Individual Development Intern, Summer 2025

Individual Development Intern, Summer 2025   

Physicians for Human Rights (PHR), which shared in the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997, is a U.S.-based international advocacy organization working at the intersection of medicine, science, and law. With a global network of thousands of medical, scientific, and legal experts, PHR uses the power of medical and scientific evidence to document human rights and humanitarian law violations and prevent abuses, protect survivors, and promote justice and universal human rights for all. 

Building upon its highly respected niche in the field, and supported by a committed and talented team, PHR seeks an Individual Development Intern. 

Location: New York, New York (hybrid)  

Reports to: Individual Giving Manager  

Organizational Overview 

Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) was founded in 1986 by five physicians who were united in the belief that health professionals, with their specialized skills, ethical duties, and credible voices, are uniquely positioned to prevent harm and promote respect for human rights. Since its founding, PHR has built a long and distinguished record of accomplishments by conducting groundbreaking investigations and advocacy, in concert with strategic partners. 

PHR’s approach includes extensive documentation of the use of illegal and inhumane weapons in armed conflicts, attacks on civilians, and the physical and psychological impacts of torture and sexual violence as a weapon of war. Other core activities include protecting the rights of those seeking asylum in the United States, the human rights implications of abortion bans, and halting attacks on medical facilities and frontline health professionals. 

Internship Description 

PHR’s Individual Development internship is ideal for a student who is interested in philanthropy, human rights, and the cultivation of individual and major gift donors. The Individual Development intern will have the opportunity to support the Individual Development team’s growing fundraising efforts by assisting with day-to-day operations, including projects for major donor events and the annual fundraiser. This includes but is not limited to Salesforce data entry, donor resource creation, and donating tracking. Proficiency with Salesforce and Microsoft Excel is requested. Experience with Canva is preferred.  
 

The Individual Development intern will attend departmental and sub-departmental meetings and will have other opportunities to work with other interns and staff across departments. 

PHR offers stipends to student interns. The specific stipend amount will be determined by the average number of hours worked by the intern per week. Further details will be provided during the interview process. 

Duties and Responsibilities  

Assist with the cultivation of individual and major gifts ($5K+) through mail processing, donation tracking, and the creation of donor acknowledgements 

Support donor cultivation efforts through Salesforce database management 

Collaborate with the Individual team (Development Operations Associate, Individual Giving Manager) to create donor documents in Canva and to update donor resources for distribution  

Create and manage spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel to record donor detail and track gift information 

Partner with the Development Operations Associate and Individual Giving Manager to refine processes for donation tracking and donor assessment 

Qualifications and Experience  

Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program of study 

Strong data management skills with an emphasis on proficiency with Salesforce and Microsoft Excel 

Ability to analyze data and provide feedback 

Impressive organizational skills, attention to detail, commitment to data accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines 

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and professionally 

Self-motivated 

Location and Hours  

The internship will follow a hybrid work model, with some work conducted remotely and some in our office located in Midtown, Manhattan. Preference for two days of work in the office, ideally on Tuesdays and Thursdays 

The requested hours are Monday- Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

The internship will commence in June and requires at least a 12-week commitment 

How to Apply  

Please send a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample to resumes@phr.org and include “Individual Development Intern, Summer 2025” in the subject line. Please include in your cover letter the number of weekly hours you would be able to commit to the internship.