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Human Resources Intern

Economic Mobility Pathways · Health Care · $16M budget · 157 staff · Since 1961

Why Economic Mobility Pathways

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Helps people escape poverty through services, research, and policy advocacy.

  • Empaths housing and stabilization programs served 1,348 people , including 550 families in fy25. These programs include emergency shelter for homeless families and supportive housing services for formerly homeless families living in permanent housing. Empath is one of the largest…$9.8M spent in FY2024
  • Empaths Mobility mentoring services provide low-income women an opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and strategies necessary to achieve Economic self-sufficiency. The Mobility mentoring services programs ground their training in the five pillars of empaths bridge to self sufficiency(tm): family…$3.2M spent in FY2024
  • The Economic Mobility exchange is a membership-based network comprised of nonprofit organizations and government agencies learning together about empaths Mobility mentoring model. Through training, webinars, technical assistance, and online resource portal, the network captures and shares back innovative ways in…$938K spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$131K–$280K
7 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$17.0M
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
157
employees
50 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
87%
of spending
Looks good: 87% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
−5%
of revenue, FY2023
Concern: revenue was below expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
8 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 8.0 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1962
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Position Title: Human Resources Intern Hours: Part-time unpaid internship, approximately 15 hours per week Location: Hybrid opportunity. The intern may work remotely up to half the time, with in-person work at either our Brighton, MA or Fort Point office locations . Duration: 2027 Winter/Spring Internship. January 2027 to May 2027 About Economic Mobility Pathways ( EMPath ) Economic Mobility Pathways ( EMPath ) is a 200-year-old Boston-based nonprofit that transforms lives by partnering with families to move out of poverty and provides other organizations with the tools to do the same.

As a leading nonprofit innovator that combines direct services, a global learning network, robust research, and advocacy, we offer a wide range of rewarding career opportunities.

About the role

EMPath is seeking a Human Resources Intern to join our People & Culture team. This part-time internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across recruitment, learning and development, employee engagement, benefits, HR systems, and special projects. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in learning not only the administrative side of Human Resources , but also how a People & Culture department evolves from primarily managing HR processes to helping shape employee experience, strengthen workplace culture, develop leaders, and support organizational growth .

The intern will work alongside the People & Culture team on both day-to-day HR activities and specific projects, gaining exposure to the full range of People & Culture work while producing meaningful work that will be used across the organization. Areas of Opportunity to Support: Recruitment & Onboarding Assist with resume review and initial candidate screening. Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communications. Maintain candidate tracking and recruitment records throughout the hiring process. Post and update job openings on appropriate job boards. Support onboarding and orientation logistics for new employees. Assist with maintaining and updating onboarding materials.

Learning, Performance & Employee Engagement Maintain and coordinate the organization-wide training schedule, including scheduling sessions, tracking participation, and supporting training logistics. Support Culture Amp maintenance, including employee information, performance management processes, surveys, and other system updates. Help coordinate employee training and engagement activities. Participate in employee committee meetings and support committee initiatives. Develop and distribute monthly employee wellness communications highlighting resources, activities, and relevant wellness topics.

Benefits & HR Resources Support a major project to update EMPath’s Employee Benefits Guide, including organizing benefit information, updating resources and links, and helping create an easy-to-use resource for employees. Review and update HR resources, forms, and employee-facing materials. Assist with organizing benefits…

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About Economic Mobility Pathways

From its Form 990

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