cloud Architecture
- Seniority
- Manager level or above
- Work type
- 29% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- New York
- Salary range
- $80,000–$112,000
Listed salaries for Human Rights Watch roles on Migrate Mate range from about $80,000 to $112,000 per year across 7 open roles, as of July 16, 2026.
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FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH
Development and Outreach Department
Los Angeles Office (Santa Monica)
Deadline: July 10th, 2026
The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking applicants for the position of Associate Director to focus on fundraising and outreach events and initiatives in the Los Angeles area. This full-time position will be based in our Los Angeles office and will report to the Los Angeles Director in the Development and Outreach Department.
This is a full-time position that will report to the Los Angeles Director. The successful candidate will be expected to work from the Santa Monica office 4-5 days a week during busy season (around 8 months per year) but may have the option to work remotely 1-3 days during slower times. Some evening and weekend work will be required for events.
Responsibilities:
- Work in partnership with the Los Angeles Director on the fundraising strategy and its implementation;
- Represent the work of HRW to existing and prospective supporters and maintain financial support by managing their own portfolio of donors and soliciting major gifts and general support funds;
- Collaborate with the team to expand and diversify support for the organization by researching, identifying, cultivating, servicing and soliciting new prospects, existing donors, and local Committee members;
- Supervise the Associate with the support of the City Director to oversee and lead fundraising, outreach and cultivation events in the city, including the annual Voices for Justice celebration, briefings, and private dinners and receptions;
- Oversee Committee communications and initiatives, including advocacy, outreach and fundraising projects, in close partnership with the Associate;
- Oversee and manage the development and implementation of a strategic plan for the Committee in conjunction with the Executive Committee;
- Manage the Committee and liaise with event consultants;
- Oversee gift processing and donor support services in Salesforce, including but not limited to: mailings, gift tracking and acknowledgments;
- Oversee the maintenance of donor lists, fundraising reports, and office and event expenses;
- Oversee fundraising-specific team processes, including regular team meetings and prospect research;
- Lead, motivate, and mentor direct-reports, including communicating clear expectations, setting performance objectives, providing regular and timely constructive feedback, ensuring balanced workload, providing guidance on professional growth, and monitoring staff well-being as it pertains to stress and resilience issues and self-care; and
- Perform other responsibilities as may be required.
Qualifications:
Education: A bachelor’s degree in international relations, social sciences, communications/marketing, or equivalent work experience is required.
Experience: A minimum of 7 years of donor management, philanthropy or fundraising experience and demonstrated success in managing large-scale events is required.
Related Skills and Knowledge:
- Demonstrated commitment to human rights issues and the capacity to master and represent the mission and programs of HRW are required.
- Creativity, initiative, follow-through and excellent organizational skills are required.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required.
- Ability to effectively build donor and volunteer relationships is required.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within HRW as well as with external partners are required. Track record of effective team work is highly desirable.
- Ability to multi-task effectively, including having good planning and organizing skills and ability to work well under pressure are required.
- Strong computer skills are required. Experience with Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, Canva, and knowledge of social media are highly desirable.
Other: Candidates should possess valid US work authorization and should not require sponsorship in the future; HRW cannot guarantee the ability to sponsor work authorization for this role.
Salary and Benefits: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits. The salary range for this position is US $102,000 – 112,000.
How to Apply: Please apply immediately or by july 10th, 2026 by visiting our online job portal at http://careers.hrw.org and attaching a letter of interest and a CV or resume, preferably in PDF format. No calls or email inquiries, please. Only complete applications will be reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission or if you require accommodations during the application process, please email recruitment@hrw.org. Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered.
Human Rights Watch is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Human Rights Watch does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Our employees include people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide span of socio- economic backgrounds and perspectives on the world. Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer.
Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high- profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of influential governments and international institutions.
FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH
Development and Outreach Department
Los Angeles Office (Santa Monica)
Deadline: July 10th, 2026
The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking applicants for the position of Associate Director to focus on fundraising and outreach events and initiatives in the Los Angeles area. This full-time position will be based in our Los Angeles office and will report to the Los Angeles Director in the Development and Outreach Department.
This is a full-time position that will report to the Los Angeles Director. The successful candidate will be expected to work from the Santa Monica office 4-5 days a week during busy season (around 8 months per year) but may have the option to work remotely 1-3 days during slower times. Some evening and weekend work will be required for events.
Responsibilities:
- Work in partnership with the Los Angeles Director on the fundraising strategy and its implementation;
- Represent the work of HRW to existing and prospective supporters and maintain financial support by managing their own portfolio of donors and soliciting major gifts and general support funds;
- Collaborate with the team to expand and diversify support for the organization by researching, identifying, cultivating, servicing and soliciting new prospects, existing donors, and local Committee members;
- Supervise the Associate with the support of the City Director to oversee and lead fundraising, outreach and cultivation events in the city, including the annual Voices for Justice celebration, briefings, and private dinners and receptions;
- Oversee Committee communications and initiatives, including advocacy, outreach and fundraising projects, in close partnership with the Associate;
- Oversee and manage the development and implementation of a strategic plan for the Committee in conjunction with the Executive Committee;
- Manage the Committee and liaise with event consultants;
- Oversee gift processing and donor support services in Salesforce, including but not limited to: mailings, gift tracking and acknowledgments;
- Oversee the maintenance of donor lists, fundraising reports, and office and event expenses;
- Oversee fundraising-specific team processes, including regular team meetings and prospect research;
- Lead, motivate, and mentor direct-reports, including communicating clear expectations, setting performance objectives, providing regular and timely constructive feedback, ensuring balanced workload, providing guidance on professional growth, and monitoring staff well-being as it pertains to stress and resilience issues and self-care; and
- Perform other responsibilities as may be required.
Qualifications:
Education: A bachelor’s degree in international relations, social sciences, communications/marketing, or equivalent work experience is required.
Experience: A minimum of 7 years of donor management, philanthropy or fundraising experience and demonstrated success in managing large-scale events is required.
Related Skills and Knowledge:
- Demonstrated commitment to human rights issues and the capacity to master and represent the mission and programs of HRW are required.
- Creativity, initiative, follow-through and excellent organizational skills are required.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required.
- Ability to effectively build donor and volunteer relationships is required.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within HRW as well as with external partners are required. Track record of effective team work is highly desirable.
- Ability to multi-task effectively, including having good planning and organizing skills and ability to work well under pressure are required.
- Strong computer skills are required. Experience with Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, Canva, and knowledge of social media are highly desirable.
Other: Candidates should possess valid US work authorization and should not require sponsorship in the future; HRW cannot guarantee the ability to sponsor work authorization for this role.
Salary and Benefits: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits. The salary range for this position is US $102,000 – 112,000.
How to Apply: Please apply immediately or by july 10th, 2026 by visiting our online job portal at http://careers.hrw.org and attaching a letter of interest and a CV or resume, preferably in PDF format. No calls or email inquiries, please. Only complete applications will be reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission or if you require accommodations during the application process, please email recruitment@hrw.org. Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered.
Human Rights Watch is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Human Rights Watch does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Our employees include people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide span of socio- economic backgrounds and perspectives on the world. Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer.
Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high- profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of influential governments and international institutions.
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Human Rights Watch's 7 open roles are manager level or above, and about 29% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are cloud architecture, content & communications, and business analysis. Human Rights Watch is a nonprofit organization that conducts research and advocacy on human rights issues worldwide, working across areas such as criminal justice, civil liberties, and humanitarian policy. Staff span research, communications, fundraising, and operations functions. Most Human Rights Watch roles are based in New York, with some in Indiana and New York.
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How many jobs is Human Rights Watch hiring for right now?
Human Rights Watch is hiring for 7 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in cloud architecture and content & communications. Roles span research, communications, development, and operations functions, reflecting the organization's mix of program and administrative work.
What kinds of roles does Human Rights Watch hire for?
The most active teams are cloud architecture, content & communications, and business analysis. Human Rights Watch typically hires across research and policy, fundraising and development, executive communications, and enterprise technology. Current openings include senior researchers, associate directors, and applications managers, and most postings are manager level or above.
Are Human Rights Watch jobs remote or in-person?
A mix of remote and on-site. About 29% of Human Rights Watch's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in New York. Each Human Rights Watch listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at Human Rights Watch?
Find a Human Rights Watch role on Migrate Mate, then follow the listing through to Human Rights Watch's own careers page to submit your application directly. Human Rights Watch manages its own hiring process, including any interviews, assessments, and offers, independent of Migrate Mate.
What do Human Rights Watch jobs pay?
Listed salaries for Human Rights Watch roles on Migrate Mate range from about $80,000 to $112,000 per year as of July 16, 2026, with most postings at manager level or above. Exact pay is set by Human Rights Watch and shown on each listing.
Does Human Rights Watch hire entry-level?
Most of Human Rights Watch's open roles on Migrate Mate are manager level or above as of July 16, 2026. Entry-level openings are limited. Check individual Human Rights Watch listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is Human Rights Watch hiring?
Most Human Rights Watch roles are based in New York, with some in Indiana and New York, and about 29% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.