Location: New York, NY
About the Organization
Inspiring Capital helps social enterprises develop revenue streams to become self-funded and sustainable. We address inefficiencies in the not-for-profit sector. With backgrounds in finance, entrepreneurship, and private sector investing and management, as well as professional experience in the not-for-profit sector, we find more efficient and effective ways to leverage capital to achieve sustainable social change. In parallel, we educate donors about why earned income is valuable and how they can help not-for-profits pursue sustainability. Our consulting services (for donors and not-for-profits) optimize donors’ charitable giving so they have a more positive impact on their communities and help not-for-profits become truly sustainable. Read more
Intern, Inspiring Capital
About the Organization
Founded in 2007, Imprint Capital Advisors is a registered investment advisor that assists institutional and individual clients with investments that seek both financial return and positive social and environmental impact. As of June 30, 2013, the firm had more than 30 client relationships and $340 million under advisement. Imprint’s clients are mainly of three types: foundations, families, and financial institutions. In its seven-year history Imprint has worked with its clients to make more than 90 investments across asset classes, geographies, and social sectors as diverse as education, health care, food and agriculture, energy and the environment, and the economic development of low wealth communities. The firm has 18 employees and offices in San Francisco and New York. Read more
Energy Storage Business Development Intern, AES Corporation
Location: Arlington, VA.
Term: 10-12 week exclusive full-time commitment during Summer 2014. Dates flexible.
About the Organization
The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 200 global power company. We provide affordable, sustainable energy to 25 countries through our diverse portfolio of distribution businesses as well as thermal and renewable generation facilities. Our workforce of 25,000 people is committed to operational excellence and meeting the world's changing power needs. Our 2012 revenues were $18 billion and we own and manage $42 billion in total assets. To learn more, please visit www.aes.com. Read more
Organization
BSR works with its global network of over 250 member companies to build a just and sustainable world. From its offices in Asia, Europe, and North and South America, BSR develops sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. We are proud to say that we have a team of some of the most talented and motivated people in the industry working in our offices around the globe with offices in Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, New York, Paris, Copenhagen, San Francisco and São Paulo. Read more
Volunteer Consultant, African Entrepreneur Collective Global Mentor Program
About the Organization
African Entrepreneur Collective (AEC) is a new, innovative solution to systemic unemployment in Africa. While African economies are some of the fastest growing in the world, unemployment is widespread and persistent, causing severe economic, social, and political ramifications. The root cause is that the supply of jobs is outpaced by the increasing demands of a growing workforce. AEC focuses on job creation. Our plan is simple: equip existing entrepreneurs with the tools to succeed and empower them to create jobs for others in their communities. Read more
Sales & Marketing Internship, The AroundCampus Group
About the Organization
The AroundCampus Group is the one of the nation’s most established college media and marketing company.
We are the industry-leading publisher of over 300 college and university AroundCampus™ daily planners, campus handbooks and directories, media guides, class schedules and much more. We are the curator of the AroundCampus™ digital experience – an online and mobile hub for information and entertainment customized in each campus community.We are the producers of unique Campus Marketing solutions for regional and national brands seeking feet-on-the-ground brand representation, engagement, and market research facilitated by our AroundCampus Ambassadors.Over the past 40 years, The AroundCampus Group’s media portfolio has been a valuable advertising vehicle for local, regional, and national businesses to engage the campus community. Over the next 40 years, The AroundCampus platform will continue to meet students where they are, when they are listening, to facilitate meaningful brand exposure and engagement. Read more
Impact Assessment Summer Intern, Enterprise Community Partners
Location: San Francisco, CA or New Orleans, LA or Cleveland, OH
About the Organization
Enterprise Community Loan Fund is one of the nation’s oldest and largest Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). It provides a critical source of interim financing for affordable housing developers. Enterprise leverages financial, technical and policy resources from across all of Enterprise’s leading entities to support our partners. That means we bring specialized expertise and innovative financing structures to build and preserve vibrant, sustainable communities. Since 1982, Enterprise Community loan Fund has lent more than $1 billion to develop, preserve and/or rehabilitate nearly 100,000 homes for low- and very low-income people across the United States. Read more
Summer Sustainability Associate, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Keurig
Location: South Burlington, VT
About the Organization
A leader in specialty coffee and coffee makers, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (GMCR) is recognized for its award-winning coffees, innovative Keurig® brewing technology, and environmentally and socially responsible business practices. Read more
The Sustainability Program Manager Intern will help support a diverse array of sustainability projects across the company, with a particular emphasis on projects related to Facebook’s data center and server infrastructure.
This position is ideal for someone with a strong quantitative background and a passion for sustainability. The Sustainability Program Manager Intern will help evaluate Facebook’s existing sustainability programs, identify opportunities to improve, and drive support programs and projects with significant impact. This will require interacting with key stakeholders in other groups throughout the company. Responsibilities Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: -Support reviews of sustainability performance with business groups across the company. -Analyze and identify opportunities to take sustainability for our buildings (especially data centers) to the next level. -Propose and help run internal communication and engagement initiatives to contextualize sustainability data and make it “real” for Facebook employees. Requirements A strong quantitative background is required for this position. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential. Proficiency with Excel, and/or other tools for data analytics is required. A successful candidate will be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and will have strong project management experience. Pursuing Bachelor's degree in sustainability or related field (environmental sciences, engineering, or other technical field preferred) Obtaining MBA (first year) OR Masters degree in sustainability or related field preferred Experience with corporate sustainability, including carbon accounting, building science, energy management, architecture, sustainable construction, or related fields is preferred. ?How to Apply https://www.facebook.com/careers/department?dept=interns&req=a0IA000000Cxt7mMAB Read more
The REDF Farber Program is a leadership program designed to provide graduate students who have a passion for social change the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop essential skills and build a network in the fields of social enterprise and venture philanthropy. For the past 17 years, the program has offered students a unique opportunity to apply their business skills to strategic projects in an entrepreneurial nonprofit context. REDF’s work straddles the for-profit and nonprofit worlds; consequently Farber internships are relevant to careers in both sectors. Farber Alumni are starting new social enterprises, managing foundations and nonprofits, leading socially responsible companies, consulting to mission-driven organizations and launching start-ups. SEE WHAT A JOB CAN DO REDF creates jobs that change lives. For individuals facing life's greatest barriers, access to gainful employment can seem impossible. REDF has pioneered a venture philanthropy model to employ those who are overcoming chronic poverty, homelessness, criminal history, substance abuse or mental illness by investing in nonprofit-run businesses called 'social enterprises.’ Since 1997, REDF (The Roberts Enterprise Development Fund) has provided funding and business assistance to a portfolio of social enterprises and has helped employ thousands of people in two of the most diverse regions of the country – the San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California. Now we're taking our model to scale and working across our state's innovative business environment. We will create jobs for thousands more Californians while developing a replicable social enterprise model to bring adults and young people into the economic mainstream throughout the country. Please visit our website ( www.redf.org ) for a list of current and former REDF portfolio organizations. STRATEGIC PROJECTS Farber interns work on a variety of projects and are placed at one of the portfolio organizations that REDF supports or one of REDF’s offices. Interns placed in REDF’s Portfolio to focus on strategic business assistance projects, may work on the following types of projects: - Assessing the market size and potential of a new business opportunity and developing a market entry strategy - Creating a marketing and sales strategy for an existing enterprise - Analyzing enterprise profitability drivers and making operational recommendations to improve profitability - Creating a dashboard to report financial and operational metrics - Creating an operations plan for a new enterprise/business unit Interns placed at REDF offices, may work on the following types of projects: - Developing/making accessible emerging content/tools for REDF's web-based knowledge platform (currently in development) - Helping to support elements of REDF’s social outcomes measurement approach or researching best practices for supporting social enterprise employees - Developing a strategy to support emerging leaders in social enterprise nationally - Conducting the research needed and crafting a policy strategy for employment-focused social enterprise to gain traction ‘in the mainstream’ - Conducting an industry analysis (e.g. e-waste, affordable housing) for a specific urban center and mapping the ecosystem that could connect the industry to workforce development, job creation and social enterprise PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & NETWORKING Interns working at a portfolio organization will be supervised by a senior member of that management team while interns working at REDF will be supervised by a senior member of the REDF staff. All interns will be coached by an experienced member of the REDF team, have opportunities to meet with Farber Alumni and connect with leaders in the fields of social enterprise and venture philanthropy in Southern and/or Northern California. All interns will participate in professional development events throughout the summer focused on social enterprise, nonprofit management and building a career in the social impact space. Examples of past events include the full-day, REDF Orientation, a tour of REDF portfolio enterprises and workshops on topics such as “Double Bottom Line Accounting” and “Intro to Social Impact Bonds.” DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Above all, we are looking for candidates with a passion for social change, a commitment to applying business acumen to achieve positive social impact and a strong track record with relevant experience. More specifically: • MBA candidate or other relevant graduate degree program candidate (e.g. MPA, MSW, MUP, MPH) • Passion for REDF’s mission and ability to relate to the target population served by the portfolio of social enterprises • Experience in management consulting, small business management, social enterprise and/or nonprofit management • Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills – especially with people of varied ages, experience levels and backgrounds • Sense of humor and humility • Ability to create concrete, useful end products in a limited time frame • Enjoy working independently, with some degree of flexibility and ambiguity while also being part of a team, exchanging ideas and insights • Strong project management skills – ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously • Must be 21 or older LOGISTICS • Interns placed into the nonprofit social enterprises within REDF’s Portfolio will work on site at the portfolio organization in the San Francisco Bay Area or Southern California. Interns placed at REDF will be based in one of REDF’s offices in either San Francisco or Los Angeles. • The length of the internship is 10 weeks and the salary is $900/week. (Students are often eligible for a supplemental grant from their school’s internship fund.) For additional information about REDF and The Farber Internship Program, please visit our website at www.redf.org . Please also feel free to send specific questions to farber@redf.org . TO APPLY The deadline to submit an application is January 22, 2014 at midnight (PT). To apply, submit a resume with a one-page cover letter that specifically answers the following two questions (answering these questions constitutes your cover letter): 1) Contribution: As an intern, we expect you to make significant contributions to REDF and/or the social enterprises we support. Describe how you would be able to contribute in a way that would positively impact our work. Feel free to provide examples as appropriate. 2) Self-awareness: Describe a situation where you received difficult feedback. What was the feedback and what did you do as a result? REDF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with staff members and prospective employees, and will not discriminate against applicants for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation. REDF encourages employment applications from people who are representative of the culturally and ethnically diverse communities REDF serves. Read more
Public Interest Sustainable Business Internship, Environmental Law & Policy Center
Where: Chicago, IL
About the Organization
ELPC is the Midwest’s leading public interest environmental legal advocacy and eco-business innovation organization, and among the nation’s leaders. We develop and lead successful strategic environmental advocacy campaigns to improve environmental quality and protect our natural heritage. We are public interest environmental entrepreneurs who engage in creative business deal making with diverse interests to put into practice our belief that environmental progress and economic development can be achieved together. ELPC’s multidisciplinary staff of 47 talented public interest attorneys, environmental business specialists, policy advocates and communications specialists brings a strong and effective combination of skills to solve environmental problems and improve the quality of life in our communities. ELPC’s headquarters is in Chicago, along with six additional offices in Midwest and Washington D.C. ELPC started in 1993 and has a $6.75 million annual budget. Please see www.elpc.org. Read more
Enterprise Community Loan Fund - Impact Investing Internship
Job Description
The Summer Associate will perform an impact assessment on two projects support by Enterprise Community Loan Fund financing. The projects will require the student to gather key qualitative and quantitative metrics, perform interviews, research the local community and utilize public data including, census data and data on local school performance. The goals of the project are to asses and describe the community change generated by Enterprise’s work. Read more
About the Organization
Waste Management, a Fortune 200 company, is the largest environmental service provider in the US with ~$13 billion in transport, processing, recycling, and disposal assets throughout North America.
About the Position
The intern position is within WM’s Corporate Venturing group. The selected candidate(s) will join the group in identifying, investigating and evaluating new growth opportunities and in managing the current portfolio of investments. The intern(s) will work on multiple projects simultaneously, across a broad range of priority topics and is expected to have strong spreadsheet (Excel) and modeling skills. This role also involves detailed investigation and assessment of competing companies, industries and technologies. The work will typically be highly confidential. Analyst Interns will generally work as part of a team with a Senior Analyst or Group Director, but may also work in larger, cross-functional groups such as strategy, finance, operations, marketing, engineering and legal. Read more
Overview
National Parks Business Plan Consultants promote the long-term health of our national parks by developing and improving financial planning and management tools at the park or program level. Up to 16 summer consultants are selected from top graduate schools of business, public policy, environmental management, and related fields to work as two or three-person teams at national parks across the country. The parks participating in this year’s program will be announced in February 2014, prior to the applicant interview period. Job Description Read more
About the Organization
At The Coca-Cola Company, we have a point of view on sustainability.
It’s inherent to who we are and how we operate. And, by clearly articulating our point of view, we can speak with one voice, and make decisions about where to invest and where to focus our efforts. For over 125 years, we have been committed to being a positive force in people’s lives. Today, this drive compels us to do business smarter—to work “leaner and greener.” It gives us opportunities to lead and inspire others. Read more
About the Organization
The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) is a global network of organizations that propel entrepreneurship in emerging markets. ANDE members provide critical financial, educational, and business support services to small and growing businesses (SGBs) based on the conviction that SGBs will create jobs, stimulate long-term economic growth, and produce environmental and social benefits. Read more
Virtual Internship--Sustainability Research & Social Media, Green Seal, Inc.
About the Organization
Green Seal develops science-based programs to empower consumers, purchasers, and companies to create a more sustainable world. Green Seal was founded in 1989.
Its two major programs include Standard Development and Certification - certifying sustainability leaders in manufacturing, hotels, restaurants, and cleaning services. Read more
Climate Corps Fellow, Environmental Defense Fund
About the Organization
With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, with programs from Boston to Beijing, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life. Read more
Research Intern, Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs
About the Organization
The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) is a global network of organizations that propel entrepreneurship in emerging markets. ANDE members provide critical financial, educational, and business support services to small and growing businesses (SGBs) based on the conviction that SGBs will create jobs, stimulate long-term economic growth, and produce environmental and social benefits. Ultimately, we believe that SGBS can help lift countries out of poverty. ANDE is a policy program of the Aspen Institute.Read more
Community Team Extern, Net Impact National
About the Organization
Net Impact is a community of more than 30,000 changemakers using our careers to tackle the world’s toughest problems. A San Francisco-based nonprofit with more than 300 chapters worldwide, we provide support, connections, and practical advice to help people in all sectors and job functions create a more just and sustainable future. As we celebrate our 20 th year, we’re kicking off a ten-year strategic plan that means big growth, big ideas, and even bigger impact. And we’re looking for some committed, collaborative talent to join our team of fun-loving but hard-working leaders to make it happen. Are you up for the challenge? About the Position Read more
About the Organization
ImpactAssets is a nonprofit financial services company created to help solve the world\'s toughest problems by catalyzing investment capital for maximum environmental, social and financial impact. With easy and effective options for individuals and advisors, ImpactAssets aggregates and invests assets in order to accomplish three goals:Read more
About the Organization
Agora Partnerships is a social enterprise dedicated to excelling the potential of entrepreneurs in phase initial impact to create economic, social and environmental communities. Agora offers Latin American business strategy consulting, leadership development, networking and access to capital growth. Read more
Responsible Travel (Corporate Sustainability) Intern, TripAdvisor
About the Organization
TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site*, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 200 million unique monthly visitors, and over 100 million reviews and opinions. The sites operate in 30 countries worldwide, including China under daodao.com . TripAdvisor also includes TripAdvisor for Business, a dedicated division that provides the tourism industry access to millions of monthly TripAdvisor visitors. About the Internship Read more
MBA Intern, Community Wealth Ventures
About the Organization
Community Wealth Ventures was launched on a simple core belief: social sector organizations have effective solutions to the problems that challenge communities, such as those related to hunger, education, health, housing and employment. What they don’t always have are the resources and strategies needed to sustain and increase impact over the long term, and ultimately, to solve these problems on the scale that they exist. Our bold ambition is to support others in solving social problems on the scale that they exist. Our work focuses on supporting partners in achieving, sustaining and growing their impact to eradicate or make dramatic improvement on a social problem. We provide services that enable change agents to bring about disciplined, systemic social transformation, with core expertise in social enterprise or earned income generation. Read more
Accounting/Finance Intern, The Advancement Project
About the Organization
Advancement Project, a national civil rights organization, seeks a motivated and talented individual to join our Accounting/Finance team as an Accounting/Finance Intern. This position is based in Washington, DC.
Advancement Project is a next generation civil rights organization. We tackle inequity using innovative strategies and strong community alliances. We combine law, communications, policy and technology to create workable solutions and achieve systemic change. About the Internship Read more
Market Communications Intern, Social Impact Inc.
About the Organization
Social Impact (SI) is an Arlington, VA-based international development consulting firm. We provide a full range of innovative management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations and policies. About the Internship Read more
Innovation Lab & Programs Intern, Wholesome Wave
About the Organization
he mission of Wholesome Wave is to empower and equip people to make better food choices by supporting innovative nutrition programs in historically underserved communities. Wholesome Wave’s current programs promote both access and affordability of fresh produce in over 300 low-income communities across the country.Read more
Impact Assessment Summer Intern, Enterprise Community Partners Loan Fund
About the Organization
Enterprise Community Loan Fund is one of the nation’s oldest and largest Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). It provides a critical source of interim financing for affordable housing developers. Enterprise leverages financial, technical and policy resources from across all of Enterprise’s leading entities to support our partners. That means we bring specialized expertise and innovative financing structures to build and preserve vibrant, sustainable communities. Since 1982, Enterprise Community loan Fund has lent more than $1 billion to develop, preserve and/or rehabilitate nearly 100,000 homes for low- and very low-income people across the United States. About the Internship Read more
About the Organization
ecoPartners works with landowners and project developers to build successful forest carbon offset projects. ecoPartners specializes in the technical aspects of project design, planning and development: remote sensing, biometrics and accounting methodologies. Read more
Impact Investing Research Analyst, Pacific Community Ventures
About the Organization
InSight is the research arm of Pacific Community Ventures, a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution with affiliated double bottom line equity funds and business advisory services to create jobs and economic opportunity in low-income communities through the direct support of small businesses. About the Internship Read more
Climate Action Intern, Business Council on Climate Change
About the Organization
The Business Council on Climate Change (BC3), a project of Community Initiatives, is a member-driven non-profit organization that enables Bay Area business leaders to share best practices and establish strong relationships in the effort to reduce GHG emissions within their companies. BC3 members range in size from global corporations to local small businesses and from industries including health care, hospitality, architecture, and environmental consulting. For more information about BC3, please visit our website: http://www.bc3sfbay.org/ . About the Internship Read more
Business Development of Bamboo Based Animal Feed Summer Fellow, EcoPlanet Bamboo
About the Organization
EcoPlanet Bamboo owns and manages more than 4,500 acres of certified bamboo plantations in the Rama region of Nicaraguan’s Atlantic Coast. These plantations produce vast quantities of both leafy material and young stems and branches that are currently considered waste. Read more
Industrial Ecology/Green Manufacturing Fellow, EcoPlanet Bamboo
About the Organization
EcoPlanet Bamboo owns and manages certified bamboo plantations globally. As part of the Company’s operations in the Eastern Cape of South Africa are two non plantation subsidiaries:
• EcoPlanet Core Carbon is a green manufacturing entity focused on the production of activated carbon, with smaller volumes of charcoal and torrefied pellets also produced.Read more
Food & Farm Fellow, Wholesome Wave
About the Organization
Wholesome Wave is a laboratory for innovative programs that build a healthier food system. We are a national 501(c)3 organization working to promote affordable access to fresh, healthy foods in a way that supports small-midsize farms and reaches low-income consumers. We work with a network of field partners, farm-to-retail venues, policymakers, community leaders, healthcare providers and aligned nonprofits to implement innovative programs that change behavior in low-income shoppers and grow regional farm enterprises.Read more
About the Organization
Come join the hardest working, not-for-profit health plan in California and help deliver our mission to ensure all Californians have access to high-quality health care at an affordable price. Blue Shield of California was founded in 1939 by a group of physicians who believed that everyone should be able to afford a visit to their doctor. More than 70 years later, Blue Shield now serves 3.3 million members, and is the first health plan in the nation to limit our annual net income to 2 percent of revenue and pledge to return the difference to our customers and the community with the board of directors' approval. We returned more than $475 million in 2011. We also believe that a healthier California begins with our employees, so we provide them with resources to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle through our award-winning wellness program, Wellvolution. In 2012, we were named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies . Since 2005, the company has contributed more than $170 million to the Blue Shield of California Foundation, one of BusinessWeek's most generous corporate foundations . About the Internship Read more
Field Associate, Samasource
About the Organization
Samasource is an award-winning social enterprise with a huge vision—to connect the one billion people living in poverty around the world to work using technology. Samasource combines the fast-paced, results-driven culture of a tech start-up with the social mission and idealism of a non-profit. We like to move quickly and get things done—if you join us, you will be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about making an impact. Read more
Summer Associate, TechChange
About the Job
Are you passionate about social entrepreneurship, education and social change? TechChange is a DC-based startup and a global leader in technology training for international development. Headquartered in a small third-floor office in Washington, DC just south of the Capitol, we deliver online courses to thousands of students in over 70 countries and work with partners like USAID, UN foundation, and the US State Department. Read more
Strategic Communications Intern - Opportunity Finance Network
Deadline to Apply: April 15, 2013 About the Organization
Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) aligns capital with social, economic, and political justice. Based in Philadelphia, OFN is the leading national network of community development financial institutions (CDFIs), private-sector financial intermediaries that work outside the margins of conventional finance to help underserved people and communities join the economic mainstream. CDFIs finance and train micro-enterprises and small businesses; invest in charter schools, affordable housing, and healthcare facilities; and provide affordable, responsible financial products and services to individuals and families. OFN’s Members have originated more than $30 billion in financing to urban, rural, and Native communities. OFN pursues its mission across five key program areas: Financing, Public Policy, Consulting, Strategic Communications, and Knowledge Sharing.Read more
Job Description
The Summer Associates program provides a select group of MBA students with the unique opportunity to help build the fields of impact investing and social entrepreneurship. Summer Associates work closely with senior management in a fast paced, entrepreneurial atmosphere. The duration of the Summer Associates program is usually 10-12 weeks, from mid-May to mid-August. Associates will work in the Washington, D.C. or Managua, Nicaragua office, or a combination of both. Responsibilities Read more
Delta Ventures Innovation Fellowship, Delta Institute
Description
Delta Institute is launching the Delta Ventures Innovation Fellowship designed to give MBA students a unique opportunity to use their business skills to advance social enterprise and sustainability innovation.
Delta’s fellowship program is a seasonal internship, working within Delta’s Ventures Innovation group. Fellows are hired on a rolling basis, based upon the human capital needs of Delta. Read more
Summer Intern, Alcoa Foundation
About Alcoa Foundation
Alcoa Foundation is one of the largest corporate foundations in the U.S., with assets of approximately US $446 million. Founded 60 years ago, Alcoa Foundation has invested more than US $550 million since 1952. In 2011, Alcoa and Alcoa Foundation contributed $38 million to nonprofit organizations throughout the world, focusing on Environment and Education. Through this work, Alcoa Foundation is building innovative partnerships, engaging its people to improve the environment and educating tomorrow's leaders. Job Description Read more
Student Financial Consultant, CentriCycle (part-time)
CentriCycle Summary and Background
Interested in changing the dynamic of healthcare? Join CentriCycle, a non-profit working to improve healthcare in rural India through the implementation of sustainable diagnostic technology and disease education. We believe that healthcare should not be stationary. We have been featured in Business Insider as one of the best college start-ups, finalists in Accelerate Michigan, semifinalists in the Dell Social Innovation Competition, among others. Read more
Generation Fellowship, Breakthrough Institute
About the Organization
Generation is Breakthrough Institute’s young leaders initiative, founded in 2007 to foster the development of a new generation of thinkers and writers capable of finding pragmatic new solutions to today’s greatest challenges in the areas of energy, economy, and environment. About the Fellowship Read more
Kubert Public Interest Sustainable Business Internship, Environmental Law and Policy Center
About the Role
The Environmental Law and Policy Center (“ELPC”) seeks to hire two M.B.A. students for Sustainable Business Internship positions in our Chicago office starting in June 2013. The full-time Sustainable Business interns will work with ELPC multidisciplinary project teams of senior attorney, public policy and scientist professionals on sustainability projects developing clean renewable energy and energy efficiency, advancing innovative transportation strategies and preserving vital natural resources. One of ELPC’s core principles is that job creation, economic growth and environmental progress can be achieved together through smart public policies and sustainability initiatives. About the Organization Read more
Resume and coverletter Drop Deadline: Feb. 22 Description Job # 62978
Huron Education has the world's largest practice dedicated to serving the higher education industry. Our team of professionals, each with extensive knowledge and experience in the business of higher education and academic medical centers, delivers comprehensive services to the industry and partners with institutions to improve business performance across the enterprise. Our professionals draw from their experience working in the strategic, financial, operational, and regulatory aspects of higher education to develop and implement the most effective solutions. Huron Education has helped more than 93 of the top 100 institutions in the US and 52 of the top 100 global universities improve their financial performance so they can continue their traditions of extraordinary achievement. The Summer Associate will be in the position to play a material hands-on role in one or more engagements within our Education practice. Typical engagements focus on strategic planning, operational and organizational assessment, and process improvement in functions such as research administration, risk management, finance, procurement, and human resources. The Summer Associate will blend a passion for Higher Education with a business savvy and pragmatic orientation to participate in the shaping, development and delivery of analysis and solutions which outpace or anticipate industry trends. The Summer Associate will be responsible for managing and delivering project workstreams and may have accountability for the supervision and guidance of Analysts. He/she will work in a uniquely collaborative setting and will interact across all organizational levels including practice and organizational leadership. Huron is big enough to provide Summer Associates a wide range of exposure but small enough to identify and test individual strengths and build upon them through provision of constant challenge in an intense, analytically rigorous, practical, entrepreneurial and intellectually stimulating setting. Other Responsibilities: Identifying and defining client issues. Gathering data through interviews, research, benchmarking and forecasting. Structuring and conducting detailed analysis. Developing solutions and recommendations based on that analysis, and preparing and presenting recommendations internally and to clients. Participate in practice development research and analysis Location: Preferred location is Chicago, IL. Other options include New York, NY and Washington DC Qualifications: Enrollment within or recent completion of an MBA from a top-tier business school. Combination degrees such as MBA/Public Policy or MBA/Health Administration are ideal. Three or more years of prior work experience in consulting, finance, or accounting is preferred. Other types of experience will also be considered. Possibilities include strategic planning, higher education or research analytics. High degree of resourcefulness; proven skills to take initiative make sound decisions when minimal facts are available. Exceptional capability to solve problems in a collaborative, team-oriented setting. Intellectual curiosity; the drive to examine the root cause of business issues versus symptoms only. Exceptional Excel skills (including modeling and macros). Strong presentation and PowerPoint skills; able to convey technical subject matter with ease and impact to non-technical audiences. Strong analytical (qualitative and quantitative), financial modeling, and presentation skills. Experience with business process redesign, strategic, and operational assessments is preferred. Strong executive poise and presence. A passion for higher education. Willingness to travel up to 100%. About Huron Consulting Group: Formed in 2002, Huron Consulting Group is a public company listed on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol ?HURN? and stands out as one of the fastest growing financial and operational consulting firms in the industry. With a global reach, we deliver practical business advice and solutions that extend far beyond transactions and which are supported by objective, sustainable and measurable results. We help our clients improve performance, comply with complex regulations, resolve disputes, recover from distress, leverage technology, and stimulate growth. We service a wide variety of both financially sound and distressed organizations including leading academic institutions, healthcare organizations, Fortune 500 companies, medium-sized businesses, and the law firms which represent these various organizations. Primary practice areas are: Health & Education Consulting, Legal Consulting, and Financial Consulting. Huron?s growth is supported on bedrock values: Integrity, Genuine Collaboration & Teamwork, Accountability & Personal Responsibility, Respect, and Passion. These values guide the internal dynamics across a global team of over 2000 employees, our client partnerships, the communities in which we live, and our shareholders. In all that we do, we aspire to be The Noble Servant? known for legendary relationships developed, cultivated and maintained by loyal, ethical and proud people. Huron Consulting: Experience. Redefined. Learn more at:www.huronconsultinggroup.com Job posting on ImpactRead more
Summer Intern, Venture Lab (Accion International)
DESCRIPTION
Venture Lab is an Accion-sponsored initiative to invest in and support seed-stage financial inclusion enterprises, catalyzing innovation in financial inclusion and enhancing the way financial services are delivered to the poor. Venture Lab will focus on companies that are post-R&D but have not yet proved their concept or achieved meaningful revenue traction, filling the support gap for seed-stage companies. Venture Lab will prioritize investment opportunities in East Africa and India but will remain globally opportunistic, leveraging Accion's global footprint and 50-year experience investing in and building financial services business in emerging markets. Read more
Business & Industry Summer Internship, World Wildlife Fund
Internship Description:
This internship will report to Jeff Malcolm, Manager, B&I and will work closely with members of the Business & Industry staff and the Markets unit. The Business & Industry (B&I) department of WWF-US supports this goal by developing and managing WWF-US’s partnerships with companies, engaging companies on sustainability, and working across multiple departments such as marketing, forestry, fisheries, agriculture and aquaculture.. Read more
Company Overview
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. is the leader in educational entertainment for children. LeapFrog’s award-winning product portfolio helps millions of children achieve their potential by delivering best-in-class curriculum through engaging content, fun multimedia learning platforms and toys. The Learning Path, LeapFrog’s proprietary online destination for parents and extended family, provides personalized feedback on a child’s learning progress and offers product recommendations to enhance each child’s learning experience. Through the power of play, LeapFrog’s products and curriculum help children of all ages prepare for school and life success. LeapFrog’s products are available in more than 45 countries and have been used by teachers in more than 100,000 U.S. classrooms. LeapFrog is based in Emeryville, California, and was founded in 1995 by a father who revolutionized technology-based learning solutions to help his child learn how to read. Come see the learning at www.leapfrog.com. Intern Program Overview Read more
Business Analysis/MBA Internship, George Lucas Educational Foundation
The George Lucas Educational Foundation seeks a Business Analysis/MBA Intern for an opportunity to participate in the development of Edutopia's new strategic plan. The successful candidate will work closely with GLEF leadership to develop and deliver analysis to support key goals. He or she must be able to work independently within a team structure. Read more
Industry Nonprofit/Venture Philanthropy
Function Social Investing, Financial Analysis
Employer Acumen Fund Read more
Solution Search Strategy and Marketing Fellow
DESCRIPTION
•Dates: May 2013 – August 2013
•Number of Hours: 37.5 hours per week
•Department: Solution Search, Executive Office
• Location: Rare's central office in Arlington, VA Position Overview Read more
Summer Associate - Business Analysis, TechChange
DESCRIPTION
Are you passionate about social entrepreneurship, education and social change? TechChange is a DC-based startup and a global leader in technology training for international development. Headquartered in a small third-floor office in Washington, DC just south of the Capitol, we deliver online courses to thousands of students in over 70 countries and work with partners like USAID, UN foundation, and the US State Department. Read more
Location varies
Job Description:
If you are a Ross School of Business MBA or BBA student looking for a challenging, high-level, paid summer internship in a nonprofit organization, then consider applying to Domestic Corps summer internships. Our program offers a variety of projects, including marketing, strategic planning, new business development, and civic consulting with nonprofits across the U.S. Read more
Michigan Kiva Detroit Fellowship (summer internship)
Description:
This Fellowship will focus on supporting the growth of Michigan Corps’ Kiva Detroit initiative. The Fellow will work with a growing network of citizens who nominate local businesses for microloans, provide technical guidance to entrepreneurs in their application for funding, and support the expansion of the program across the state. Read more
The Environmental Law and Policy Center (“ELPC”) seeks to hire two M.B.A. students for Sustainable Business Internship positions in our Chicago office starting in June 2013. The full-time Sustainable Business interns will work with ELPC multidisciplinary project teams of senior attorney, public policy and scientist professionals on sustainability projects developing clean renewable energy and energy efficiency, advancing innovative transportation strategies and preserving vital natural resources. One of ELPC’s core principles is that job creation, economic growth and environmental progress can be achieved together through smart public policies and sustainability initiatives. ORGANIZATION : Read more
2013 Graduate Summer Consultant, Dalberg Global Development Advisors
Location(s): Global | Job Type: Consultant | Application Deadline: 1/14/13 | Job Description:
You aspire to become a leader in global development by tackling global issues, from malnutrition to climate change to economic growth, ensuring no population is left behind. You enjoy working with teams to tackle challenging problems while traveling and working across continents and cultures. You excel in solving problems using clear strategic thinking, and you want to put your skills to work – lighting villages in Africa, funding start-ups, enriching the world’s food supply, and transforming the organizations that fund change. You are a passionate, committed self-starter with an excellent academic record, experience as a ‘top-performer’ in a leading international management consultancy firm pre-graduate school (or a similar type of private sector experience), a passion for international development, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Read more
Summer Research Associate, Dalberg Global Development Advisors
Location(s): Global | Job Type: Dalberg Research | Application Deadline: 1/14/13 | Job Description:
Dalberg Research is looking to recruit two Summer Research Associates who are currently enrolled in a MBA, MPA, MPP graduate and/or PhD programs. Positions are available in Nairobi, Johannesburg, Copenhagen, Washington D.C., or Beijing. Read more
2013 Graduate Summer Investment Associate, Dalberg Global Development Advisors
Location(s): Global | Job Type: Consultant | Application Deadline: 1/14/13 | Job Description:
You aspire to become a leader in impact investing by tackling global issues, from malnutrition to climate change to economic growth, ensuring no population is left behind. You enjoy working with teams to tackle challenging problems while traveling and working across continents and cultures. You excel in solving problems using rigorous financial analysis, and you want to put your skills to work – lighting villages in Africa, funding start-ups, enriching the world’s food supply, and transforming the organizations that fund change. You are a passionate, committed self-starter with an excellent academic record, experience as a ‘top-performer’ in a leading asset management, investment banking, or other financial services firm pre-graduate school, a passion for impact investing, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Read more
Job Description:
The REDF Farber Program is a leadership program designed to give MBA students with a passion for social change the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop essential skills and build a network in the fields of social enterprise and venture philanthropy. Over the last fifteen years, REDF’s Farber Program has offered MBAs a unique opportunity to use their business and management skills within a social enterprise. (See details about information session above) Read more
Title: Climate Corps Intern
Job Description:
EDF Climate Corps ( www.edfclimatecorps.org ) places top tier graduate-level students in companies, cities and universities to build the business case for energy efficiency. During the course of a 10-12 week summer engagement, EDF Climate Corps fellows analyze energy-saving opportunities and develop custom energy management plans that cut costs and carbon emissions. Since 2008, EDF Climate Corps fellows have identified over $1.1 billion in net operational cost savings and cut 1.7 billion kilowatt hours of electricity, equivalent to the annual energy use of 150,000 homes. Applications for the 2013 fellowship are now being accepted through our website . Read more
Title: Business Plan Internship
Job Description:
Net Impact and the National Park Service seek top graduate students who are currently enrolled in business, public policy, environmental management, public administration, and related programs for the prestigious Business Plan Internship (BPI) program. Candidates should have strong analytical and project management skills, an interest in consulting, strategic planning and public sector management, and the desire to contribute to the future of our national parks by improving the parks’ operational and financial health. Read more