International Human Rights Program Coordinator

Date Posted: 07/25/2025
Req ID: 44485
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Law
Department: Faculty of Law
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00053595

Description:

About us:
The Faculty of Law is one of the oldest professional faculties at the University of Toronto. Today, it is one of the world's great law schools. The Faculty’s rich academic programs are complimented by its many legal clinics and public interest Programs. The Faculty of Law is housed in the elegant, state-of–the-art Jackman Law Building alongside two historical building, Flavelle House and Falconer Hall, on the St. George Campus in downtown Toronto.

Your opportunity:
The International Human Rights Program (IHRP) at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law serves as the Faculty’s centre for international human rights work through which experienced lawyers, Faculty, and law students engage in meaningful social change. The IHRP enhances the legal protection of existing and emerging international human rights obligations and builds the capacity of current and future advocates to effectively use international human rights law by providing experiential learning opportunities for students and legal expertise to civil society. Our main initiatives include: an award winning international human rights clinic, volunteer student working groups, summer abroad fellowships, and a student-run Rights Review publication. IHRP litigation and advocacy projects address matters involving corporate accountability, climate justice, and Indigenous rights, amongst others. 

Working under the direction of the IHRP Director, the Program Coordinator will support all aspects of the IHRP in accordance with program needs. Major duties will include coordinating student volunteer programs and summer abroad fellowships; producing promotional and outreach materials; organizing and executing events; creating social media and website content; drafting funding applications, and supporting IHRP advocacy projects. The incumbent will have experience working in a non-profit and/or academic international human rights environment, be able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with students and stakeholders, and will thrive in an academic setting. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating student volunteer programs and fellowships, including recruitment, training, and administration
• Producing promotional and outreach materials such as annual reports, newsletters, and listservs
• Organizing and executing events
• Conceptualizing and drafting funding applications
• Drafting and editing content for print and online communications channels
• Responding to enquiries and coordinating follow up items
• Verifying the accuracy and completeness of project and legal documents
• Supporting IHRP advocacy projects as needed

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience; a law degree (LLB or JD) or a graduate degree in international human rights law an asset
• Minimum four years of directly related recent experience in an international human rights law environment
• Experience related to program coordination in a non-profit and/or academic environment
• Experience with public outreach and communications through newsletters, web design, social media, blogs, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with students and all levels of stakeholders
• Experience drafting funding and grant applications
• Experience researching and recommending grant and funding opportunities that align with program initiatives
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong computer skills and demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.
• Knowledge of international human rights law, issues, and trends
• Demonstrated commitment to human rights and social justice

Assets (Nonessential):

• Legal secretarial experience including experience with court filings
• Bilingual English/French

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Cooperative
• Diligent
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Self-directed
  
  
  

Closing Date: 08/10/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:  
USW Pay Band 12 -- $81,312. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,986. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Student Services
Recruiter: Jasmin Olarte

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.