Center for Reproductive Rights

About Center for Reproductive Rights

Job Title: Internship, Office of the President, Summer 2020 Department: Office of the President Center Background: The Center for Reproductive Rights (the Center) is the premier global litigation and legal policy organization using the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world. Headquartered in New York City, the non-profit, non-partisan organization has regional offices in Bogota, Geneva, Kathmandu, Nairobi, and Washington, DC; a staff of approximately 200 diverse professionals; an annual budget of approximately $40 million with an additional $22 million in donated services from leading law firms around the globe. The Center's game-changing litigation and advocacy work, combined with its unparalleled expertise in constitutional, comparative, and international human rights law, have transformed how reproductive rights are understood by courts, governments, and human rights bodies worldwide. It has played a key role in securing landmark legal victories in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the United States on issues including access to life-saving obstetrics care, contraception, safe abortion services, and comprehensive sexuality information, as well as the prevention of forced sterilization and child marriage. It has brought groundbreaking cases before national courts, U.N. Committees, and regional human rights bodies, led the development of historic, proactive legislation advancing robust protections for reproductive rights, and has built the legal capacity of women's rights advocates in more than 60 countries. To learn more about the Center for Reproductive Rights, go to www.reproductiverights.org (http://www.reproductiverights.org/). Internship Summary: The Office of the President (OOP) at the Center for Reproductive Rights is looking for an enthusiastic, resourceful, and highly organized undergraduate or recent graduate to support the department, including the President & CEO and the Chief of Staff. This position, will provide the candidate with experience in the day-to-day functions within the executive office of a global nonprofit, including office administration, data management, research, and meeting preparation. Additionally, there will be opportunities for the candidate to attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work across the organization. The internship is full-time (35 hours per week) from June 1, 2020 through August 7, 2020. This position will be based in New York City. Primary Responsibilities: The scope of this position will cover, but is not limited to: Research and briefing preparation for the President/CEO for upcoming meetings/speaking engagements; Expense reporting; Maintenance of CEO contacts, including updating and categorizing for strategic outreach related to high-profile cases; and Monitoring and preparing responses for public email accounts. Qualifications: Current student enrolled in a bachelor's degree program or a recent graduate; Strong commitment to the Center's mission, purpose, and values; Interest in nonprofit management, administration, and/or coalition-building; High level of discretion in handling confidential matters and materials; Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal presentation skills; Ability to work independently and collaboratively under deadlines; Previous work experience in an office environment; Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Excel; and A sense of humor. Critical Competencies: Strategic thinking: Applies big-picture thinking while also focusing on the details of implementation. Decisiveness: Consistently makes sound decisions in a timely manner supportive of the Center's mission, core values, and strategic objectives. Blends vision and judgment. Collaboration: Brings a track record of working effectively with various and diverse individuals and groups, and a willingness to actively listen and invite different views and opinions across all levels of the institution to build alignment in support of a common goal. Receives and Provides Direct Feedback: Actively gives and requests feedback to and from peers, supervisors and direct reports (if applicable) about work products, behaviors, values, style and approaches with a view on how this impacts self, other individuals and teams. Transparency: Consistently applies openness and honesty in communicating decisions and plans to team members. Commitment to learn: Applies a growth mentality to their own and their team's (if applicable) development. Promotes a culture of learning by modeling inquisitiveness and an openness to viewing mistakes as an opportunity to learn and improve. Passion for Coaching, and Mentoring Staff: Empowers and motivates employees and creates opportunities for learning, development, and leadership, with a focus on harnessing skills for the future development of team members. (if applicable) Accountability: Follows through on each commitment made to individual contributors, teams and partners and proactively informs others of any delays that occur along the way. Holds team members accountable. Integrity: Possesses impeccable integrity and personal and professional values that are consistent with the Center's high standards and mission. Empathy: Serves as an empathetic, approachable leader who engenders trust and confidence. (if applicable) Adaptability/Flexibility: Demonstrates comfort with ambiguity and calculated risk. Compensation: $15.00 per hour How to Apply: Please complete the application below to apply. A cover letter and resume must be included in your application. Please include these application materials as attachments. Deadline for applications: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The Center for Reproductive Rights is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage people from all groups and communities to apply. Please note that all genuine Center openings must be applied through the Center website. The Center does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process (application, interviews, or selection). Nor does it request any medical examinations or bank account inform as part of this process. If someone contacts you on behalf of the Center requesting payment for your application please notify [email removed] ([email removed]) before taking any further action.

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