<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;">The </span><b style="font-size:12pt;">Political </b><span style="font-size:12pt;">team focuses on expanding democracy protections at the federal, state, and local levels. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">As the </span><b style="font-size:12pt;">Political</b><span style="font-size:12pt;"> intern, you’ll help execute a high-impact, integrated political and electoral strategy across our core issue areas, including immigration, education, the environment, and health equity. You’ll conduct research, support campaign and grant work, and help the team stay connected to key partners and developments. Ideal candidates have a demonstrated interest in policy and politics, a strong understanding of social media, current events, and the news cycle, and excellent research and writing skills.</span></div><br><br><h3>Role and Responsibilities </h3><ul><li>Assist with political, grant, and campaign research.</li><li>Use internal tools to support operational efficiency across the team.</li><li>Attend partner meetings, briefings, and convenings as needed, providing in-office meeting support.</li><li>Provide research, input, and guidance related to the organization’s strategic advocacy and political campaigns.</li><li>Draft memos, briefings, and research papers for internal leaders as needed.</li><li>Support and coordinate the Political team’s ability to develop grant proposals of prospective grantees for internal review.</li><li>Regularly track and evaluate success metrics and adapt strategies to grow and improve outreach results.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements</h3><ul><li>Rising undergraduate junior or senior, preferably pursuing a degree in policy, politics, or a related field.</li><li>Demonstrated awareness of current events, political developments, and media narratives, including comfort navigating traditional and social media sources.</li><li>Adaptable to shifting priorities and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>High level of confidentiality, judgment, and professionalism</li><li>Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to encourage collaboration with other programs, colleagues, and partners</li><li>Highly motivated, proactive work style with excellent organizational skills and maturity.</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, Political

<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>The </span><b>Political </b><span>team focuses on expanding democracy protections at the federal, state, and local levels.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>As the </span><b>Political</b><span> intern, you’ll help execute a high-impact, integrated political and electoral strategy across our core issue areas, including immigration, education, the environment, and health equity. You’ll conduct research, support campaign and grant work, and help the team stay connected to key partners and developments. Ideal candidates have a demonstrated interest in policy and politics, a strong understanding of social media, current events, and the news cycle, and excellent research and writing skills.</span></div><br><br><h3>Role and Responsibilities </h3><ul><li>Assist with political, grant, and campaign research.</li><li>Use internal tools to support operational efficiency across the team.</li><li>Attend partner meetings, briefings, and convenings as needed, providing in-office meeting support.</li><li>Provide research, input, and guidance related to the organization’s strategic advocacy and political campaigns.</li><li>Draft memos, briefings, and research papers for internal leaders as needed.</li><li>Support and coordinate the Political team’s ability to develop grant proposals of prospective grantees for internal review.</li><li>Regularly track and evaluate success metrics and adapt strategies to grow and improve outreach results.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements</h3><ul><li>Rising undergraduate junior or senior, preferably pursuing a degree in policy, politics, or a related field.</li><li>Demonstrated awareness of current events, political developments, and media narratives, including comfort navigating traditional and social media sources.</li><li>Adaptable to shifting priorities and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>High level of confidentiality, judgment, and professionalism</li><li>Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to encourage collaboration with other programs, colleagues, and partners</li><li>Highly motivated, proactive work style with excellent organizational skills and maturity.</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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