About the role#
EMPath is looking for a Human Resources Intern to join our People & Culture team. This role offers hands-on experience across recruitment, learning and development, employee engagement, benefits, and HR systems. You will work alongside our team on daily operations and specific projects, gaining exposure to how a department manages HR processes while shaping employee experience and organizational growth.
What you'll do#
- Assist with recruitment tasks including resume screening, interview scheduling, and updating job postings.
- Support onboarding logistics and help maintain orientation materials.
- Coordinate the organization-wide training schedule and support engagement activities.
- Assist with Culture Amp maintenance and performance management processes.
- Develop and distribute monthly employee wellness communications.
- Update the Employee Benefits Guide and organize HR resources and forms.
- Maintain accurate employee records and assist with HR data tracking and reporting.
- Participate in efficiency projects to improve HR processes.
- Research HR practices and tools to support team operations.
What you'll need#
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in human resources, organizational development, or nonprofit management.
- Comfort learning and working in new technology platforms.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- A collaborative and proactive approach to learning.
- Experience with HR systems or databases is a plus.
Location & details#
- Term: Winter 2027 and Spring 2027 (January 2027 to May 2027).
- Hours: Part-time, approximately 15 hours per week.
- Modality: Hybrid. You may work remotely up to half the time, with in-person work required at our offices in Brighton, MA or Boston, MA.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship. Eligible students may earn college credit.
About Economic Mobility Pathways - EMPath
Economic Mobility Pathways is a nonprofit organization based in Boston. Founded in 2006, the group focuses on helping individuals and families move out of poverty. It employs between 51 and 200 people. The organization provides tools to other institutions to support economic mobility and anti-poverty efforts.
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