Social Impact Fellow, Human Resources Track

CSA Social Impact Fellowship, Human Resources Track — Center for Societal Aspiration

Position Title: Social Impact Fellow, Human Resources Track
Reports To: Director of Human Resources
Classification: Internship (Unpaid, Fellowship)
Location: Remote / Virtual

Organization Description:

The Center for Societal Aspiration (CSA) is a startup nonprofit organization developing integrated programs supporting individuals and communities — from trauma recovery to entrepreneurship — alongside bold research in social science and technology that improves societal well-being.

CSA operates innovative, lean programs, including:

• CSA Social Impact Fellowship
• CSA Aspiration Studios
• CSA Human Development & Applied Practice
• CSA Social Enterprise Incubator
• CSA Society & Technology Research Lab

Position Summary:

The CSA Social Impact Fellowship is a competitive, high-impact internship experience for students and early-career professionals seeking to build real-world skills in social impact, leadership, and nonprofit strategy.

Fellows in the Human Resources Track will support CSA’s people operations and talent strategy by contributing to recruitment, onboarding, culture-building, and team experience. Interns rotate through a unique rhythm of 1 week of learning followed by 1 week of experience, continuing this cycle throughout the program. This model allows Fellows to build skills and immediately apply them in a real-world, mission-driven context.

This is a hands-on, virtual internship designed for emerging HR professionals who want to make a difference through inclusive and people-centered practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the onboarding and engagement of new interns, volunteers, and team members
• Assist in developing internal HR policies, checklists, and communications
• Help document and improve team workflows and onboarding systems
• Research best practices in nonprofit HR and help implement them
• Track intern participation, feedback, and engagement data
• Complete assigned learning modules and reflection tasks as part of the fellowship cycle

Qualifications:

• Strong interest in human resources, organizational development, or people operations
• Strong communication, detail orientation, and follow-through
• Ability to work with confidentiality and professionalism
• Comfortable using platforms like Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, or HR software
• Deep alignment with CSA’s mission and team values

Commitment:

• Estimated commitment: 6–8 hours per week (virtual, flexible)
• 1-week learning / 1-week experience cycle throughout the term
• Participation in weekly virtual check-ins and project updates

Why Join CSA:

• Gain real-world HR experience in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization
• Help shape systems and culture for a remote, impact-focused team
• Receive mentorship, training, and career development support
• Build a standout HR portfolio tailored to the nonprofit sector
• Join a growing network of changemakers, alumni, and social innovators