Investor Water Risk Program Intern

~ Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. ~

Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.

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Internship Overview

Investor Water Risk Program:

Ceres is working with companies, investors, water providers, farmers, policymakers, environmental organizations and other stakeholders to improve water management and increase reporting on water issues that pose risks to businesses, communities and the environment.

The Investor Water Risk Program is seeking an intern this summer to help us advance our work on analyzing and addressing water risks related to the investment community. While providing some administrative support, the intern will primarily work across various topic areas using skills ranging in research, marketing, quantitative analysis, and writing (short memos, case studies, data narratives, etc.).

Responsibilities

Program areas of work include:

• Interviewing and engaging with water metrics and data analytics providers to improve select sections of the Investor Water Toolkit.
• Lead daily tracking of news flow and earnings impacts related to water (storm events, water management, etc.) and produce a synthesis of findings from for distribution to Investor Water Hub members.
• Assist in the tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) on maturity of water expertise and integration among investors.
• Work with 5 Investor Water Hub members to populate a Water Solutions Tracker.
• Conduct research on new areas of overlap with water risk and opportunities in other industries including textiles and apparel, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals and more. 

Qualifications

Desired Background:

• Strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Interest in water issues, sustainability, finance, and responsible investing.
• Comfortable with the Google Suite and knowledge of Salesforce a plus.
• Knowledge of investment analysis methods or desire to learn how to use the Bloomberg Terminal a plus.

For more information, see Ceres’ Water Program.

General Internship Information

We are seeking dynamic and committed interns who will find it exciting to join the Ceres team! Ceres’ interns support Program, Communications, and Development staff working with a wide variety of constituents within the Ceres network: environmental activists, investors, funders, and corporations.

While providing some administrative support, interns will primarily work in one of the following areas using research, project coordination, technology, and communications skills. Detailed descriptions of each available position can be found below.  

• Each February, Ceres advertises for our summer program. During February & March we conduct interviews and make placements. Our Summer Intern Program is held during the months of June, July, half of August, and runs for a 10-week period. The work hours are Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm. 
• We typically hire 10-15 interns, who are a mix of undergraduate and graduate students. This year, the program will begin on Monday, June 1, and run through Friday, August 7. In addition, interns need to be available for a lunch orientation one week prior to start date, to take place the week of May 25th (in the Boston & San Francisco offices).
• Please read details of this position on our website and make sure you're applying for the specific internship of most interest to you. 

Please note: Only the Program Teams listed on the website are seeking an intern for Summer 2020. 

Compensation

• We pay a stipend of $6,000 for the ten weeks. . 
• We also provide for our Boston interns an option of (1) a pass on the MBTA systems for June, July and August, OR (2) $75 per month for those who walk, cycle or run to the office.
• For our San Francisco interns, we provide $253.50 (provided in first paycheck) to put towards their BART Pass or other form of commute.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply on Company Website" below to review this internship opportunity carefully and discern if it is a good fit for you. 
• Then,if you are interested in applying for this position, please follow the prompts to submit a resume, cover letter, and two (2) brief writing samples, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.

Note: Address all correspondence to: Elyssa Feliciano

Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.