Are you passionate about the intersection of storytelling, impact measurement, and finance?
We are seeking a summer intern who will play a critical role in helping mission-driven organizations communicate their work and impact to donors and investors through storytelling and data. Over the course of the internship, you will gain both an in-depth understanding of the social impact landscape — from community development finance institutions to catalytic climate funds — as well as knowledge on specific social/environmental impact models and outcomes.
CapShift is a mission-driven growth company working at the intersection of finance and impact to unlock the $1 trillion of charitable assets in the U.S. for impact investments into funds and enterprises. We offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a culture of personal development, creative freedom, and the partnership of a dedicated team. Our aim is to help mobilize billions of dollars of investment capital to organizations tackling major social and environmental challenges.
Responsibilities
- Revamp CapShift’s product profiles on mission-driven organizations through background research and strategic writing
- Acquire a deep understanding of the breadth of impact opportunities, and effectively convey this information through storytelling
- Evaluate and analyze social & environmental impact data, including year-over-year analysis and distillation at the organization or portfolio level
- Draft client-facing reports on the annual impact performance of opportunities
- Coordinate with a segment of mission-driven organizations on product updates and key collateral, such as offering documents and visual assets
- Potential support on strategic projects related to impact reporting needs of CapShift’s client base
- Take ownership of projects and see them through from start to finish over course of the internship
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or degree in progress) in economics, journalism, finance, business, or equivalent
- Interest in impact investing, social enterprises, social impact, and storytelling
- Strong writing, interviewing, and editing skills
- Excellent communication, presentation, creative, and problem-solving skills
- Ability and eagerness to take ownership of projects
- Fit with high-growth, startup environment: ability to be a team player, juggle multiple priorities, and learn and adapt quickly
How to apply
CapShift is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, or involvement in the criminal justice system. We invite individuals with diverse life experiences and non-conventional backgrounds to apply.
Please submit your resume, two writing samples (two different formats preferred — e.g. op-ed and essay or academic and journalistic article), and a cover letter that details your interest in the role and key qualifications or experience to the Impact & Editorial Intern webform below. The deadline to apply is Monday, February 20th. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Compensation: The weekly rate for this position is $720 ($18 an hour, no overtime).
