Research & Evaluation Support Intern (Boston Office)

~ 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

Research & Evaluation Support Intern (Boston Office)

This is a unique opportunity to learn about nonprofit evaluation, fundraising, and research efforts. The intern will work with both the Ceres Individual Giving Team and the Innovation & Evaluation Team. The Innovation & Evaluation Team works to scale the impact of Ceres work by measuring and evaluating progress towards achieving programmatic objectives, as well as supporting the incubation and vetting of new project ideas.

This includes working to strengthen the planning, evaluation and asset management functions within the organization that need to be implemented to effectively achieve Ceres’ mission. The Individual Giving team raises money to support Ceres work. The intern will gain exposure to many aspects of this work ranging from annual fundraising programs to special events to donor stewardship.

Responsibilities

We are looking for an intern to: 

• Research and document Ceres impact related to Corporate and Investor sustainability commitments and actions:
  • Utilizing internal resources, including grant proposals, reports and press releases, research and compile multi-year data on corporate and investor actions on clean-energy, water, and capital markets.

• Collaborate with other interns and programs across the organization to improve internal alignment on:
  • Impact tracking 
  • Research and documentation of the sustainability performance of individual companies and investors, 
• Conduct research and fact-checking to contribute to the development and prioritization of targets for corporate and investor engagement in the coming year.
• Research and map supporters.
• Assist with donor database maintenance and donor stewardship.
• Assist with special projects on an ad-hoc basis, as needed 

Qualifications

• We are seeking a highly organized and motivated undergraduate student with a desire to gain hands-on experience.
• Ideal applicants will have exposure to Customer relationship management systems (CRMs), solid research skills, an ability to work independently, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Preference is for applicants with curiosity about fundraising and familiarity with environmental and social sustainability issues. 
• This position will co-report to the Directors on the Planning and Evaluation team and the Individual Giving team.

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.