People Team (HR) Intern

Thea Energy

Thea Energy

People & HR

Kearny, NJ, USA

Posted on May 8, 2026
About Thea Energy:
Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future.

Responsibilities

    At Thea, we believe our people are our greatest catalyst for innovation. As a People Team Intern, you’ll be sitting at the heart of our organizational culture. Reporting directly to the VP - People, you will gain a high-level perspective on how a People function scales, while executing the foundational tasks that keep our team thriving.

    This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented student or recent graduate looking to understand the "why" behind HR strategy and the "how" of operational excellence.

    What You’ll Do

    • Talent Acquisition Support: Assist in recruitment process, from sourcing candidates to coordinating interviews and ensuring a stellar candidate experience. Maintain our ATS data integrity with a keen eye for detail. Assist with enhancing our employer talent brand.

    • Culture & Engagement: Help design and execute internal initiatives that foster connection.

    • People Operations: Support the onboarding process for new hires to ensure they feel like "Theans" from day one. Create templates, process flows and SOPs.

    • Strategic Projects: Partner with the VP of People on special research projects.

The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:

  • Current Student or Recent Grad: Pursuing a degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
  • Prior HR experience is a plus.
  • Discreet & Trustworthy: You understand that working in "People" means handling sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality.
  • A Clear Communicator: Whether it’s an email to a candidate or a Slack message to the team, your communication is professional, warm, and concise.
  • Bias for Action: You don’t wait for a manual; you’re a problem-solver who enjoys figuring things out and improving processes.
  • Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with software applications and eager to learn HR tools (like Lever, LinkedIn Recruiter).
  • Experience with AI is a plus.
    • Compensation: $18-20/hr

    Why Intern at Thea?
    Direct Mentorship: You’ll work closely with the VP - People, gaining insights into executive-level decision-making.

    Impact: We are a lean team; your work will be visible and valued.

    Growth: We treat our interns as full members of the team. You’ll leave with a portfolio of real-world HR experience.

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It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
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