Executive Office Intern - Fall 2026

Human Rights First•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Executive Office Intern will support the President & CEO and C-suite executives, gaining exposure to the full scope of high-level leadership in a mission-driven nonprofit. The intern will help design and strengthen organizational systems that advance Human Rights First’s mission and strategic priorities. This role offers unique professional development through direct engagement with senior leaders, cross-departmental collaboration, and insight into nonprofit management, fundraising, and governance. The Executive Office Intern contributes to the organization’s effectiveness by creating and maintaining structures that enhance capacity across the Executive Team. Through project management, strategic coordination, and relationship support, this intern will help ensure Human Rights First’s leadership can operate efficiently and advance key initiatives in human rights.

Requirements

Demonstrated interest in human rights, governance, or nonprofit management
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in interactions with high-level executives
Strong judgment and the ability to distinguish between high-priority and lower-priority tasks
Displays initiative by making strategic recommendations for improved operations and workflows
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment and managing projects independently
Undergraduate and/or graduate student. Students studying Public Administration, International Affairs, Political Science, Business, Communications, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Prepare comprehensive briefing materials for the CEO, including meeting schedules, stakeholder profiles, travel itineraries, issue summaries, and organizational background research
Provide logistical support for in-person executive meetings
Coordinate supply orders and assist with vendor communications as needed
Assist with booking travel and accommodations for CEO as needed
Develop and maintain systems to manage full lifecycle of materials so that the Executive Office has a clear view of engagement pipelines and priorities
Serve as a liaison between the Executive Office and program teams to collect and synthesize information ahead of key stakeholder meetings
Develop and maintain structural systems, workflows, and internal materials that strengthen executive operations
Track meeting outcomes, manage follow-through items, and identify ongoing priorities, and help monitor progress toward next steps that emerge from executive engagements
Draft and format materials to advance implementation of strategic initiatives
Support contact management, relationship tracking, and communications scheduling for the CEO engagement efforts
Coordinate with the Development Team in the preparation of briefing notes, correspondence, and reports for funders and partners