Human Rights Jobs in Americas

Browse current human rights jobs across Americas, including opportunities with local civil society groups, international NGOs, UN agencies, research institutes, foundations, and public institutions. Roles in the region may cover advocacy, programme management, policy, communications, legal work, monitoring and evaluation, fundraising, operations, or direct support for affected communities. Use the filters below to narrow the listings by country, issue area, job function, experience level, organization, salary information, or work mode. New vacancies are added as employers publish them, so check back regularly for recently posted opportunities.

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Multidisciplinary Team & Community Response Coordinator
On-site

BraveBe

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States 3 weeks ago $42,000 Mid-Level
Child & Youth Rights Justice & Accountability Education & Capacity Building
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2027 Arthur D. Hellman Fellowship
On-site

Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression

null, United States 3 weeks ago $8,000 Entry Level
Civil & Political Rights Legal Work & Litigation
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2027 Summer Legal Internship
On-site

Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or Washington, D.C., United States 3 weeks ago $8,000 Entry Level
Civil & Political Rights Advocacy & Campaigning
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Service Desk Technician II
Hybrid

American Civil Liberties Union

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, United States 3 weeks ago $89,020 Mid-Level
Civil & Political Rights Operations, HR & Finance
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Paralegal (Bilingual)
Hybrid

Children's Rights

New York, New York (Hybrid), United States 3 weeks ago $53,000 Entry Level
Child & Youth Rights LGBTQI+ Rights Legal Work & Litigation
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The Pauli Murray Fellowship, Communications Team
Hybrid

American Civil Liberties Union

New York, New York, United States, United States 3 weeks ago $78,000 Entry Level
Civil & Political Rights Communications & Media
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Major Giving Officer
Remote

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

New York area, USA, United States 3 weeks ago $5,000 Mid-Level
Justice & Accountability Fundraising & Partnerships
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Legal Assistant
Hybrid

Advocates for Children of New York

New York City, United States 3 weeks ago $63,702 - $69,323 Entry Level
Child & Youth Rights Economic, Social & Cultural Rights Legal Work & Litigation
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Senior HR Generalist, People, Place & Culture
Hybrid

Vera Institute for Justice

Brooklyn, New York, United States 3 weeks ago $125,000 - $130,000 Senior
Justice & Accountability Operations, HR & Finance
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Research Analyst, Advancing Universal Representation
Hybrid

Vera Institute for Justice

Brooklyn, New York, United States 3 weeks ago $64,000 - $67,000 Entry Level
Justice & Accountability Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination Policy & Public Affairs
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Director, Major Gifts
Remote

Equality Now

United States 4 weeks ago $10,000–$250,000 Senior
Gender & Women's Rights Fundraising & Partnerships
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People Operations Coordinator
On-site

Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 4 weeks ago $47,000-$57,000 Mid-Level
Civil & Political Rights Operations, HR & Finance
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Associate, Nationwide Portfolio Strategy & Prospect Development
Hybrid

American Civil Liberties Union

New York, New York, United States, United States 4 weeks ago $89,020 Entry Level
Civil & Political Rights Fundraising & Partnerships
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Financial Reporting Manager
Hybrid

Access Now

Costa Rica 4 weeks ago Mid-Level
Digital Rights & Technology Operations, HR & Finance
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Special Assistant, Development
Hybrid

Brennan Center for Justice

New York, NY, United States 4 weeks ago $62,500 - $66,000 Entry Level
Civil & Political Rights Fundraising & Partnerships
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Media and Public Relations Manager
On-site

Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

Washington, DC, United States, United States 4 weeks ago $73,500 to $86,800 Mid-Level
Civil & Political Rights Communications & Media
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Senior Advisor to the Chief Political and Advocacy Officer
Hybrid

American Civil Liberties Union

New York, New York, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States, United States 4 weeks ago $229,096 Senior
Civil & Political Rights Gender & Women's Rights Leadership & Strategy
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Deputy Director, Support Transition
Hybrid

American Civil Liberties Union

New York, New York, United States, United States 1 month ago $196,369 Senior
Civil & Political Rights Operations, HR & Finance
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Social Media and Marketing Specialist
Hybrid

Vital Voices Global Partnership

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, United States 1 month ago $70,300 Mid-Level
Gender & Women's Rights Refugee & Migrant Rights Communications & Media
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Project Manager, Georgia State Office
On-site

Southern Poverty Law Center

Georgia, United States 1 month ago $69,702 Mid-Level
Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination Programs & Project Management
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  1. Multidisciplinary Team & Community Response Coordinator

    BraveBe

    • Location: Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
    • Work mode: On-site
    • Experience level: Mid-Level
    • Salary: $42,000
    • Posted: 3 weeks ago
    • Categories: Child & Youth Rights, Justice & Accountability, Education & Capacity Building

    Apply (opens in a new tab) — Full details

  2. 2027 Arthur D. Hellman Fellowship

    Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression

    • Location: null, United States
    • Work mode: On-site
    • Experience level: Entry Level
    • Salary: $8,000
    • Posted: 3 weeks ago
    • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Legal Work & Litigation

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  3. 2027 Summer Legal Internship

    Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression

    • Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or Washington, D.C., United States
    • Work mode: On-site
    • Experience level: Entry Level
    • Salary: $8,000
    • Posted: 3 weeks ago
    • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Advocacy & Campaigning

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  4. Service Desk Technician II

    American Civil Liberties Union

    • Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States, United States
    • Work mode: Hybrid
    • Experience level: Mid-Level
    • Salary: $89,020
    • Posted: 3 weeks ago
    • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Operations, HR & Finance

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  5. Paralegal (Bilingual)

    Children's Rights

    • Location: New York, New York (Hybrid), United States
    • Work mode: Hybrid
    • Experience level: Entry Level
    • Salary: $53,000
    • Posted: 3 weeks ago
    • Categories: Child & Youth Rights, LGBTQI+ Rights, Legal Work & Litigation

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  6. The Pauli Murray Fellowship, Communications Team

    American Civil Liberties Union

    • Location: New York, New York, United States, United States
    • Work mode: Hybrid
    • Experience level: Entry Level
    • Salary: $78,000
    • Posted: 3 weeks ago
    • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Communications & Media

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  7. Major Giving Officer

    Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

    • Location: New York area, USA, United States
    • Work mode: Remote
    • Experience level: Mid-Level
    • Salary: $5,000
    • Posted: 3 weeks ago
    • Categories: Justice & Accountability, Fundraising & Partnerships

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  8. Legal Assistant

    Advocates for Children of New York

    • Location: New York City, United States
    • Work mode: Hybrid
    • Experience level: Entry Level
    • Salary: $63,702 - $69,323
    • Posted: 3 weeks ago
    • Categories: Child & Youth Rights, Economic, Social & Cultural Rights, Legal Work & Litigation

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  9. Senior HR Generalist, People, Place & Culture

    Vera Institute for Justice

    • Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States
    • Work mode: Hybrid
    • Experience level: Senior
    • Salary: $125,000 - $130,000
    • Posted: 3 weeks ago
    • Categories: Justice & Accountability, Operations, HR & Finance

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  10. Research Analyst, Advancing Universal Representation

    Vera Institute for Justice

    • Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States
    • Work mode: Hybrid
    • Experience level: Entry Level
    • Salary: $64,000 - $67,000
    • Posted: 3 weeks ago
    • Categories: Justice & Accountability, Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination, Policy & Public Affairs

    Apply (opens in a new tab) — Full details

  11. Director, Major Gifts

    Equality Now

    • Location: United States
    • Work mode: Remote
    • Experience level: Senior
    • Salary: $10,000–$250,000
    • Posted: 4 weeks ago
    • Categories: Gender & Women's Rights, Fundraising & Partnerships

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  12. People Operations Coordinator

    Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression

    • Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Work mode: On-site
    • Experience level: Mid-Level
    • Salary: $47,000-$57,000
    • Posted: 4 weeks ago
    • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Operations, HR & Finance

    Apply (opens in a new tab) — Full details

  13. Associate, Nationwide Portfolio Strategy & Prospect Development

    American Civil Liberties Union

    • Location: New York, New York, United States, United States
    • Work mode: Hybrid
    • Experience level: Entry Level
    • Salary: $89,020
    • Posted: 4 weeks ago
    • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Fundraising & Partnerships

    Apply (opens in a new tab) — Full details

  14. Financial Reporting Manager

    Access Now

    • Location: Costa Rica
    • Work mode: Hybrid
    • Experience level: Mid-Level
    • Posted: 4 weeks ago
    • Categories: Digital Rights & Technology, Operations, HR & Finance

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  15. Special Assistant, Development

    Brennan Center for Justice

    • Location: New York, NY, United States
    • Work mode: Hybrid
    • Experience level: Entry Level
    • Salary: $62,500 - $66,000
    • Posted: 4 weeks ago
    • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Fundraising & Partnerships

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  16. Media and Public Relations Manager

    Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

    • Location: Washington, DC, United States, United States
    • Work mode: On-site
    • Experience level: Mid-Level
    • Salary: $73,500 to $86,800
    • Posted: 4 weeks ago
    • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Communications & Media

    Apply (opens in a new tab) — Full details

  17. Senior Advisor to the Chief Political and Advocacy Officer

    American Civil Liberties Union

    • Location: New York, New York, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States, United States
    • Work mode: Hybrid
    • Experience level: Senior
    • Salary: $229,096
    • Posted: 4 weeks ago
    • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Gender & Women's Rights, Leadership & Strategy

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  18. Deputy Director, Support Transition

    American Civil Liberties Union

    • Location: New York, New York, United States, United States
    • Work mode: Hybrid
    • Experience level: Senior
    • Salary: $196,369
    • Posted: 1 month ago
    • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Operations, HR & Finance

    Apply (opens in a new tab) — Full details

  19. Social Media and Marketing Specialist

    Vital Voices Global Partnership

    • Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States, United States
    • Work mode: Hybrid
    • Experience level: Mid-Level
    • Salary: $70,300
    • Posted: 1 month ago
    • Categories: Gender & Women's Rights, Refugee & Migrant Rights, Communications & Media

    Apply (opens in a new tab) — Full details

  20. Project Manager, Georgia State Office

    Southern Poverty Law Center

    • Location: Georgia, United States
    • Work mode: On-site
    • Experience level: Mid-Level
    • Salary: $69,702
    • Posted: 1 month ago
    • Categories: Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination, Programs & Project Management

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