<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. As the </span><b style="font-size:12pt;">Product Design </b><span style="font-size:12pt;">intern, you’ll join XQ’s Product and Creative team to help design innovative educational tools and experiences that transform high schools nationwide. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the end-to-end design process—from user research and prototyping to UI/UX design and testing—while learning how great design helps drive systems change in education. You’ll collaborate with designers, engineers, and researchers to create products that are intuitive, impactful, and aligned with XQ’s mission of reimagining high school education. This role is ideal for a creative, detail-oriented problem-solver who’s passionate about building meaningful user experiences for social good.</span></div><br><br><h3>Role and Responsibilities </h3><ul><li>Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for digital products.</li><li>Participate in user research sessions and translate insights into design improvements.</li><li>Collaborate with engineers, researchers, and other designers to iterate and refine designs.</li><li>Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to enhance user experience.</li><li>Support the maintenance and evolution of XQ’s design system for consistency across products.</li><li>Contribute to brainstorming and ideation sessions for new product features.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements</h3><ul><li>Rising undergraduate junior, senior, or recent 2026 college graduate majoring in design, human-computer interaction, or a related field. </li><li>Familiarity with design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to create visually compelling designs.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.</li><li>Passionate about educational technology, design for impact, and creating accessible, equitable experiences.</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.</li><li>Curious, resourceful, and eager to learn new tools, methodologies, and design approaches.</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: Product 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><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;As the </span><b>Product Design </b><span>intern, you’ll join XQ’s Product and Creative team to help design innovative educational tools and experiences that transform high schools nationwide. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the end-to-end design process—from user research and prototyping to UI/UX design and testing—while learning how great design helps drive systems change in education. You’ll collaborate with designers, engineers, and researchers to create products that are intuitive, impactful, and aligned with XQ’s mission of reimagining high school education. This role is ideal for a creative, detail-oriented problem-solver who’s passionate about building meaningful user experiences for social good.</span></div><br><br><h3>Role and Responsibilities </h3><ul><li>Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for digital products.</li><li>Participate in user research sessions and translate insights into design improvements.</li><li>Collaborate with engineers, researchers, and other designers to iterate and refine designs.</li><li>Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to enhance user experience.</li><li>Support the maintenance and evolution of XQ’s design system for consistency across products.</li><li>Contribute to brainstorming and ideation sessions for new product features.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements</h3><ul><li>Rising undergraduate junior, senior, or recent 2026 college graduate majoring in design, human-computer interaction, or a related field.&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to create visually compelling designs.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.</li><li>Passionate about educational technology, design for impact, and creating accessible, equitable experiences.</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.</li><li>Curious, resourceful, and eager to learn new tools, methodologies, and design approaches.</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: Product Designer

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