<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;">People</b><span style="font-size:12pt;"> team powers the employee lifecycle at Emerson Collective. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">As the </span><b style="font-size:12pt;">People Team Intern</b><span style="font-size:12pt;">, you’ll gain hands-on experience in human resources and talent operations, learning how HR, recruiting, and people systems work together to build a thriving, inclusive workplace. You’ll contribute to a range of projects spanning onboarding, recruitment, HR technology, learning and development, data management, employee engagement, and support of the internship team. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">This role is ideal for someone curious about how organizations cultivate culture, support employee growth, and implement efficient, people-centered systems. You’ll work closely with members of the People Operations team to design better processes, analyze data, and support cross-team initiatives.</span></div><br><br><h3>Role and Responsibilities </h3><ul><li>Project support of HR systems optimization and workflow automation project, particularly in the area of database auditing and clean-up. </li><li>Develop sustainable strategies for data tracking and engagement.</li><li>Coordinate with the People Operations team to document workflows and standard operating procedures as assigned.</li><li>Audit employee directory, organizational chart, job description database, and other employee data as assigned.</li><li>Research and assess emerging HR technology solutions as assigned.</li><li>Research employee resources, initiatives, and opportunities for reducing carbon footprint.</li><li>Review and propose improvements to People Operations' support of the summer internship program, including, but not limited to, the application process, onboarding, programming, and communications. </li><li>Support intern cohort compliance training (e.g., Anti-Harassment and Emergency Preparedness).</li></ul><h3>Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements</h3><ul><li>Rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, preferably pursuing a degree in HR, business, psychology, technology, or organizational behavior.</li><li>A strong interest in HR, organizational development, or workplace culture best practices.</li><li>Ability to analyze, filter, and report on large data sets in Google Sheets or Excel.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and sound judgment.</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks and a proactive attitude.</li><li>Commitment to confidentiality and discretion.</li><li>A proven background in a dynamic and evolving work environment.</li><li>Intuitive, perceptive, and open to learning new systems and ideas.</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, People

<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>People</b><span> team powers the employee lifecycle at Emerson Collective.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>As the </span><b>People Team Intern</b><span>, you’ll gain hands-on experience in human resources and talent operations, learning how HR, recruiting, and people systems work together to build a thriving, inclusive workplace. You’ll contribute to a range of projects spanning onboarding, recruitment, HR technology, learning and development, data management, employee engagement, and support of the internship team.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>This role is ideal for someone curious about how organizations cultivate culture, support employee growth, and implement efficient, people-centered systems. You’ll work closely with members of the People Operations team to design better processes, analyze data, and support cross-team initiatives.</span></div><br><br><h3>Role and Responsibilities </h3><ul><li>Project support of HR systems optimization and workflow automation project, particularly in the area of database auditing and clean-up.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop sustainable strategies for data tracking and engagement.</li><li>Coordinate with the People Operations team to document workflows and standard operating procedures as assigned.</li><li>Audit employee directory, organizational chart, job description database, and other employee data as assigned.</li><li>Research and assess emerging HR technology solutions as assigned.</li><li>Research employee resources, initiatives, and opportunities for reducing carbon footprint.</li><li>Review and propose improvements to People Operations' support of the summer internship program, including, but not limited to, the application process, onboarding, programming, and communications.&nbsp;</li><li>Support intern cohort compliance training (e.g., Anti-Harassment and Emergency Preparedness).</li></ul><h3>Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements</h3><ul><li>Rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, preferably pursuing a degree in HR, business, psychology, technology, or organizational behavior.</li><li>A strong interest in HR, organizational development, or workplace culture best practices.</li><li>Ability to analyze, filter, and report on large data sets in Google Sheets or Excel.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and sound judgment.</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks and a proactive attitude.</li><li>Commitment to confidentiality and discretion.</li><li>A proven background in a dynamic and evolving work environment.</li><li>Intuitive, perceptive, and open to learning new systems and ideas.</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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