Catalyst Now – A Global Movement of Social Change Innovators
Catalyst Now is a dynamic global movement of social innovators transforming systems and driving sustainable change to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals worldwide.
Our mission is to co-create spaces where the world’s social innovators connect, collaborate and contribute to transformational change.
Our Vision for 2025- 2029
As we stand at the threshold of 2025, our world faces unprecedented challenges – a polycrisis that spans from climate change and conflicts to deep-rooted inequalities. Yet, in this landscape of complexity, we at Catalyst Now see immense opportunity to act differently and achieve the changes we stand for. Our journey, which began as a WhatsApp group of visionary social entrepreneurs, has evolved into a global movement of over 6,000 members representing more than 3,700 organizations across 144 countries.
We consulted with our global membership and shaped our ambitious plans based on their feedback. At the heart of the feedback was the desire for Catalyst Now to shift the barriers presented by an outdated and flawed financing system; one which fails to allocate resources to systems change initiatives and to those best placed to achieve the SDGs – social innovators. A strategic imperative for the movement is to create an enabling environment that will shift these current challenges to increase capital flows to the work of social innovators.
Catalyst Now has transformed from its beginnings as a nimble, startup enterprise to a fast growing movement.
About the Operations team
The People & Operations Intern will join the Catalyst Now Operations Team as a key support member. You will be responsible for assisting in the smooth functioning of People & Culture, administrative, and operational processes at Catalyst Now. You will report directly to our People & Culture Manager.
You will specifically support the effective management of Catalyst Now’s P&C and operations systems, including recruitment coordination, onboarding, leave tracking, contract preparation, and team development logistics, while ensuring documentation is accurate and compliant with applicable organizational policies.
As part of a global team, you will also liaise with our teams as well as provide general People and operations support to strengthen the organization’s day-to-day functioning.
Scope of the work
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented People & Operations Intern to support the smooth running of a dynamic non-profit. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to balance People & Culture, administrative, and operational tasks in a fast-paced environment.
If you are eager to contribute to meaningful work, enjoy supporting teams, and thrive in a collaborative setting, we invite you to join us and play a key role in strengthening the backbone of a growing nonprofit
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with recruitment efforts, including drafting and posting job openings.
- Coordinating and scheduling interviews, and supporting recruitment logistics.
- Conducting initial screening interviews for interns as needed.
- Supporting new hire onboarding and paperwork.
- Tracking staff leave and maintaining P&C records.
- Drafting, preparing, and renewing independent consultant contracts.
- Coordinating weekly team meetings and maintaining attendance records.
- Providing administrative and IT support to the team, including drafting correspondence, scheduling meetings, and maintaining files and records.
- Providing basic management of IT and software licenses.
- Any other ad hoc tasks as requested and a being willing to be flexible when required
Qualifications and experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is required, and candidates must have already graduated, as the internship demands full-time (40 hours per week) commitment and a solid academic foundation.
- At least 1-2 years of experience in HR, administration, or operations support, ideally within a nonprofit or international organization.
- Familiarity with HR processes such as recruitment, onboarding, and contract administration
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; experience with HRIS and virtual collaboration tools (Zoom, Slack ) is a plus.
- Fluency in English and another language
- Hands-on attitude, flexibility and ability to adapt to new tasks and a willingness to help out when required
Catalyst Now Offers
- A 6-month internship opportunity with a monthly stipend to support your participation.
- Exposure to a dynamic international nonprofit environment and hands-on experience in HR, administration and operations.
- The opportunity to work with a young and dynamic team in a fast-paced global environment
- Working in a dynamic network of almost 6,000 members across the globe including Skoll Foundation, Ashoka, Schwab Foundation and Echoing Green
Job location
This position is remote and can be carried out from anywhere in the world with 4-6 hours overlap with CET working hours.
Apply by 01 October 2025
To apply, please fill out the application form.
Completion time: 15 – 30 minutes.