<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>XQ Institute </b>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. </div><div><br></div><div>As the <b>Graphic Design </b>intern, you’ll work closely with XQ’s Product and Creative team, contributing to visual storytelling and brand experiences that inspire students and educators nationwide. This role offers hands-on experience in design systems, campaign design, and direct contribution to product innovation that supports XQ’s mission to transform high school education. You’ll collaborate with designers, writers, and producers to create compelling visuals that connect audiences to XQ’s work, while learning how design supports innovation, communication, and impact at a mission-driven organization.</div><br><br><h3>Role and Responsibilities </h3><ul><li>Support XQ’s Product and Creative team in producing campaign assets, digital toolkits, and brand visuals that inspire students and educators.</li><li>Contribute to the design and maintenance of XQ’s brand and design system, ensuring consistency across print, web, and social channels.</li><li>Create layouts, infographics, and visual storytelling assets for campaigns, events, and reports.</li><li>Assist with concepting and developing creative directions for new initiatives from moodboards to final deliverables.</li><li>Prepare production-ready assets and templates for internal and external partners.</li><li>Collaborate with designers, writers, and producers to bring ideas to life across multiple platforms.</li><li>Support the creation of short-form videos or animated content for campaigns, product launches, and social media channels.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements</h3><ul><li>Rising undergraduate junior, senior, or recent 2026 graduate, preferably pursuing a degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field.</li><li>Strong portfolio showing an understanding of composition, typography, and visual hierarchy.</li><li>Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and  Figma.</li><li>Interest in branding, design systems, and creative storytelling for social impact.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and organization.</li><li>Collaborative spirit with curiosity to learn and take creative feedback.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative environment.</li><li>Experience or interest in motion design, video editing, or animation is a strong plus</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: Graphic Designer

<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>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;</div><div><br></div><div>As the <b>Graphic Design </b>intern, you’ll work closely with XQ’s Product and Creative team, contributing to visual storytelling and brand experiences that inspire students and educators nationwide. This role offers hands-on experience in design systems, campaign design, and direct contribution to product innovation that supports XQ’s mission to transform high school education. You’ll collaborate with designers, writers, and producers to create compelling visuals that connect audiences to XQ’s work, while learning how design supports innovation, communication, and impact at a mission-driven organization.</div><br><br><h3>Role and Responsibilities </h3><ul><li>Support XQ’s Product and Creative team in producing campaign assets, digital toolkits, and brand visuals that inspire students and educators.</li><li>Contribute to the design and maintenance of XQ’s brand and design system, ensuring consistency across print, web, and social channels.</li><li>Create layouts, infographics, and visual storytelling assets for campaigns, events, and reports.</li><li>Assist with concepting and developing creative directions for new initiatives from moodboards to final deliverables.</li><li>Prepare production-ready assets and templates for internal and external partners.</li><li>Collaborate with designers, writers, and producers to bring ideas to life across multiple platforms.</li><li>Support the creation of short-form videos or animated content for campaigns, product launches, and social media channels.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements</h3><ul><li>Rising undergraduate junior, senior, or recent 2026 graduate, preferably pursuing a degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field.</li><li>Strong portfolio showing an understanding of composition, typography, and visual hierarchy.</li><li>Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and&nbsp; Figma.</li><li>Interest in branding, design systems, and creative storytelling for social impact.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and organization.</li><li>Collaborative spirit with curiosity to learn and take creative feedback.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative environment.</li><li>Experience or interest in motion design, video editing, or animation is a strong plus</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: Graphic Designer

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