Human Rights Watch Zurich

Human Rights Watch Zurich

About Human Rights Watch Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, incisive and timely reporting, innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of influential governments and international institutions. Position Overview The Development and Outreach Department is seeking an Associate for our Zurich office to provide administrative assistance to the Zurich team. The Zurich office serves as an important base for HRW's development, fundraising, and outreach activities in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. This is a part-time position (35 hours per week) that requires availability to work occasional nights and weekend events. The successful candidate must be based within commuting distance of the Zurich office and will be expected to work from the office at least 2-3 days per week. The Associate will report to the Director of Development and Outreach based in Zurich. Key Responsibilities Assist in the preparation and follow-up of major organizational fundraising, cultivation, and outreach events, including the Zurich Benefit Dinner, public lectures, film screenings, and private events Provide administrative support including scheduling, preparing for and taking minutes at meetings, responding to inquiries, recording and processing divisional finances, and making travel arrangements Organize logistical aspects of events by maintaining and updating spreadsheets and database records, documenting gifts received, preparing solicitation and acknowledgement materials, organizing and shipping event materials, and collating follow-up fundraising reports Maintain the Salesforce database by updating and processing donor and financial information and overseeing data entry for special events and cultivation initiatives Support daily activities for HRW's Zurich Committee, donors, and prospects including conducting research on individual and foundation prospects using various online tools to support donor solicitation strategies Maintain extensive files, contact lists and databases, schedule and prepare briefs and materials for meetings, and draft donor communications Coordinate the development of content for printed materials and presentations, and coordinate the development and logistics for mailings Perform other responsibilities as may be required