Overview
Emerson Collective (EC) is a company of investors, changemakers, creative thinkers, and problem solvers working to make a lasting mark on the world.
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
The Sycamore & Oak team brings together community leaders, developers, and designers to create regenerative, mass timber projects that unite sustainability, local ownership, and lasting economic opportunity.
As the Community Engagement intern, you’ll focus on advancing place-based equity, civic participation, and inclusive community development. You’ll conduct research, support community mapping, and help create materials for presentations and convenings that elevate local voices and ideas. You’ll collaborate closely with teammates across Emerson Collective and community partners committed to social and economic equity. Ideal candidates are thoughtful, curious, and community-minded, with strong communication skills and a deep interest in how listening and storytelling can drive positive change.