Emerson Collective
Summer Intern, E Pluribus Unum: Policy & Government Relations
Overview
Emerson Collective is an organization designed to develop opportunities and solutions in education, environment, immigration, and health equity through philanthropy, creativity and investments. Established and led by Laurene Powell Jobs, Emerson Collective brings together entrepreneurs and academics, artists, community leaders, and more to build solutions that spur measurable, lasting change. We work collectively to make the greatest difference possible.
Emerson Collective Internship Program
Emerson Collective’s summer internship program places college-aged students in paid internship opportunities across Emerson Collective and our affiliate partners XQ Institute, E Pluribus Unum, The Immigration Hub, and Chicago CRED.
Rising college sophomores, juniors and seniors across all majors are eligible to apply to all roles. Current law school students may apply for internships with the Legal team at Emerson Collective. Students that are pursuing a career in marketing or design may apply for internships with the Brand Creative Studio at Emerson Collective.
The Opportunity
E Pluribus Unum is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to build a more just, equitable, and inclusive South. EPU focuses on 1) cultivating and empowering courageous leaders who are advancing racial equity, 2) championing transformative policy change, and 3) changing the divisive narratives that perpetuate systemic racism.
The EPU Policy and Government Relations team focuses on building and deepening relationships with elected officials, policy makers, organizations and other stakeholders in the field to support their efforts to address equity through their official roles. In addition, the team also monitors and analyzes equity-focused legislation aligned with EPU’s policy priorities filed in Southern states on the issues of health, education, the criminal legal system, democracy and voting, climate and the environment, and immigration.
Interns on the EPU Policy and Government Relations Team will demonstrate thorough research and detail- oriented writing skills. They will have the opportunity to draft programmatic briefings and issue memos in support of critical interests at EPU. Interns will also develop their administrative and organizational capacities by assisting with key activities for EPU’s programs.
Additional Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements
- Rising college sophomore, junior, or senior.
- Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality as interns may encounter sensitive information.
- Flexible and adaptive work ethic when asked to contribute to special projects across different teams as they arise.
- Competent problem-solving and confident self-starting skills.
- Passion for social impact, including fighting poverty, improving schools, making government work well for all, environment, and/or immigrants’ rights.
- Intellectual curiosity and the ability to respond to new ideas and projects with enthusiasm and a sense of possibility.
- Creativity and resourcefulness when solving problems or completing tasks.
- Exceptional organization and prioritization skills, including time management and project management skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to develop materials for internal and external audiences.
- Ability to maintain a team-oriented approach and thrive in entrepreneurial, dynamic environments.
- High standards for accuracy, quality, and integrity.
Location
Emerson Collective is a Bay Area-based organization with offices in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. This position is located in New Orleans, LA and is onsite 40 hours/week between June 10th and August 2nd, 2024.
Key Dates
November 21 - January 5: Internship applications accepted and interviews commence on rolling basis
February 10: All interviews complete. Please note that not all applicants will be selected for interviews
March 1: Final day to extend EC internship offer
March 15: Final day to confirm participation in internship program
June 10: Internship program begins
August 2: Internship program concludes
Compensation
All EC Interns are paid $25/hour and can expect to work 40 hours per week from June 10th to August 2nd (eight weeks). Interns may also receive travel and housing stipends as needed.
Questions about the Emerson Collective internship or application? Email us at internship@emersoncollective.com.
This position requires being up to date on COVID vaccination consistent with current CDC guidelines, subject to documented religious and/or medical exemptions.
Building a diverse and inclusive workforce is key to our mission and values as we strive to create systemic change and open possibilities for all of the communities we serve. To that end, we provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.