Communications Assistant

New York Office

The Lawyers Committee for Human Rights works to create a secure and humane world by advancing a strong and strategic human rights agenda. Since our inception in 1978, our mission has been to advance justice, human dignity and respect for the rule of law throughout the world. To do this, we support and serve as a lifeline for local human rights groups who fight for basic freedoms and peaceful change in their own societies; protect refugees in flight from persecution and repression; promote fair economic practices by creating global safeguards for workers' rights; and advocate for the creation of an international system of justice and accountability for the worst human rights crimes.

This approach is rooted in the premise that the world's security and stability depend on long-term efforts to advance justice, human dignity, and respect for the rule of law in every part of the world. Our role and reputation in the human rights community is as an organization of advocates who provide substantive research, non-partisan legal expertise, consensus building, and strategic advocacy to effect positive change in respect for human rights.

The Lawyers Committee is currently seeking an energetic Communications Assistant for its dynamic Communications Department. This full-time position reports to the Communications Director and performs projects as needed for other members of the department.

The Communications Assistant position breaks down into two equally important areas: Programmatic and Administrative.

Program and Institutional Responsibilities

• Media relations and outreach for various programs. The assistant acts as the link to communications with various areas of the organization: attending their meetings, helping edit their materials, and conducting outreach to press on their behalf.
• Editor of the organization’s internal newsletter. The Assistant will compile the organization’s monthly internal newsletter.
• Media interview traffic. The assistant handles some incoming press calls and connects journalists to program experts.
• General writing. The assistant is called upon to write press releases and other materials for general audiences.
• Research - as needed for program and communications.
• Managing interns. As needed, the assistant will manage summer and semester interns.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Managing the infrastructure of the department: managing financial paperwork and vendor relationships for the department, filing, scheduling meetings for the Director and other members of the department, photocopying, data entry.
• Overseeing production of press packets and other materials for the media and key constituents;
• Fulfilling requests for materials by email and mail from media and the general public;
• Handling requests for publications as needed, monitoring inventory of books and videos and maintaining archive of institutional materials;
• Handling interaction with vendors (clippings service, fax blast services, conference call services, etc.);
• Administrative tasks for program needs - compiling press materials, photocopying, formatting short reports.

• A minimum of two years experience in a fast-paced environment calling for self-motivation and independent judgment, attention to detail, direct involvement in operations, and professionalism. Experience working with a human rights NGO and/or a newspaper, television station or other media outlet preferred.
• College degree or equivalent experience;
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word and database programs (e.g. OnContact CMS), familiarity with e-mail and the internet;
• Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent communication and telephone skills;
• Diplomacy and sense of humor invaluable.

START DATE:
THIS IS AN IMMEDIATE HIRE

SALARY: Competitive. Generous Benefits Package

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: June 16, 2025

SUBMISSIONS (E-mail Preferred): Resume, cover letter and three (3) references to:

LAWYERS COMMITTEE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
HR-Comm. Assist.
333 Seventh Avenue, 13th Floor
10001 - 5004 New York, New York

Or by facsimile to: (212) 845-5299
Or by E-mail to: humanresources@lchr.org

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE