<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><b style="font-size:12pt;">XQ Institute </b><span style="font-size:12pt;">is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to rethinking the high school experience so every student graduates ready to succeed in college, career, and real life. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">The Finance team at XQ Institute drives financial clarity and data-informed decision-making across the organization. As the </span><b style="font-size:12pt;">Finance</b><span style="font-size:12pt;"> intern, you'll gain hands-on experience at the intersection of finance, data visualization, and SQL-based analysis, helping modernize XQ’s financial reporting and dashboard systems. You’ll collaborate with the Finance team to automate data pipelines, improve reporting accuracy, and uncover insights that inform strategic decisions. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore emerging technologies by contributing to AI and automation projects that streamline financial planning and analysis workflows. This internship is ideal for someone who’s curious about data, motivated to learn new technologies, and eager to see how financial and operational data shape strategy in a mission-driven organization.</span></div><br><br><h3>Role and Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Support the development and improvement of financial and operational dashboards that visualize key metrics and performance indicators.</li><li>Clean, organize, and validate data from systems to improve data accuracy and reporting quality.</li><li>Learn to write and run SQL queries to extract and analyze financial and operational data from databases.</li><li>Help prepare and review monthly and quarterly reports, ensuring data integrity and timely delivery.</li><li>Partner with departments across the organization to understand data needs and develop accessible, actionable insights.</li><li>Assist in testing or building light automations - potentially using AI - to streamline recurring FP&amp;A tasks (e.g., variance tracking, forecasting updates, or report generation).</li></ul><h3>Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements</h3><ul><li>Rising undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior, preferably pursuing a degree related to finance, data analytics, economics, computer science, or business.</li><li>Strong analytical and quantitative thinking skills.</li><li>Experience with or interest in SQL, data visualization, or financial modeling.</li><li>Proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel; familiarity with data tools, Looker Studio, or Tableau is a plus.</li><li>Detail-oriented, organized, and motivated to learn new tools and systems.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Collaborative, curious, and proactive, with a strong growth mindset.</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, XQ Institute: Finance

<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><b>XQ Institute </b><span>is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to rethinking the high school experience so every student graduates ready to succeed in college, career, and real life.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>The Finance team at XQ Institute drives financial clarity and data-informed decision-making across the organization. As the </span><b>Finance</b><span> intern, you'll gain hands-on experience at the intersection of finance, data visualization, and SQL-based analysis, helping modernize XQ’s financial reporting and dashboard systems. You’ll collaborate with the Finance team to automate data pipelines, improve reporting accuracy, and uncover insights that inform strategic decisions. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore emerging technologies by contributing to AI and automation projects that streamline financial planning and analysis workflows. This internship is ideal for someone who’s curious about data, motivated to learn new technologies, and eager to see how financial and operational data shape strategy in a mission-driven organization.</span></div><br><br><h3>Role and Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Support the development and improvement of financial and operational dashboards that visualize key metrics and performance indicators.</li><li>Clean, organize, and validate data from systems to improve data accuracy and reporting quality.</li><li>Learn to write and run SQL queries to extract and analyze financial and operational data from databases.</li><li>Help prepare and review monthly and quarterly reports, ensuring data integrity and timely delivery.</li><li>Partner with departments across the organization to understand data needs and develop accessible, actionable insights.</li><li>Assist in testing or building light automations - potentially using AI - to streamline recurring FP&amp;A tasks (e.g., variance tracking, forecasting updates, or report generation).</li></ul><h3>Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements</h3><ul><li>Rising undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior, preferably pursuing a degree related to finance, data analytics, economics, computer science, or business.</li><li>Strong analytical and quantitative thinking skills.</li><li>Experience with or interest in SQL, data visualization, or financial modeling.</li><li>Proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel; familiarity with data tools, Looker Studio, or Tableau is a plus.</li><li>Detail-oriented, organized, and motivated to learn new tools and systems.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Collaborative, curious, and proactive, with a strong growth mindset.</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, XQ Institute: Finance

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