Events Coordinator

Who We Are

Human Rights Research Center (HRRC) is an established nonprofit start-up that brings a multidisciplinary approach to human rights and seeks to bridge the gap between academic research and the wider public. We educate through facts, advocate using our research findings, and take action to implement change.

Who You Are

We’re seeking a highly organized, proactive, and mission-driven Volunteer Events Coordinator to support the planning and execution of virtual and occasional in-person events. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys logistics, coordination, and collaboration, and who is passionate about creating meaningful spaces for education, dialogue, and engagement around human rights issues.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, coordinate, and support HRRC events such as webinars, panel discussions, workshops, briefings, and community forums
• Develop event timelines, task lists, and coordination plans to ensure smooth execution
• Collaborate with internal teams, speakers, partners, and volunteers to manage logistics and communications
• Coordinate event registration, scheduling, and virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom or similar tools)
• Assist with outreach and promotion of events in collaboration with communications and social media teams
• Support speaker onboarding, including confirmations, bios, and technical preparation
• Manage day-of-event logistics, including run-of-show coordination and troubleshooting
• Assist with post-event follow-up, attendance tracking, and feedback collection

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Demonstrated interest in human rights, social justice, nonprofit work, or event planning
• At least one year of experience in event coordination, project management, communications, or a related field (professional, academic, or volunteer)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a remote, start-up environment
• Comfortable communicating with diverse stakeholders, including speakers and partners
• Familiarity with virtual event platforms, Google Suite, and collaborative tools such as Slack preferred
• Experience with event promotion, outreach, or registration platforms is a plus
• Degree or coursework in Event Management, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Human Rights, or a related field is preferred

Compensation and Commitment

This is a volunteer, virtual opportunity with an expectation of approximately 4–6 hours per week . A minimum six-month commitment is required.

Benefits of Volunteering with Us

• Play a key role in delivering impactful human rights programming and public engagement
• Gain hands-on experience coordinating nonprofit and advocacy-focused events
• Build a portfolio of event planning and coordination experience
• Collaborate with a passionate, interdisciplinary, and diverse team
• Receive professional references, LinkedIn endorsements, and recognition for your contributions

How to Apply

Please complete the application form here: .