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Emerson Collective · 1 month ago

Summer Intern, XQ Institute: Design Operations & Production

Oakland, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25/hr - $25/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Emerson Collective is a company of investors, changemakers, and creative thinkers working to make a lasting mark on the world. The Design Operations & Production intern at XQ Institute will support the Product and Creative team in creative production, project management, and design operations while collaborating with cross-functional partners across various channels.

Customer ServiceNon ProfitSocial

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support producers and project managers in tracking timelines, deliverables, and milestones across multiple channels (print, digital, social, video, and live events)

Maintain project documentation, dashboards, and status updates in Asana

Participate in team meetings and capture key decisions, action items, and follow-ups

Assist with pre-production tasks such as sourcing images, coordinating with vendors, and preparing creative files

Perform quality assurance reviews on design deliverables before final delivery

Support creative reviews and prepare presentation decks and materials as needed

Organize and maintain creative assets and archives using Google Drive, Figma, and related tools

Contribute to updating team templates, documentation, and process playbooks

Partner with cross-functional teams in full-company operational launches

Learn how brand systems and production pipelines enable creative consistency and efficiency

Qualification

Creative productionProject managementGoogle SuiteAsanaFigmaWritten communicationVerbal communicationOrganizational skillsAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Rising undergraduate junior or senior, preferably pursuing a degree in communications, design, media production, marketing, or a related field

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating across diverse teams

Familiarity with Google Suite, Asana, and Figma

An interest in creative production, storytelling, and the process of moving ideas from concept to execution efficiently

Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and contribute to a collaborative team environment

Strong sense of accountability, time management, and curiosity to learn new systems and tools

Troubleshoot small challenges independently

Possess a strong sense of accountability and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

Benefits

Lunch allowance

Commuter allowance

Travel and housing allowances

Company

Emerson Collective

Emerson Collective strengthens schools, secures rights for immigrants, and restores relationship between humanity and nature.

Founded in 2004

Palo Alto, California, USA

201-500 employees

http://emersoncollective.com

H1B Sponsorship

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