Impact Investment Assessment and Reporting Intern

Organization
CapShift
Location
Boston, MA
Job Type
Internship
Deadline for Applications
02/17/2025
How to Apply
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 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: Write about one project that you have completed in college, a previous internship or independently that you believe has 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 will 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 $800 ($20 an hour, no overtime).
Where to Apply
https://capshift.com/join-us/impact-investment-assessment-and-reporting-intern/
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Internship

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.
Refresh profiles of mission-driven organizations hosted on CapShift’s platform through background research and strategic writing
Support CapShift’s investment research team with a review of investment opportunities’ annual impact, financial and operational performance.
Acquire a deep understanding of the breadth of impact opportunities, and effectively convey this information through storytelling
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, finance, business, sustainable development, or equivalent preferred
Demonstrated interest in impact investing, social enterprises, social impact, and storytelling
Strong writing, interviewing, and editing skills through coursework, prior work experience, or extracurricular activities
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
Must be able to work with Word, PowerPoint and Excel, prior experience with Salesforce a plus