Impact Investments Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
The Impact Investments Intern will serve as an active member of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation’s Impact Investments team under the direction of the Portfolio Manager, Impact Investments. The internship provides exposure to critical aspects of managing the Foundation’s impact investment capital allocation and supporting the broader impact investing field. The intern will participate in regular team meetings focused on strategy, due diligence, execution, and portfolio management. The internship is based in Chicago, Illinois, with a hybrid work environment consisting of designated in-office and virtual days. Interns must reside in the Chicagoland area for the duration of the program. Housing assistance for non-local students may be available and will be discussed during the interview process. The program runs from June 8 to August 11, 2027, and is paid, with hourly rates starting at $27.00. Applicants must be returning to school after the internship.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a graduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy, or a related discipline.
- Intention to pursue a career in impact investing or a related field.
- Excellent academic record.
- Outstanding quantitative, financial, and analytical skills.
- Excellent judgment and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated interest or experience in impact investing.
- Interest in assessing social, environmental, and economic impact.
- Intellectual curiosity, broad interests, and a solid grasp of the Foundation’s work.
- Ability to collaborate effectively and work independently.
- Excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and consistently meet work deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Must be returning to school after the internship.
- Must reside in the Chicagoland area for the duration of the program.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to work on new investments under consideration, including landscape or market assessments.
- Assist in developing approaches for outreach and solicitation of interest in applying for investment capital.
- Support the systemic development of the pipeline of prospective investments.
- Contribute to portfolio management and pipeline development efforts, with exposure to but not direct engagement in due diligence.
- Participate in special projects based on emerging priorities.
- Advance the strategy and existing projects within Impact Investments and participate in professional development.
- Attend internal and external networking meetings focused on organizational areas and sectors of interest.
Benefits
- Paid internship, with hourly rates starting at $27.00.
- Housing assistance for non-local students may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
