Overview
Emerson Collective is a company that invests in entrepreneurs and innovators driven by purpose and a sense of possibility, working to create a world of abundance for future generations.
As with the whole of Emerson Collective, what matters most is that we work with people who are not only the very best at what they do, but also the kindest.
Emerson Collective Internship Program
Candidates can apply to a maximum of three positions. Any additional applications will not be considered.
The Opportunity
The Planning and Development team works across the organization in place-based community engagement, planning, finance, and development. Candidates should have an interest in one or more of the following key areas: urban planning; community development, engagement, and finance; and architecture, engineering, materials science, or forestry.
We seek a Communications intern to support the project’s storytelling and audience engagement efforts. Projects will involve high-level research and analytics, and the interns are expected to develop materials for presentations, meetings, and convenings. This intern will interact with team members across the Collective in multiple time zones and members of communities in which the work is done. The ideal candidate is creative and an excellent communicator with experience engaging audiences through a variety of strategies.
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 Washington, DC, and is onsite 40 hours/week between June 9th and August 1st, 2025.
Key Dates
November 18 - January 10: Internship applications accepted, and interviews commence on a rolling basis. Please note that not all applicants will be selected for interviews.
January 10 - March 7: Interviews continue, and offers are extended.
June 9: Internship program begins.
August 1: Internship program concludes.
Compensation
All EC Interns are paid $25/hour and can expect to work 40 hours per week from June 9th to August 1st (eight weeks). Interns may also receive travel and housing allowances as needed.
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.
