Associate Director, Development and Outreach

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR 
Development and Outreach Department
New York Office 
Application Deadline: June 28, 2026

The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking applicants for the position of Associate Director to manage fundraising and outreach efforts in New York. The position is based in New York City, is expected to work from the NYC office at least 2 days per week and reports to the New York Development Director.

The Associate Director helps to implement fundraising strategy, manages donor relationships, collaborates on expanding support, oversees the engagement strategy of the committee, project manages teamwork flow, leads on events including annual Voices for Justice celebration and associated fundraising, and manages other members of the team.

Responsibilities:

1. Work in partnership with the New York Development Director on the fundraising strategy and its implementation;  

2. Represent the work of Human Rights Watch to existing and prospective supporters; 

3. Maintain and develop financial support by managing their own portfolio of donors and soliciting major and leadership gifts and general support funds;   

4. Collaborate with the team to expand support for the organization