Emerson Collective · 2 months ago
Summer Intern, Philanthropy: Social Innovation
Palo Alto, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $25/hr
Start in 2026 SummerEmerson Collective is a company of investors and changemakers dedicated to making a lasting impact on the world. The Social Innovation intern will conduct research, draft materials, and participate in meetings to support high-impact nonprofits and advance social initiatives.
Customer ServiceNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Conduct research across a variety of topics, leveraging online resources, reports, webinars, and learning sessions, and more
Prepare memos and written materials that support various initiatives
Participate in meetings that advance our understanding of issues and/or the work of nonprofit partners
Support analyses and insights work, including helping to collect or review data
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Rising undergraduate sophomore, junior, or rising senior
Demonstrated commitment to social impact and curiosity about how philanthropy can help solve complex problems
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize large amounts of information
Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly summarize ideas for different audiences
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities
Collaborative and proactive, and comfortable working in dynamic environments with evolving priorities
Energized by learning about new topics and contributing to meaningful, mission-driven work
Preferred
Pursuing a degree related to public policy, economics, sociology, political science, business, or another field focused on understanding and addressing social challenges
Benefits
Lunch allowance
Commuter allowance
Travel and housing allowances as needed
Company
Emerson Collective
Emerson Collective strengthens schools, secures rights for immigrants, and restores relationship between humanity and nature.
Founded in 2004
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Amy Low
Managing Director, Fellowships and Nonprofit Media
Anne Marie Burgoyne
Managing Director, Philanthropy
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