Opportunities
Explore our current open calls, fellowships, internships, and other opportunities to get more deeply involved in our mission.
JOIN THE CREW
We are connectors. We welcome you to a diverse, creative community that is addressing the root causes of the climate crisis. Our international network includes creatives, educators, activists and policy experts. We have programs throughout the world – in city streets, schools, galleries, and museums and beyond – bringing people together to promote equitable solutions in positive and creative ways.
Our Crew supports a collaborative, inclusive and non-hierarchical culture and works in unison with organizational leadership, staff, volunteers, and other HII Crew.
Take a look below at our current openings:
Movement Sustainability Lead (Part-Time Consultant)
We are seeking a Movement Sustainability Lead to join our team as a part-time consultant. In this role, you will be the engine behind our institutional fundraising, taking full ownership of our grants lifecycle. You will track, coordinate, and manage funding applications spanning private foundations, city, state, and federal grants, alongside corporate sponsorships and unique funding opportunities.
Digital Mobilization Lead (Part-time Consultant)
We are seeking a Digital Mobilization Lead to join our team as a part-time consultant. In this role, you will serve as the strategic digital engine and storytelling voice of our organization. You will take ownership of translating complex systemic issues into accessible, empowering digital campaigns, maintaining our public web infrastructure, managing digital education channels, and leveraging search tools.
At the Human Impacts Institute, our fellows are a vibrant mix of leaders—Indigenous youth, artists, policymakers, and environmental justice advocates—chosen for their expertise and commitment to empowering frontline communities. They drive meaningful change through immersive residencies and collaborative community art projects, focusing on building capacity, conducting vital research, and leading initiatives to address urgent social and environmental challenges. By partnering with community members and key stakeholders, our fellows craft innovative solutions, ignite important conversations, and lead transformative efforts that amplify local voices and promote a sustainable, just future. Their work is essential in shaping resilient communities and advancing collective progress.
Apply for a Job
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and frontline community members to apply. Our Crew offers a supportive environment for experimentation, learning, and growth.
Consultancy positions are independent workers and are responsible for their local taxes, compliance, and insurance. We are guided by our internal fair wage policy to set rates dependent on global location and level of experience and seniority in the organization.
INTERNSHIPS
Grow as a Leader. Make a Difference.
Our internship program offers a dynamic, hands-on experience where you’ll play a key role in developing, managing, and evaluating our diverse programs.
We’re looking for dedicated individuals who can turn ideas into action. In return, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals while building your leadership potential.
You’ll thrive as a Crew member if you’re independent, organized, creative, and enjoy variety in your workday. If you're passionate about environmental and social justice and align with our mission, we’d love to have you on board.
We currently offer the following internships:
Global Leadership
Assist with our international exhibits and events by creating outreach materials, building strategic partnerships, planning and organizing events, and conducting research for proposal development.
Creative Communications
Support our outreach and communications efforts, helping to develop key marketing materials and campaigns. Experience with Canva and video editing is a plus.
Environmental Education
Help in researching and developing educational curricula and programs, coordinating workshops, and engaging in local community outreach.
NGO Management
Support grantwriting, sponsorship proposals, individual donor requests, supporting monitoring and evaluation tools, as well as earned income generation tools.
Become an Intern
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and frontline community members to apply. Our internships offer a supportive environment for experimentation, learning, and growth.
Internships are unpaid and available both virtually and in-person (NYC and Marseille). While a minimum of 10 hours per week is required, preference is given to those committing 20+ hours and eligible for college or training credits. International applicants and professionals seeking to expand their skills are welcome.
Please apply at least one month before our start dates: January 10th, May 15th, and September 1st.
Opportunities for Artists
We believe art is one of the most powerful tools for climate action. Whether you're a visual artist, filmmaker, musician, photographer, muralist, podcaster, or storyteller of any kind, there's a place for you in our work.
We are looking for creative people to join us in experimenting with connecting people to impactful action in big, bold, and beautiful ways. We are always looking for new partnerships and new ways to experiment in inspiring positive human impacts.
Check out our current open calls below:
Creative Climate Awards
CCA is an annual public festival in New York City where artists are at the center of the climate conversation.
Produced by the Human Impacts Institute, CCA brings together artists from all different mediums from around the world whose work responds to the climate crisis.
Each year, CCA creates space to inspire action through art and culture, spanning gallery exhibitions, film screenings, community salons, and live events.
If your work engages the climate crisis as subject, urgency, or community practice, this space is for you.
Applications are open year-round. Submit yours to be considered for the next cycle.
FELLOWSHIPS
Our fellows are diverse community leaders who are looking to deepen their experience and impact. From youth activists to policymakers, our fellows engage with HII Crew on an immersive learning experience that builds your role in the climate-arts movement, while increasing giving back to the community.
All fellowships are paid and are in many different formats, including weeklong intensives or full-time engagements of six months or more.
Currently the Artivism and Amplifiers and UEHL Fellowship are open for applications.
Check back for soon for openings of the C3 Lab.
At the Human Impacts Institute, our fellows are a vibrant mix of leaders—Indigenous youth, artists, policymakers, and environmental justice advocates—chosen for their expertise and commitment to empowering frontline communities. They drive meaningful change through immersive residencies and collaborative community art projects, focusing on building capacity, conducting vital research, and leading initiatives to address urgent social and environmental challenges. By partnering with community members and key stakeholders, our fellows craft innovative solutions, ignite important conversations, and lead transformative efforts that amplify local voices and promote a sustainable, just future. Their work is essential in shaping resilient communities and advancing collective progress.
Urban Environmental Health Lab
Applications are closed.
Bridging the gaps between climate justice, health, and creative community-based action through NYC-based residencies for local youth, artists and environmental justice groups.
Artivists & Amplifiers
Applications are closed.
Building the capacity of young, global climate leaders through co-creation, experiential learning, and mentorship.
Creative Climate Communications Lab
Applications will open in 2027
Developing connections between research, artists, and local leaders for large-scale impact through fellowships for local culture bearers, creatives, and community leaders.
JOIN OUR LEADERSHIP
Our Board of Directors and Advisory Council help steer the mission and vision of the organization, support our programs, and develop the infrastructure needed to ensure our operations are efficient and durable for the long-term.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors supports HII’s operations, with members taking an active role in fundraising, networking, public relations, event planning and strategic consulting for HII. As part of your commitment, you donate $4,500 per year to the organization.
Advisory Council
Our Advisory Council supports HII’s programming. Members share their expertise in their field by offering strategic consulting for HII. This is a volunteer position to support our mission.
At the Human Impacts Institute, our fellows are a vibrant mix of leaders—Indigenous youth, artists, policymakers, and environmental justice advocates—chosen for their expertise and commitment to empowering frontline communities. They drive meaningful change through immersive residencies and collaborative community art projects, focusing on building capacity, conducting vital research, and leading initiatives to address urgent social and environmental challenges. By partnering with community members and key stakeholders, our fellows craft innovative solutions, ignite important conversations, and lead transformative efforts that amplify local voices and promote a sustainable, just future. Their work is essential in shaping resilient communities and advancing collective progress.