<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;">Venture</b><span style="font-size:12pt;"> team invests in consequential companies delivering generational impact and venture-scale returns across all stages. We invest in companies in a number of sectors, including AI, climate, healthcare, fintech, edtech, the future of work, and media. The Venture Success group within the Venture team partners with Emerson Collective’s portfolio companies by building out services and resources to help them scale and grow. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">As the </span><b style="font-size:12pt;">Portfolio Support</b><span style="font-size:12pt;"> intern, you’ll work with the Venture Success group and have the unique opportunity to gain exposure to multiple functions, such as operations and data analysis, community building, and event planning.</span></div><br><br><h3>Role and Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Operationalizing portfolio support efforts through data capture, automation, and auditing internal CRM systems.</li><li>Helping plan and execute events that range from networking receptions to hands-on tactical workshops for company leaders.</li><li>Support storytelling and marketing efforts by creating content for event briefs, founder spotlights, and materials that elevate the Venture team’s messaging to founders, investors, and ecosystem partners.</li><li>Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives that tap into the expertise across Emerson Collective to build connections, amplify impact, and advance shared goals.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements</h3><ul><li>Rising undergraduate junior or senior.</li><li>Strong analytical, operational, and strategic thinking skills.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in data entry and analysis.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing tasks, navigating ambiguity, and meeting deadlines effectively.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, Google Slides, and ChatGPT. </li><li>Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Splash, Salesforce, Affinity, and Airtable is appreciated, with training available for internal systems.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.</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, Venture Success: Portfolio Support

<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>Venture</b><span> team invests in consequential companies delivering generational impact and venture-scale returns across all stages. We invest in companies in a number of sectors, including AI, climate, healthcare, fintech, edtech, the future of work, and media. The Venture Success group within the Venture team partners with Emerson Collective’s portfolio companies by building out services and resources to help them scale and grow.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>As the </span><b>Portfolio Support</b><span> intern, you’ll work with the Venture Success group and have the unique opportunity to gain exposure to multiple functions, such as operations and data analysis, community building, and event planning.</span></div><br><br><h3>Role and Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Operationalizing portfolio support efforts through data capture, automation, and auditing internal CRM systems.</li><li>Helping plan and execute events that range from networking receptions to hands-on tactical workshops for company leaders.</li><li>Support storytelling and marketing efforts by creating content for event briefs, founder spotlights, and materials that elevate the Venture team’s messaging to founders, investors, and ecosystem partners.</li><li>Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives that tap into the expertise across Emerson Collective to build connections, amplify impact, and advance shared goals.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements</h3><ul><li>Rising undergraduate junior or senior.</li><li>Strong analytical, operational, and strategic thinking skills.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in data entry and analysis.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing tasks, navigating ambiguity, and meeting deadlines effectively.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, Google Slides, and ChatGPT.&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Splash, Salesforce, Affinity, and Airtable is appreciated, with training available for internal systems.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.</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>

Summer Intern, Venture Success: Portfolio Support

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