Associate Director, Development and Outreach

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH
Development and Outreach Department
Los Angeles Office (Santa Monica)
Deadline: July 10th, 2026

The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking applicants for the position of Associate Director to focus on fundraising and outreach events and initiatives in the Los Angeles area. This full-time position will be based in our Los Angeles office and will report to the Los Angeles Director in the Development and Outreach Department. 

This is a full-time position that will report to the Los Angeles Director. The successful candidate will be expected to work from the Santa Monica office 4-5 days a week during busy season (around 8 months per year) but may have the option to work remotely 1-3 days during slower times. Some evening and weekend work will be required for events.

Responsibilities:

1. Work in partnership with the Los Angeles Director on the fundraising strategy and its implementation;  
2. Represent the work of HRW to existing and prospective supporters and maintain financial support by managing their own portfolio of donors and soliciting major gifts and general support funds;  
3. Collaborate with the team to expand and diversify support for