Other Impact Areas internship

Summer Intern, Venture Success: Portfolio Support

Emerson Collective

Location

Remote

Type

internship

Posted

Nov 19, 2025

Compensation

USD 41600 – 41600

Mission

What you will drive

  • Operationalizing portfolio support efforts through data capture, automation, and auditing internal CRM systems.
  • Helping plan and execute events that range from networking receptions to hands-on tactical workshops for company leaders.
  • Support storytelling and marketing efforts by creating content for event briefs, founder spotlights, and materials that elevate the Venture team’s messaging to founders, investors, and ecosystem partners.
  • Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives that tap into the expertise across Emerson Collective to build connections, amplify impact, and advance shared goals.

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role supports Emerson Collective's Venture team in investing in consequential companies delivering generational impact across sectors like AI, climate, healthcare, and education, helping portfolio companies scale and grow to create positive change.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • 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.

Benefits

What's in it for you

  • Paid internship at $25 per hour for 40 hours per week from June 15 to August 7 (eight weeks).
  • Paid $25 per hour for onboarding and orientation sessions on June 10–12.
  • Lunch allowance and commuter allowance.
  • Travel and housing allowances as needed.

About

Inside Emerson Collective

Emerson Collective is a company of investors, changemakers, creative thinkers, and problem solvers working to make a lasting mark on the world, investing in companies across sectors like AI, climate, healthcare, fintech, edtech, and media to drive generational impact.