Emerson collective

Summer Intern, Chicago CRED: Clinical

Chicago, IL Full Time
Overview

Emerson Collective (EC) is a company of investors, changemakers, creative thinkers, and problem solvers working to make a lasting mark on the world. 

Emerson Collective’s summer internship program places rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors - and, for select opportunities, recent college graduates - in paid internship opportunities across Emerson Collective and our longstanding nonprofit partners XQ Institute, E Pluribus Unum, and Chicago CRED

We’re looking for college students who think big, embrace challenges, and thrive in collaboration.

The internship is onsite, 40 hours per week, from June 15 through August 7, 2026. A mandatory paid virtual onboarding and orientation will take place June 10–12. See below for more details.

Application Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be accepted.

The Opportunity

At Chicago CRED, we take a multifaceted approach to reducing gun violence and creating lasting change. The Clinical team contributes to this mission by providing one-on-one counseling, trauma and stress-management groups, and enrichment workshops to help participants recover and grow. 

As the Clinical intern, you'll support the team by providing ongoing participant support, ensuring high-quality data and documentation, and contributing to program performance and improvement. This role offers hands-on experience in trauma-informed care, behavioral health support, and program evaluation within a community-based setting.