One Family Foundation, a small family foundation based in the Netherlands and a global incubator of social innovation projects and start-ups, is seeking an HR Intern to contribute to recruitment, people operations, organisational development and talent management. This is a fully remote role supporting an expanding portfolio of initiatives and partnerships across multiple regions.
About One Family Foundation
🌱 The Foundation believes lasting change requires transforming how we think and act, building collaboration across communities, social innovators and governments to systematically address poverty, restore the planet and ensure true inclusion. It works with a diverse network of staff, consultants, volunteers, interns, social innovators, policymakers and partners worldwide
Role Overview
🧑💼 The HR Intern supports day-to-day HR functions across recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, HR administration, policy support and organisational development, ideal for someone who enjoys working with people and wants hands-on experience in international nonprofit HR
Key Responsibilities
🔍 Recruitment & talent acquisition: draft and post vacancies, support sourcing, screening and interview scheduling, maintain trackers and databases, and handle candidate communications
🤝 Onboarding & offboarding: coordinate onboarding, prepare welcome materials and checklists, maintain personnel records, and support offboarding and knowledge transfer
🗂️ HR administration & documentation: maintain HR records and personnel files, prepare HR documents and templates, track agreements, contracts and leave, and help ensure compliance
🎉 Employee engagement & culture: support engagement initiatives, organise virtual team events and workshops, and gather feedback to improve the employee experience
📊 Knowledge management & coordination: maintain HR databases and documentation, prepare summaries, reports and presentations, and support coordination across teams
Qualifications
Required
🎓 Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's or master's in HR Management, Business Administration, Organisational Psychology, Public Administration, Management, Social Sciences or a related field
🗂️ Strong organisational and administrative skills
🇬🇧 Excellent written and spoken English
💬 Strong interpersonal and communication skills
🌍 Able to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, multicultural environment, managing multiple tasks and deadlines
Desired (not required)
➕ Previous experience in recruitment, administration or people-related functions; familiarity with HR systems, ATS or project management tools; experience in nonprofit, social impact or international environments; interest in organisational development and talent management
What They Offer
🌍 A mission-driven, values-based organisation committed to systemic change
🏛️ Direct exposure to global policy engagement, government cooperation and social innovation
📈 Hands-on experience across multiple HR functions
🤝 A small, supportive team that values initiative and creativity, with a fully remote, flexible, international working environment and a network of global partners and innovators
The Details
🌍 Location: fully remote (the Foundation is based in the Netherlands)
🗓️ Period: 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2026 (6 months, full-time; start as soon as possible)
💶 Compensation: none (this is an unpaid internship)
🏷️ Fields: business/management, communication and information sciences, social sciences
How to Apply
📝 Submit your application with your CV and cover letter via the online form (linked below). Only shortlisted candidates are contacted. Questions: recruitment@onefamilyfoundation.one
Deadline
📅 30 June 2026
