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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days Human Rights Watch's roles stay open a median of 22 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 23% of Human Rights Watch's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Human Rights Watch
- moderate 3 stale, 0 reposted of 13 open
- Hiring momentum
- 21 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Human Rights Watch's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Human Rights Watch.
About this role
The Executive Assistant will provide comprehensive operational, project, and administrative support to the Executive Director and the Special Advisor, Internal Communications. This role involves managing the Executive Director's calendar, coordinating travel arrangements, liaising with stakeholders, and supporting various meetings and projects. The position requires a significant in-person presence in the New York office, particularly when the Executive Director is in town.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Human Rights Watch as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience
- Minimum of five years of experience supporting Executive-level positions
- Experience managing an Executive-level calendar and planning extensive travel
- Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality
Nice to have
- Understanding of or interest in international relations, media, fundraising, or human rights
- Experience with information management and online systems, especially Microsoft SharePoint, PowerBI, Asana, and PowerApps
- Proofreading experience
What you get
- Competitive compensation
- Employer-paid benefits
- Salary range of USD 80,000 – 88,000
Worth weighing
- Significant in-person presence required in the New York office
- No work visa sponsorship available; candidates must have valid US work authorization
- Experience in international contexts is preferred but not mandatory
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Listed by Human Rights Watch on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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