Human Rights Jobs in United States

Browse current human rights job openings in United States, including opportunities with local civil society organizations, national and international NGOs, UN agencies, foundations, universities, public institutions, and other employers with a presence in the country. Vacancies may span advocacy, programme management, research, policy, legal work, communications, fundraising, operations, monitoring and evaluation, or direct support for communities. Use the filters below to narrow the listings by issue area, job function, experience level, organization, work mode, or salary information. Check each vacancy for citizenship, residency, language, visa, and location requirements before applying.

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Spring 2027 Liberty and National Security Undergraduate Internship

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Brennan Center for Justice

New York, NY, United States 1 week ago Entry Level

Civil & Political Rights Programs & Project Management

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Spring 2027 Liberty and National Security Legal Internship

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Brennan Center for Justice

New York, NY, United States 1 week ago Entry Level

Civil & Political Rights Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination Legal Work & Litigation

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Spring 2027 Liberty and National Security Legal Internship

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Brennan Center for Justice

Washington D.C., DC, United States 1 week ago Entry Level

Civil & Political Rights Legal Work & Litigation

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Spring 2027 Justice Undergraduate Internship

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Brennan Center for Justice

New York, NY, United States 1 week ago Entry Level

Civil & Political Rights Economic, Social & Cultural Rights Programs & Project Management

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Spring 2027 IT Undergraduate Internship

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Brennan Center for Justice

Washington D.C., DC, United States 1 week ago Entry Level

Civil & Political Rights Technology & Data

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Spring 2027 IT Undergraduate Internship

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Brennan Center for Justice

New York, NY, United States 1 week ago Entry Level

Civil & Political Rights Technology & Data

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Spring 2027 Digital Undergraduate Internship

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Brennan Center for Justice

New York, NY, United States 1 week ago Entry Level

Civil & Political Rights Communications & Media

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Spring 2027 Development Undergraduate Internship

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Brennan Center for Justice

New York, NY, United States 1 week ago Entry Level

Civil & Political Rights Fundraising & Partnerships

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Spring 2027 Democracy Undergraduate Internship

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Brennan Center for Justice

New York, NY, United States 1 week ago Entry Level

Civil & Political Rights Justice & Accountability Advocacy & Campaigning

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Spring 2027 Democracy Legal Internship

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Brennan Center for Justice

New York, NY, United States 1 week ago Entry Level

Civil & Political Rights Justice & Accountability Legal Work & Litigation

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Spring 2027 Communications, Brennan en Español Undergraduate Internship

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Brennan Center for Justice

New York, NY, United States 1 week ago Entry Level

Civil & Political Rights Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination Communications & Media

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2027 Spring Undergraduate Intern

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Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights under Law

Washington, DC, United States 1 week ago Entry Level

Civil & Political Rights Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination Programs & Project Management

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2027 Spring Legal Intern

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Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights under Law

Washington, DC, United States 1 week ago Entry Level

Civil & Political Rights Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination Legal Work & Litigation

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Senior Counsel, Legal & Business Affairs

Hybrid

Global Citizen

New York, New York (Hybrid), United States 1 week ago $145,000 - 160,000 Senior

Economic, Social & Cultural Rights Leadership & Strategy

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Associate, Children's Rights Division

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Human Rights Watch

New York, New York, United States, United States 2 weeks ago USD 60,601 - 64,928 Entry Level

Child & Youth Rights Civil & Political Rights Operations, HR & Finance

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2027 Litigation and Advocacy Summer Internship

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Promise of Justice Institute

New Orleans, United States, United States 2 weeks ago Entry Level

Civil & Political Rights Justice & Accountability Advocacy & Campaigning

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Administrative Assistant (Front Desk & Office Operations)

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Brennan Center for Justice

New York, NY, United States 2 weeks ago $70,000 – $80,000 Entry Level

Civil & Political Rights Operations, HR & Finance

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Sr. Digital Security Trainer

Remote

Freedom of the Press Foundation

United States 2 weeks ago $90,000-105,000 Senior

Civil & Political Rights Digital Rights & Technology Education & Capacity Building

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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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1. Spring 2027 Liberty and National Security Undergraduate Internship

   Brennan Center for Justice

   • Location: New York, NY, United States
   • Work mode: On-site
   • Experience level: Entry Level
   • Posted: 1 week ago
   • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Programs & Project Management

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2. Spring 2027 Liberty and National Security Legal Internship

   Brennan Center for Justice

   • Location: New York, NY, United States
   • Work mode: On-site
   • Experience level: Entry Level
   • Posted: 1 week ago
   • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination, Legal Work & Litigation

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3. Spring 2027 Liberty and National Security Legal Internship

   Brennan Center for Justice

   • Location: Washington D.C., DC, United States
   • Work mode: On-site
   • Experience level: Entry Level
   • Posted: 1 week ago
   • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Legal Work & Litigation

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4. Spring 2027 Justice Undergraduate Internship

   Brennan Center for Justice

   • Location: New York, NY, United States
   • Work mode: On-site
   • Experience level: Entry Level
   • Posted: 1 week ago
   • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Economic, Social & Cultural Rights, Programs & Project Management

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5. Spring 2027 IT Undergraduate Internship

   Brennan Center for Justice

   • Location: Washington D.C., DC, United States
   • Work mode: On-site
   • Experience level: Entry Level
   • Posted: 1 week ago
   • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Technology & Data

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6. Spring 2027 IT Undergraduate Internship

   Brennan Center for Justice

   • Location: New York, NY, United States
   • Work mode: On-site
   • Experience level: Entry Level
   • Posted: 1 week ago
   • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Technology & Data

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7. Spring 2027 Digital Undergraduate Internship

   Brennan Center for Justice

   • Location: New York, NY, United States
   • Work mode: On-site
   • Experience level: Entry Level
   • Posted: 1 week ago
   • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Communications & Media

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8. Spring 2027 Development Undergraduate Internship

   Brennan Center for Justice

   • Location: New York, NY, United States
   • Work mode: On-site
   • Experience level: Entry Level
   • Posted: 1 week ago
   • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Fundraising & Partnerships

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9. Spring 2027 Democracy Undergraduate Internship

   Brennan Center for Justice

   • Location: New York, NY, United States
   • Work mode: On-site
   • Experience level: Entry Level
   • Posted: 1 week ago
   • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Justice & Accountability, Advocacy & Campaigning

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10. Spring 2027 Democracy Legal Internship

    Brennan Center for Justice

    • Location: New York, NY, United States
    • Work mode: On-site
    • Experience level: Entry Level
    • Posted: 1 week ago
    • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Justice & Accountability, Legal Work & Litigation

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11. Spring 2027 Communications, Brennan en Español Undergraduate Internship

    Brennan Center for Justice

    • Location: New York, NY, United States
    • Work mode: On-site
    • Experience level: Entry Level
    • Posted: 1 week ago
    • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination, Communications & Media

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12. 2027 Spring Undergraduate Intern

    Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights under Law

    • Location: Washington, DC, United States
    • Work mode: On-site
    • Experience level: Entry Level
    • Posted: 1 week ago
    • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination, Programs & Project Management

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13. 2027 Spring Legal Intern

    Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights under Law

    • Location: Washington, DC, United States
    • Work mode: On-site
    • Experience level: Entry Level
    • Posted: 1 week ago
    • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Racial Justice & Anti-Discrimination, Legal Work & Litigation

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14. Senior Counsel, Legal & Business Affairs

    Global Citizen

    • Location: New York, New York (Hybrid), United States
    • Work mode: Hybrid
    • Experience level: Senior
    • Salary: $145,000 - 160,000
    • Posted: 1 week ago
    • Categories: Economic, Social & Cultural Rights, Leadership & Strategy

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15. Associate, Children's Rights Division

    Human Rights Watch

    • Location: New York, New York, United States, United States
    • Work mode: On-site
    • Experience level: Entry Level
    • Salary: USD 60,601 - 64,928
    • Posted: 2 weeks ago
    • Categories: Child & Youth Rights, Civil & Political Rights, Operations, HR & Finance

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16. 2027 Litigation and Advocacy Summer Internship

    Promise of Justice Institute

    • Location: New Orleans, United States, United States
    • Work mode: On-site
    • Experience level: Entry Level
    • Posted: 2 weeks ago
    • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Justice & Accountability, Advocacy & Campaigning

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17. Administrative Assistant (Front Desk & Office Operations)

    Brennan Center for Justice

    • Location: New York, NY, United States
    • Work mode: On-site
    • Experience level: Entry Level
    • Salary: $70,000 – $80,000
    • Posted: 2 weeks ago
    • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Operations, HR & Finance

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18. Sr. Digital Security Trainer

    Freedom of the Press Foundation

    • Location: United States
    • Work mode: Remote
    • Experience level: Senior
    • Salary: $90,000-105,000
    • Posted: 2 weeks ago
    • Categories: Civil & Political Rights, Digital Rights & Technology, Education & Capacity Building

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19. 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

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20. 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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