Employment and Internships
The Human Rights Education Institute will be growing in the next year, so strong candidates are encouraged to email their resume, references and a letter of interest to jobs@hrei.org. Letters of interest will be held for one year and considered for positions that may become available during that year.
Internship opportunities are also available through the Human Rights Education Institute. If you are interested in applying for an internship, or know someone who might be interested, please contact us at jobs@hrei.org. We have several internship opportunities available, and virtual research internships will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The Human Rights Educational Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which promotes the free exchange of ideas in an environment that celebrates the dignity, worth, and contributions of all individuals. In that spirit, we seek a broad spectrum of candidates including women, people from all cultural backgrounds, and individuals with disabilities.
The Human Rights Education Institute is an At Will employer.
Current Job Openings:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. Applications will be accepted through Friday, January 6, 2012.
Deadline extended: Applications accepted through Sunday, January 15, 2012.
Are you looking for work with substance and purpose, work that will make a difference?
The Human Right Education Institute (HREI) is seeking an energetic, motivated Executive Director (ED) to work with the Board of Directors to give general supervision, direction, and control of the development, fundraising, program and operational activities of the organization. This individual will be the official spokesperson for HREI and represent the Institute in community relations and partnerships.
The ideal candidate will have a dedication to human rights and appreciation of education as a means to overcome prejudice and ignorance. This candidate will have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher with at least five years' experience fundraising, public relations/marketing, community development, and/or management in a non-profit organization. The candidate should have a proven track record of raising funds from diverse sources with experience in donor cultivation, grant writing, contracts management and special events; proven management and leadership capabilities with a commitment to transparency, accountability and follow-through; demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment; strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
The Human Rights Education Institute is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The Institute was founded in 1998 by a dedicated group of local volunteers wishing to expand human rights education in the Inland Northwest. Salary and working conditions are competitive and commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications.
Full Job Description 
TO APPLY, send resume; cover letter including why you want this job, the skills, qualities and experience you bring to this position; and 3 letters of professional reference. Send to:
Board Chairman
Human Rights Education Institute
601 E. Front Ave., Suite 1503
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
Or email in Word format to: jobs@hrei.org.
