Student Internship 2025/2026
Unite for Rights is hiring for 3 internship positions: Social Media, Grants & Donor Research, and Legal Interns. The selected individuals will gain invaluable real-world experience, expert connections in the nonprofit and human rights sector, and exposure to the nonprofit sector.
These are unpaid, volunteer opportunities, but university credit is available, and letter of recommendation and reference will be provided for good performance. The associate will be asked to work 5-10 hours per week, although this is flexible.
Social Media Intern
Are you passionate about social justice and want to use your creativity to change the world? Unite for Rights is seeking a Social Media Intern to assist our Social Media Director with content creation and digital engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a global human rights movement while building real-world experience in digital communications.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing and scheduling content for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and podcast channels
- Design graphics and write engaging captions that align with Unite’s mission
- Help grow our audience and expand our reach by researching trends, optimizing posts, and engaging with followers
- Support with social media campaign planning and performance tracking
Qualifications:
- Interest in social justice, human rights, and nonprofit work
- Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe, Indesign, etc.)
- Experience with WordPress or other web design software
- Familiarity with trend cycle, professional communication and adapting branding/messaging to different audiences/mediums
- Experience with or interest in graphic design, strategic communications, or marketing
- Strong writing and creative skills and attention to detail
- Organized, self-motivated, and collaborative
Grants & Donor Research Intern
Do you enjoy research and want to support human rights through strategic fundraising? Unite for Rights is looking for a Grants & Donor Research Intern to support the Program Director with donor prospecting, grant research, and application writing. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit development and fundraising strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Research grants, donors, and philanthropic opportunities aligned with Unite’s mission
- Help identify new opportunities for institutional and individual support
- Track and organize application timelines, requirements, and deadlines in our grants database
- Assist in drafting and editing proposals and applications
Qualifications:
- Interest in human rights, social justice, or international development
- Strong research, writing, and organizational skills
- Detail-oriented, self-directed and highly organized
- Previous experience with fundraising, nonprofit work, or donor relations is a plus but not required.
Legal Research Intern
Are you a pre-law student or aspiring human rights lawyer? Unite for Rights is seeking a Legal Research Intern to support our work on international judicial structures and enforcement mechanisms for our proposed International Bill of Rights. You’ll gain insight into the intersection of law and human rights advocacy, while contributing content for both internal use and public education.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research on international courts, UN bodies, and regional human rights mechanisms
- Explore enforcement pathways for an International Bill of Rights within global judicial frameworks
- Draft short briefs and explainers for social media and the Unite website
- Support our policy and advocacy work with research on legal developments, case law, and treaty obligations
- Collaborate with the team to translate complex legal concepts into accessible content
Qualifications:
- Interest in law, human rights, and international institutions
- Strong research and writing skills
- Ability to work independently and synthesize information clearly
- Ideal for pre-law students or those considering graduate studies in international law, public policy, or related fields
To apply, please submit a brief cover letter and resume to the CEO/founder of Unite for Rights, Kirk Boyd, at kirk@uniteforrights.org.
Web Designer Associate 2025/2026
Do you enjoy coding and web design? Do you have some skills with Word Press and would like to build your resume while helping to unite humanity and make civil rights enforceable in the courts of all countries? Are you passionate about using your technical talent to make the world a better place? We are building our online presence through our “Drafting Through Dialogue” campaign. We are seeking a talented, hardworking web developer associate to help us improve our existing website.
What You Will Gain
- Build a significant website with global participation
- Connections with experts in the field of web design and marketing
- Insight into running a nonprofit organization
- Exposure to world events, human rights issues, and other relevant topics
- Practical knowledge, work experience
Desired Qualifications
- Background in web design, coding and website hosting on WordPress
- Enthusiasm for mission and goals of the organization
- Professionalism in representing the organization online
- Team player who respects fellow colleagues
To apply, please submit a brief cover letter and resume to Kirk Boyd at kirk@uniteforrights.org. If you have any questions, please call +1 415 690 6687.
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