<div><b style="font-size:24px;">Overview</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Emerson Collective (EC) is a company of investors, changemakers, creative thinkers, and problem solvers working to make a lasting mark on the world. </span></div><div><br></div><div><a style="font-size:16px;" href="https://www.emersoncollective.com/programs/internships/emerson-collective-summer-internships"><b>Emerson Collective’s summer internship program</b></a><span style="font-size:16px;"><b> </b>places rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors - and, for select opportunities, undergraduate students graduating in 2026 - in <b>paid</b> internship opportunities across Emerson Collective and our longstanding nonprofit partners </span><a style="font-size:16px;" href="https://xqsuperschool.org/">XQ Institute</a><span style="font-size:16px;">, </span><a style="font-size:16px;" href="https://www.unumfund.org/">E Pluribus Unum</a><span style="font-size:16px;">, and </span><a style="font-size:16px;" href="https://www.chicagocred.org/">Chicago CRED</a><span style="font-size:16px;">. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">We’re looking for college students who think big, embrace challenges, and thrive in collaboration.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">The internship is onsite, 40 hours per week, from </span><b><span style="font-size:16px;">June 15 through August 7, 2026.</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> A mandatory paid virtual onboarding and orientation will take place </span><b><span style="font-size:16px;">June 10–12.</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> See below for more details.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">Application Deadline:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Tuesday, </span><b><span style="font-size:16px;">January 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET.</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Applications submitted after this deadline will not be accepted.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:18px;">The Opportunity</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">At </span><b style="font-size:12pt;">Chicago CRED</b><span style="font-size:12pt;"> we take a multifaceted approach to reducing gun violence and creating lasting change. The Program team contributes to this mission by providing direct services, addressing and alleviating barriers to participant success, and supporting program development and continuous improvement. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">As the </span><b style="font-size:12pt;">Program </b><span style="font-size:12pt;">intern, you’ll support strategic initiatives that strengthen programming for youth and adults, workforce development, and staff wellness. You’ll gain hands-on experience in program research, evaluation, and design—helping to improve services that advance opportunity and healing for individuals affected by violence. This role is ideal for someone who’s passionate about equity, data-informed program improvement, and community impact.</span></div><br><br><h3>Role and Responsibilities </h3><ul><li>Conduct research on national and state workforce development programs serving justice-involved or high-risk populations.</li><li>Analyze retention and outcome benchmarks across comparable workforce and reentry programs.</li><li>Develop summaries and reference briefs comparing CRED’s participant outcomes to other Community Violence Intervention (CVI) and reentry workforce models.</li><li>Review state-level workforce initiatives and funding sources such as WIOA, reentry grants, and apprenticeships.</li><li>Support the preparation of internal reports, presentations, and data visualizations to inform program improvements.</li><li>Assist in planning and documenting staff wellness and professional development activities.</li><li>Create and share tools that promote trauma-informed supervision and staff reflection.</li><li>Provide administrative and coordination support for meetings, events, and end-of-summer reporting.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements</h3><ul><li>Rising undergraduate sophomore, junior, senior, or recent 2026 college graduate, preferably with an interest in public policy, education, social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field. </li><li>Demonstrated interest in community violence intervention (CVI) work, reentry, workforce development, or staff wellness.</li><li>Strong analytical and writing skills, with attention to detail and data accuracy.</li><li>Experience with Excel, Google Sheets, or other data tracking tools preferred.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively with diverse teams.</li><li>Commitment to confidentiality, cultural humility, and trauma-informed approaches.</li></ul><br><div><span style="font-size:18px;"><b>Internship Details</b></span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Compensation</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">- All interns are paid </span><b style="font-size:16px;">$25 per hour</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> and can expect to work 40 hours per week from </span><b style="font-size:16px;">June 15 to August 7</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> (eight weeks). </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">- Interns will also be paid </span><b style="font-size:16px;">$25 per hour</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> for onboarding and orientation sessions taking place </span><b style="font-size:16px;">June 10–12</b><span style="font-size:16px;">. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">- All interns receive a </span><b style="font-size:16px;">lunch allowance </b><span style="font-size:16px;">and a </span><b style="font-size:16px;">commuter allowance</b><span style="font-size:16px;">, and may also receive </span><b style="font-size:16px;">travel and housing allowances</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> as needed.</span><b style="font-size:16px;"> </b></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">Key Dates</span></b></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">- November 18 – January 6:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Internship applications accepted; interviews begin on a rolling basis</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Applications must be submitted by 2:00 PM PT/5:00 PM ET on Tuesday, January 6.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">(Please note that not all applicants will be selected for interviews.)</span></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">- January 12 – March 7:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Interviews continue and offers extended</span></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">- June 10–12:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Mandatory virtual onboarding and orientation</span></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">- June 15:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Internship program begins</span></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">- August 7:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Internship program concludes</span></div>

<p>Emerson Collective is a social change organization that uses a broad range of tools including philanthropy, impact investing, and policy solutions to create the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Established and led by Laurene Powell Jobs, Emerson Collective is working to renew some of society&rsquo;s most calcified systems, creating new possibilities for individuals, families, and communities.</p>

Summer Intern, Chicago CRED: Program

<div><b>Overview</b></div><div><br></div><div><span>Emerson Collective (EC) is a company of investors, changemakers, creative thinkers, and problem solvers working to make a lasting mark on the world.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://www.emersoncollective.com/programs/internships/emerson-collective-summer-internships"><b>Emerson Collective’s summer internship program</b></a><span><b>&nbsp;</b>places rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors - and, for select opportunities, undergraduate students graduating in 2026 - in <b>paid</b> internship opportunities across Emerson Collective and our longstanding nonprofit partners </span><a href="https://xqsuperschool.org/">XQ Institute</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.unumfund.org/">E Pluribus Unum</a><span>, and </span><a href="https://www.chicagocred.org/">Chicago CRED</a><span>.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>We’re looking for college students who think big, embrace challenges, and thrive in collaboration.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>The internship is onsite, 40 hours per week, from </span><b><span>June 15 through August 7, 2026.</span></b><span> A mandatory paid virtual onboarding and orientation will take place </span><b><span>June 10–12.</span></b><span> See below for more details.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>Application Deadline:</span></b><span> Tuesday, </span><b><span>January 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET.</span></b><span> Applications submitted after this deadline will not be accepted.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>The Opportunity</b></div><div><br></div><div><span>At </span><b>Chicago CRED</b><span> we take a multifaceted approach to reducing gun violence and creating lasting change. The Program team contributes to this mission by providing direct services, addressing and alleviating barriers to participant success, and supporting program development and continuous improvement.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>As the </span><b>Program </b><span>intern, you’ll support strategic initiatives that strengthen programming for youth and adults, workforce development, and staff wellness. You’ll gain hands-on experience in program research, evaluation, and design—helping to improve services that advance opportunity and healing for individuals affected by violence. This role is ideal for someone who’s passionate about equity, data-informed program improvement, and community impact.</span></div><br><br><h3>Role and Responsibilities </h3><ul><li>Conduct research on national and state workforce development programs serving justice-involved or high-risk populations.</li><li>Analyze retention and outcome benchmarks across comparable workforce and reentry programs.</li><li>Develop summaries and reference briefs comparing CRED’s participant outcomes to other Community Violence Intervention (CVI) and reentry workforce models.</li><li>Review state-level workforce initiatives and funding sources such as WIOA, reentry grants, and apprenticeships.</li><li>Support the preparation of internal reports, presentations, and data visualizations to inform program improvements.</li><li>Assist in planning and documenting staff wellness and professional development activities.</li><li>Create and share tools that promote trauma-informed supervision and staff reflection.</li><li>Provide administrative and coordination support for meetings, events, and end-of-summer reporting.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements</h3><ul><li>Rising undergraduate sophomore, junior, senior, or recent 2026 college graduate, preferably with an interest in public policy, education, social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated interest in community violence intervention (CVI) work, reentry, workforce development, or staff wellness.</li><li>Strong analytical and writing skills, with attention to detail and data accuracy.</li><li>Experience with Excel, Google Sheets, or other data tracking tools preferred.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively with diverse teams.</li><li>Commitment to confidentiality, cultural humility, and trauma-informed approaches.</li></ul><br><div><span><b>Internship Details</b></span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Compensation</b></div><div><br></div><div><span>- All interns are paid </span><b>$25 per hour</b><span> and can expect to work 40 hours per week from </span><b>June 15 to August 7</b><span> (eight weeks). </span></div><div><span>- Interns will also be paid </span><b>$25 per hour</b><span> for onboarding and orientation sessions taking place </span><b>June 10–12</b><span>. </span></div><div><span>- All interns receive a </span><b>lunch allowance </b><span>and a </span><b>commuter allowance</b><span>, and may also receive </span><b>travel and housing allowances</b><span> as needed.</span><b>&nbsp;</b></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>Key Dates</span></b></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>- November 18 – January 6:</span></b><span> Internship applications accepted; interviews begin on a rolling basis</span></div><div><span>Applications must be submitted by 2:00 PM PT/5:00 PM ET on Tuesday, January 6.</span></div><div><span>(Please note that not all applicants will be selected for interviews.)</span></div><div><b><span>- January 12 – March 7:</span></b><span> Interviews continue and offers extended</span></div><div><b><span>- June 10–12:</span></b><span> Mandatory virtual onboarding and orientation</span></div><div><b><span>- June 15:</span></b><span> Internship program begins</span></div><div><b><span>- August 7:</span></b><span> Internship program concludes</span></div>

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