<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;">Technology </b><span style="font-size:12pt;">team focuses on building scalable, human-centered systems that empower teams and improve processes for our stakeholders. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">As the </span><b style="font-size:12pt;">CRM Product</b><span style="font-size:12pt;"> intern, you’ll help develop and optimize Emerson Collective’s Salesforce CRM and related tools, working alongside the Product Manager and cross-functional teams to enhance functionality and user experience. You’ll gain hands-on experience in digital product development, systems design, and user-centered strategy within a mission-driven company. Ideal candidates bring curiosity about how technology can streamline operations and improve collaboration, along with an interest in product management, UX design, or data systems.</span></div><br><br><h3>Role and Responsibilities </h3><ul><li>Partner with the Senior Product Manager, CRM to manage the product backlog, triage incoming requests, and ensure clarity of priorities.</li><li>Conduct user research and stakeholder interviews to gather requirements and identify pain points.</li><li>Draft and refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and process documentation for upcoming Salesforce/CRM features and enhancements.</li><li>Collaborate with Admins and Developers to test new functionality and document outcomes.</li><li>Analyze usage data and create dashboards or reports to measure product impact.</li><li>Support sprint planning meetings, stand-ups, and retrospectives as part of Agile development practices.</li><li>Help maintain internal documentation on product features, workflows, and best practices.</li><li>Contribute to strategic initiatives such as roadmap planning, release notes, or user enablement resources.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements</h3><ul><li>Rising undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior, with a demonstrated interest in product management, user experience design, or systems thinking.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable interpreting data and user feedback.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documentation and stakeholder interaction.</li><li>Experience with project or task management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, or Jira).</li><li>Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM platforms is a strong plus.</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Collaborative mindset with a desire to learn and contribute meaningfully to team goals.</li><li>Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies or product lifecycle concepts is a plus.</li><li><br></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, Technology: CRM Products

<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>Technology </b><span>team focuses on building scalable, human-centered systems that empower teams and improve processes for our stakeholders.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>As the </span><b>CRM Product</b><span> intern, you’ll help develop and optimize Emerson Collective’s Salesforce CRM and related tools, working alongside the Product Manager and cross-functional teams to enhance functionality and user experience. You’ll gain hands-on experience in digital product development, systems design, and user-centered strategy within a mission-driven company. Ideal candidates bring curiosity about how technology can streamline operations and improve collaboration, along with an interest in product management, UX design, or data systems.</span></div><br><br><h3>Role and Responsibilities </h3><ul><li>Partner with the Senior Product Manager, CRM to manage the product backlog, triage incoming requests, and ensure clarity of priorities.</li><li>Conduct user research and stakeholder interviews to gather requirements and identify pain points.</li><li>Draft and refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and process documentation for upcoming Salesforce/CRM features and enhancements.</li><li>Collaborate with Admins and Developers to test new functionality and document outcomes.</li><li>Analyze usage data and create dashboards or reports to measure product impact.</li><li>Support sprint planning meetings, stand-ups, and retrospectives as part of Agile development practices.</li><li>Help maintain internal documentation on product features, workflows, and best practices.</li><li>Contribute to strategic initiatives such as roadmap planning, release notes, or user enablement resources.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements</h3><ul><li>Rising undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior, with a demonstrated interest in product management, user experience design, or systems thinking.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable interpreting data and user feedback.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documentation and stakeholder interaction.</li><li>Experience with project or task management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, or Jira).</li><li>Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM platforms is a strong plus.</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Collaborative mindset with a desire to learn and contribute meaningfully to team goals.</li><li>Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies or product lifecycle concepts is a plus.</li><li><br></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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