*Please note this is a paid internship role with a hybrid model to include remote and in-office work.  See below for specific details regarding applicant location eligibility.

About Rare

Rare inspires change so people and nature thrive. For over 45 years, across 60 countries, we have inspired and empowered millions of people and their communities to shift their behaviors and practices to protect our shared planet.

We are a global leader in driving social change for people and nature. We facilitate solutions that help individuals, their communities and their local leaders tackle global environmental challenges, manage their resources, and take charge of their futures. And we believe that the cumulative power of individual and community action is a vital pathway to safeguarding and restoring our shared waters, lands, and climate.

Rare’s organizational culture is results-oriented, entrepreneurial, and defined by our five core values: Courage to Take Risks, Commitment to Accountability, Mindset of Solutionology, Investments in People, and Spirit of Celebration. We are working toward ambitious goals and creating measurable social change.

Position Overview

At Rare, it’s our employees who make us great. The Talent team is a dynamic, collaborative, and energetic group of professionals whose core mission is to identify top talent for Rare and provide premier support to current staff and leadership. We hire intellectually curious and hardworking people who are passionate about our mission but never take themselves too seriously. Help Rare exceed talent needs through a blend of operational prowess, strategic thinking, and holistic engagement of the staff and key stakeholders.

The Talent Operations Intern will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in advancing our mission. We are seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented individual to support the Talent team in various critical human resources (HR) functions, including employee engagement, project management, and organizational operations. This role offers exposure to global HR practices and is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in building a career in human resources.

This internship is designed to provide meaningful experiences that will help shape the next steps in your career journey, particularly in HR.

Core Responsibilities:

• Support core aspects of the employee life cycle to include onboarding and exits.
• Draft HR process checklists for various functions, such as onboarding, offboarding, payroll changes, benefits, and compliance.
• Participate in Employee Engagement initiatives to include weekly communications for Rare’s “EVANs Program”
• Research social media recruitment strategies for countries in which Rare operates.
• Assist with HR projects and initiatives as needed, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Are you a current student or recent graduate eager to gain hands-on and foundational experience in the field of Human Resources? If you're looking for an opportunity to develop real-world skills while contributing to a global mission-driven organization, we’d love to hear from you!

Targeted Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Pursuing or completing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Psychology, human resources, industrial organization or related fields
• Ability to work in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Well organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in the workplace
• Native or near-native written and spoken English language skills required
• Excellent attention to detail and project management skills

Important commitments

• To Rare’s mission and values 

Application and Selection Process:

Rare’s Talent team will contact candidates directly for interviews and finalize hiring decisions between the end of April and mid-May. Please keep in mind that not all candidates will be contacted for interviews. Due to the volume of applications, we do not confirm receipt of applications. You can confirm submission of your application by logging back into iCIMS via our Career Page.

*The selected candidate must have current residence in the following states:

• Virginia
• Maryland
• DC

Rare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.