Internship Description

The Marketing & Communications intern will support the Sorenson Impact Institute’s marketing and communications team through a combination of content development, event support, systems management, and administrative coordination. This role is ideal for students interested in impact investing, social impact, social entrepreneurship, or similar fields, in addition to hands-on learning in marketing, communications, and professional writing. Candidates should be detail-oriented, proactive, enjoy both creative and operational work, and be able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Proudly housed at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, we are a team of expert practitioners with a mission to expand the market for impact investing. We connect capital to positive social and environmental outcomes, conduct applied research, drive innovations in impact, and equip future leaders. Our headquarters, the Impact & Prosperity Epicenter, is a pioneering live/work ecosystem that fosters a shared vision for the betterment of people and the planet. Learn more at sorensonimpactinstitute.com.

Responsibilities

• Help build and maintain a comprehensive database of stakeholder engagement across the Sorenson network and impact investing ecosystem
• Assist with website content updates 
• Support planning, execution, and follow-up for webinars, convenings, and other events
• Draft, edit, proofread, and format a variety of communications materials, including website copy, event materials, newsletters, and presentations
• Track and organize media coverage and press mentions for the Institute and the Sorenson Impact Foundation
• Assist with design and production of presentations, reports, graphics, and other materials
• Track internal marcom support requests and assist with project work across teams
• Conduct light research to support communications, content development, strategic initiatives, and client projects
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at the junior level or higher; Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, English, Business, or related fields preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail 
• Strong business writing, proofreading, and copy-editing abilities
• Experience creating written content, marketing materials, presentations, or event communications preferred
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite and Airtable; familiarity with Asana preferred
• Design experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools strongly preferred
• Familiarity with impact investing, social impact, philanthropy, sustainability, or related fields preferred

Successful Candidates Will Have:

• Interest in impact investing, social impact, social entrepreneurship, or related fields
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Initiative, reliability, and a willingness to take ownership of assigned work
• Comfort working both independently and collaboratively across varied stakeholders
• Ability to produce high-quality work without reliance on AI
• Availability to work in-office at the Impact and Prosperity Epicenter on Tuesdays and Thursdays

About the Sorenson Impact Institute

The Sorenson Impact Center with the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah envisions a thriving world where all people are valued, communities prosper, and the measured impact of our actions guides decision making. The Center advances global impact through innovation in impact investing and finance, public policy and government spending, and corporate and social sector behavior with organizations across the globe, and utilizes world-class data science, impact storytelling and collaboration as key tools. As part of its mission to train future impact leaders, the Center integrates academic programming and experiential learning into each of its practice areas.

Notes

*The dynamic nature of work means the student experience becomes more valuable with deeper levels of engagement. To facilitate this experience, students are expected to commit to working 15-20 hours per week for a minimum of two semesters (continuation beyond the first semester is dependent upon meeting the appropriate level of performance).

**The Sorenson Impact Institute strongly encourages diverse applicants (please circulate widely), especially those who self-identify as Black, Native or Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQIA+, non-binary, living with disabilities, neurodivergent, young, speak English as a second language, and others from overlooked/underestimated communities.

*** Due to legal restrictions regarding student employment under certain Visa statuses, Sorenson Impact can not guarantee our ability to pay international students. For international students potentially selected, we commit to working with you and your institution to determine our ability to adequately compensate you for your time and energy. Please reach out with any questions. Impact can not guarantee our ability to pay international students. For international students potentially selected, we commit to working with you and your institution to determine our ability to adequately compensate you for your time and energy. Please reach out with any questions.