Emerson Collective (EC) is a company of investors, changemakers, creative thinkers, and problem solvers working to make a lasting mark on the world. Emerson Collective's summer internship program places rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors - and, for select opportunities, recent college graduates - in paid internship opportunities across Emerson Collective and our longstanding nonprofit partners XQ Institute, E Pluribus Unum, and Chicago CRED.
We're looking for college students who think big, embrace challenges, and thrive in collaboration. The internship is onsite, 40 hours per week, from June 15 through August 7, 2026. A mandatory paid virtual onboarding and orientation will take place June 1012. See below for more details. Application Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be accepted.
The Venture team invests in consequential companies delivering generational impact and venture-scale returns across all stages. We invest in companies in a number of sectors, including AI, climate, healthcare, fintech, edtech, the future of work, and media. The Venture Success group within the Venture team partners with Emerson Collective's portfolio companies by building out services and resources to help them scale and grow.
As the Portfolio Support intern, you'll work with the Venture Success group and have the unique opportunity to gain exposure to multiple functions, such as operations and data analysis, community building, and event planning.
Rising undergraduate junior or senior. Strong analytical, operational, and strategic thinking skills. Excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in data entry and analysis. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing tasks, navigating ambiguity, and meeting deadlines effectively. Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, Google Slides, and ChatGPT. Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Splash, Salesforce, Affinity, and Airtable is appreciated, with training available for internal systems. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
Internship Details
Compensation: All interns are paid $25 per hour and can expect to work 40 hours per week from June 15 to August 7 (eight weeks). Interns will also be paid $25 per hour for onboarding and orientation sessions taking place June 1012. All interns receive a lunch allowance and a commuter allowance, and may also receive travel and housing allowances as needed.
Key Dates
- November 18 January 9: Internship applications accepted; interviews begin on a rolling basis
- January 12 March 7: Interviews continue and offers extended
- June 1012: Mandatory virtual onboarding and orientation
- June 15: Internship program begins
- August 7: Internship program concludes
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