Earthworks

Role Description Earthworks is hiring a Human Resources (HR) Fellow. The purpose of this fellowship is to provide an opportunity for candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds and communities to gain work experience in the environmental advocacy space. Recent graduates and entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. This is a temporary position with an anticipated October 2026 start date. The Fellow will work full-time (40 hours per week) for five months, from October 5, 2026 through March 5, 2027. This position reports to the Director of Talent and Equity. Operating as a HR generalist, the HR Fellow handles a wide variety of human resources tasks across the entire employee lifecycle, including but not limited to: - Assisting with the recruitment and hiring process - Employee onboarding/offboarding - Benefits administration - Record maintenance - HR compliance - Policy implementation - Employee relations - HR communications The ideal candidate is a people-first problem solver who is passionate about Earthworks’ mission and eager to support the dedicated team of staff that works in service towards that mission. Qualifications - 1-3 years of experience working in a related human resources/talent role (may include internships and/or coursework) - Ability to work effectively both individually and with a fully remote team - Excellent written and verbal communications skills - Detail-oriented with effective organizational skills - Strong empathy and interpersonal skills - Creative and strategic thinker - Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion - Multicultural competence and a commitment to working with people from a variety of backgrounds Requirements - Knowledge and understanding of labor and employment law, as well as HR best practices - Familiarity with relevant systems, such as ADP Workforce Now, Slack, Google Workspace - Experience prioritizing and resolving employee concerns and needs Benefits - Compensation of $2,500 per two-week pay period - Paid time off, pursuant to Earthworks holiday and leave policies - Mentorship and professional development support throughout the fellowship How to Apply We strongly encourage and seek applications from people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities, and bilingual individuals. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that applicants with disabilities may participate in the application and interview process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application. Apply online at https://www.careers-page.com/earthworks-2/job/3W6XVYVW , including a cover letter and resume. The application deadline is July 26. No emails or phone calls please. Qualified applicants can expect to complete three interview stages: an initial phone interview, a virtual panel interview, and a virtual final interview. We’ll also request a list of three professional references after the second stage of the interview process.