Volunteer HR Lead Vacancy at Fair Tourism

Fair Tourism is a Dutch non-profit organization (est. 1989) committed to promoting sustainable, community-based tourism (CBT). We work to ensure Indigenous communities are not treated as tourist attractions, but are empowered as leaders in shaping their own tourism initiatives. 

We develop capacity-building programs, collaborate with universities, and currently run projects in Thailand, Indonesia, and Kenya. Since 2025, we have also been a proud member of The Hague Humanity Hub.

Why is this a volunteer position?

We are seeking passionate individuals who want to help shape our organization. Your contribution will directly support our ability to scale our visibility, strengthen our positioning, and increase our impact on Indigenous communities worldwide.

HR Lead (Volunteer Role)

Fair Tourism is seeking an HR Lead to oversee the health, structure, efficiency, and internal governance of our organization. In this role, you will define our HR strategy, refine our organizational structure, and nurture our volunteer talent lifecycle to build a thriving, aligned, and inclusive culture that drives long-term organizational impact.

🕓 Commitment: 10–15 hours per week (Flexible)

📍 Location: The Hague, Netherlands (Hybrid)

🤝 Collaboration: The Hague Humanity Hub

💚 Type: Volunteer (Unpaid)

⭐ Key Responsibilities

As the HR Lead, you will play a strategic role in shaping our internal organizational systems, leading the HR & Internal Operations team, and supporting organizational growth. While the Operations Manager manages day-to-day operations, you will oversee broader systems, governance, and structural alignment across departments (HR, Marketing, Projects, and Fundraising).

Your tasks will include:

• Develop and execute the HR strategy aligned with organizational growth.
• Design and refine organizational structure, succession planning, and talent pipeline development.
• Lead the HR & Internal Operations team, including supervising the Operations Manager.
• Oversee the end-to-end volunteer lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, engagement, retention) and identify causes of disengagement or turnover.
• Develop culture-building initiatives and ensure fairness and inclusion across all operations.
• Oversee internal operational systems, strengthen accountability systems, and standardize workflows (with support from Operations).
• Ensure structural alignment and clear communication systems across HR, Marketing, Projects, and Fundraising.
• Support the CEO with organizational clarity and oversee internal administrative documentation.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 1+ years of experience in HR, organizational development, operations management, or team leadership (preferably in non-profit or impact-driven sectors).
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to guide teams, foster inclusion, and manage disengagement or organizational friction.
• Demonstrated ability to design organizational structures, standardize workflows, and build accountability systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance strategic HR planning with operational oversight.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, mission-driven, volunteer environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in social impact, sustainable tourism, environmental organizations, or the non-profit sector.
• Familiarity with volunteer management, talent pipeline development, and culture-building in remote or cross-functional teams.
• Experience collaborating with executive leadership to improve internal governance and administrative processes.

Why Join Fair Tourism?

• Opportunity to shape a growing mission-driven organization
• Opportunity to scale up your experience and test yourself in a leading role
• Lead impactful global partnerships promoting responsible tourism
• Work closely with leadership and contribute to strategic decision-making
• Flexible and collaborative work environment
• Collaboration with The Hague Humanity Hub community

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Fair Tourism is committed to building an inclusive and diverse team. We strongly encourage applications from professionals with experience in fundraising and partnerships, early-career professionals who want to scale up their expertise and test themselves in a leading position as well as people returning to the workforce after a career break, particularly those with prior relevant experience in the field. Your unique perspectives and experiences are highly valued and welcomed.

How to Apply

Interested in this role? We would love to hear from you! Please send an email to hr@fairtourism.nl with your CV and a brief cover letter, indicating "Application HR Lead Fair Tourism" as the subject.