Job: Program Assistant – The Leitner Center for International Law and Justice at Fordham Law School (NYC)
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Position: Program Assistant
Posted by: The Leitner Center for International Law and Justice at Fordham Law School (NYC)
Location: New York City
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Starting Date: ASAP
Overview:
The Leitner Center for International Law and Justice at Fordham Law School is seeking a full-time Program Assistant. The mission of the Leitner Center is to contribute to the promotion of social justice around the world by encouraging knowledge of and respect for international law and international human rights standards in particular. The Center pursues this goal by sponsoring education, scholarship, and human rights advocacy, and facilitating collaboration among law students, scholars, and human rights defenders in the United States and abroad.
Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree required
- The position calls for a self-starter able to handle numerous tasks simultaneously who can work independently as well as function as a member of a team.
- The candidate must have excellent writing, as well as organizational and communication skills.
- One to three year’s experience in outreach to media, design, or content management systems are especially encouraged to apply.
- Interest in international human rights and a great sense of humor is a plus
Job Responsibilities:
- Reports directly to the Executive Director of the Leitner Center and the Director of the Walter Leitner International Human Rights Clinic and provides comprehensive support for the Center.
- Coordinates Center events and opportunities including guest speakers, “brown bag” luncheons, film and panel events.
- Designs fliers and posters to promote the Center’s programs at the Law School.
- Maintains the Center’s website in conjunction with external webmaster.
- Provides substantive research and writing support as needed.
- Handles other responsibilities as may be assigned
- Provides general administrative support, including processes financial requests, files records, and process applications to student programs and fellowships.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit a cover letter and a resume by email to leitnercenter@law.fordham.edu .
Additional Information:
For more information please visit their website and Job Listing.
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