<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:12pt;">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;">As the </span><b style="font-size:12pt;">Education Programming </b><span style="font-size:12pt;">intern, you’ll support several initiatives across the Schools and Systems (S&amp;S) team—a core component of XQ’s mission. The S&amp;S team works to transform high schools into centers of innovation and rigorous learning by advancing data, research, evaluation, and policy initiatives that strengthen systems and improve outcomes for all students. Through this internship, you’ll contribute to program evaluation, data collection, and school engagement efforts that help identify what makes high schools thrive. This is a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in education strategy, program design, and communications within a mission-driven organization shaping the future of American education.</span></div><br><br><h3>Role and Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Gather and analyze insights and feedback from community practice sessions, events, and school visits throughout the academic year.</li><li>Organize and conduct follow-up interviews and focus groups with educational leaders involved in specific programs.</li><li>Create and present an end-of-summer report summarizing program effectiveness, key findings, and recommendations.</li><li>Assist in coordinating school visits and community practice programming for the upcoming academic year.</li><li>Develop a communication strategy to encourage schools to participate in various programs for the next academic year.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements</h3><ul><li>Rising undergraduate seniors, preferably pursuing a degree in education, public policy, or a related field. </li><li>Demonstrated interest in education innovation, policy, or systems change.</li><li>Exemplifies the XQ Learner Goals.</li><li>Can work independently and has agency.</li><li>Able to navigate Google Suite.</li><li>Has a strong interest in education issues and policy.</li><li>​​Strong written and verbal communication skills, strategic thinking, attention to detail, and comfort in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>A proven background in a dynamic and evolving 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, XQ Institute: Education Programming

<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>As the </span><b>Education Programming </b><span>intern, you’ll support several initiatives across the Schools and Systems (S&amp;S) team—a core component of XQ’s mission. The S&amp;S team works to transform high schools into centers of innovation and rigorous learning by advancing data, research, evaluation, and policy initiatives that strengthen systems and improve outcomes for all students. Through this internship, you’ll contribute to program evaluation, data collection, and school engagement efforts that help identify what makes high schools thrive. This is a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in education strategy, program design, and communications within a mission-driven organization shaping the future of American education.</span></div><br><br><h3>Role and Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Gather and analyze insights and feedback from community practice sessions, events, and school visits throughout the academic year.</li><li>Organize and conduct follow-up interviews and focus groups with educational leaders involved in specific programs.</li><li>Create and present an end-of-summer report summarizing program effectiveness, key findings, and recommendations.</li><li>Assist in coordinating school visits and community practice programming for the upcoming academic year.</li><li>Develop a communication strategy to encourage schools to participate in various programs for the next academic year.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements</h3><ul><li>Rising undergraduate seniors, preferably pursuing a degree in education, public policy, or a related field.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated interest in education innovation, policy, or systems change.</li><li>Exemplifies the XQ Learner Goals.</li><li>Can work independently and has agency.</li><li>Able to navigate Google Suite.</li><li>Has a strong interest in education issues and policy.</li><li>​​Strong written and verbal communication skills, strategic thinking, attention to detail, and comfort in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>A proven background in a dynamic and evolving 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, XQ Institute: Education Programming

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