FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY
DIRECTOR, LOS ANGELES
Development and Outreach Department
Los Angeles Office
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking applicants for the position of Director, Los Angeles to lead our fundraising and outreach in Los Angeles, California. The Director will oversee a talented and dynamic team in the Los Angeles office and will report to the Managing Director of Development and Outreach in North America.
The successful candidate will mobilize support from donors and prospects in Los Angeles and the surrounding area, including the Los Angeles Committee – a network of close supporters in the city – at a truly critical time. The Director will be charged with nurturing, stewarding, and growing HRW’s donor base and presence including by planning and executing an annual signature fundraising event.
The successful candidate will be expected to work from the Los Angeles office at least 2 days per week. We aim to be as flexible and supportive as possible in both the recruitment for and onboarding of this position.
Responsibilities:
Managerial Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Education: A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field such as international relations, social sciences, or related studies is required.
Experience: A minimum of seven years of fundraising experience with major and leadership level donors, including at least five years of management experience, is required.
Related Skills and Knowledge:
Other: Occasional evening and weekend work to staff fundraising events will be required. Infrequent travel, domestic and international, will also be required.
Salary and Benefits: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits. HRW offers a relocation assistance package and will assist employees in obtaining necessary work authorization, if required; citizens of all nationalities are encouraged to apply. This position is based in the United States and the salary range would be USD 121,000-138,000. Salary ranges outside of the United States vary based on location.
How to Apply: Please apply immediately or by September 30, 2024 by visiting our online job portal at careers.hrw.org and attaching a letter of interest detailing your fundraising experience and your commitment to Human Rights Watch and a CV or resume. 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
DIRECTOR, LOS ANGELES
Development and Outreach Department
Los Angeles Office
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking applicants for the position of Director, Los Angeles to lead our fundraising and outreach in Los Angeles, California. The Director will oversee a talented and dynamic team in the Los Angeles office and will report to the Managing Director of Development and Outreach in North America.
The successful candidate will mobilize support from donors and prospects in Los Angeles and the surrounding area, including the Los Angeles Committee – a network of close supporters in the city – at a truly critical time. The Director will be charged with nurturing, stewarding, and growing HRW’s donor base and presence including by planning and executing an annual signature fundraising event.
The successful candidate will be expected to work from the Los…
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including strong presentation abilities is required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including strong presentation abilities is required.