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Emerson Collective · 1 month ago

Summer Intern, Philanthropy: Bookstore & Book Access

Palo Alto, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25/hr - $25/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Emerson Collective is a company of investors and changemakers focused on making a lasting impact. The Bookstore & Book Access intern will support the Philanthropy team in enhancing access to books and community building through independent bookstores, conducting research, drafting memos, and participating in meetings to advance nonprofit initiatives.

Customer ServiceNon ProfitSocial

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Conduct research across a variety of topics, including nonprofit bookstores, book access initiatives, and literary community-building efforts, drawing on reports, webinars, and other learning resources

Prepare memos and written materials to support strategy and partner engagement

Participate in internal meetings and partner conversations that advance our understanding of issues and/or the work of nonprofit partners

Track and organize materials, timelines, and follow-up actions across multiple workstreams

Support analyses and insights work, including helping to collect or review data

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Research skillsAnalytical skillsWritten communicationOral communicationOrganizational skillsPassion for booksCollaborationDetail-oriented

Required

Rising undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior, with demonstrated passion for books, storytelling, and expanding access to reading as a tool for community connection and empowerment

Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and identify key insights

Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to summarize information clearly and concisely

Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Generous and resourceful collaborator, supporting teammates and colleagues as needed

Excited by working in an environment where any idea is possible and is driven to help execute to make those ideas happen