Are you passionate about the intersection of impact measurement, finance, and storytelling?
We are seeking a dynamic, values-driven Fellow to join our Impact Reporting Team. The goal is to use critical data analysis and storytelling to demonstrate the important work impactful organizations are doing while providing an independent assessment of what that impact means for investors and donors. Over the course of the fellowship, 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 hundreds of billions of dollars to funds and social enterprises tackling major social and environmental challenges. We offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a culture of personal development, creative freedom, and the partnership of a dedicated team.
All roles at CapShift require flexibility and collaboration, given the start-up nature of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Collect, analyze and present a large volume of narrative and numerical data on the social and environmental impact of several organizations.
- Draft short yet impactful client-facing reports on the annual impact performance of individual investment opportunities and investor portfolios.
- Apply strong project management skills to lead a multi-step impact reporting process that includes – managing large volume of data, coordinating with the internal CapShift team and several external organizations, working with interns (undergraduate level) and managing multiple editorial rounds for what will conclude in a seamless delivery of annual impact reports.
- Support CapShift’s investment research team with a review of investment opportunities’ annual impact, financial and operational performance.
- Refresh profiles of mission-driven organizations hosted on CapShift’s platform through background research, collection of updated financials, strategic writing, and communication with key leaders at funds/non-profits.
- Keep an eye out for ways to enhance the efficiency of the overall impact reporting process.
- Engage, mentor and support junior interns on the team.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree (or degree in progress) in economics, finance, business, public policy/administration, sustainable development, or equivalent preferred
- Demonstrated interest in impact investing, impact measurement and management, social enterprises, social and/or environmental impact, and storytelling through coursework, prior work experience, or extracurricular activities
- Some understanding of the private alternative investment space
- Strong project management, writing and editing skills (some understanding of design would be a plus)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to learn quickly, eagerness to take ownership of projects, and support a team to execute multi stakeholder projects accurately and efficiently (prior leadership roles or experience managing teammates a plus)
- Fit with high-growth, startup environment: ability to be a team player, juggle multiple priorities, and learn and adapt quickly
- Must be able to work with Word, PowerPoint and Excel, prior experience with Salesforce a plus
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.
To apply,
- Please access and complete the form below,
- Submit your resume, and
- Submit a cover letter that is strictly less than 500 words total and directly answers only the two prompts below:
- Outline one or two projects/tasks you have completed in your career that you believe have set you up well for this role?
- Name an organization that you think is doing highly impactful work today. Why do you think it is impactful? How would you measure its success over time?
The deadline to apply is Monday, February 17, 2025. Applications with be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please note, we are unable to sponsor US Work Authorization for this position at this time.
Compensation: The weekly rate for this position is $1200 ($30 an hour, no overtime).
