Careers

We are building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the values and principles we champion. We aim to attract, recruit, and retain talented professionals who possess both the necessary expertise and also the deep-rooted drive to make a lasting impact in the fight for human rights.

Become part of the global movement dedicated to advocating for justice and the protection of human rights

We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds. By joining our team, you’ll be part of an intercultural, intergenerational, and intersectional movement of activists united in the pursuit of human rights for all. 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our staff that includes medical, dental, vision, vacation, and paid time off. To learn more about AIUSA’s benefits, please see our frequently asked questions section at the bottom of this page.

Learn more about our commitment to IDEA

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the interview process. If you require accommodations due to a disability or any other specific needs, please notify us when scheduling your interview or contact our Human Resources department at [email protected]. We will work with you to ensure that your interview experience is accessible and inclusive.



Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, social and recreational programs, and termination.

AIUSA believes that diversity and inclusion are essential to the success and effectiveness of our mission to promote and protect human rights worldwide. We value the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities of each individual, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive work environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential.

We are committed to ensuring that our policies, practices, and procedures foster a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. AIUSA is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.



Does AIUSA offer paid internship opportunities?

AIUSA has a longstanding internship program which offers substantive academic internship opportunities to students and recent graduates.  AIUSA has long prided itself on its internship program, which provides training and career direction, with the hope of sparking a deep and life-long interest in human rights work.  In 2018, AIUSA made a commitment to promote diversity and widen access to our internship program, regardless of economic circumstances.  As a result, all academic internships at AIUSA are paid internships (either paid directly by AIUSA or by another sponsor).

To find out if we are currently hiring interns, please visit our careers page.

FAQ

Please note that in order for your application to be marked as Complete, you must answer all fields in the application, and provide your signature on the last page. If you are copying and pasting any information, please ensure that you are doing so in text only format.  For any tech issues encountered, reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

We receive a high volume of applications. While we review them, only candidates who are deemed qualified for the role will be invited to the next steps as follows: 

  • Prescreening with the Talent Acquisition team
  • Invitation to panel interviews 
  • Final interview
  • Reference Checks
  • Offer Letter distribution
  • Hired

Please find more information and a detailed overview here.

Current Open Positions

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Contract
Remote but must be available EST/CST hours
Full-time
In-person, New York City area
Full-time
Washington D.C. preferred - remote with travel