Satell Institute Internship Program
The Satell Institute Internship Program brings together talented students with a deep interest in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the importance of businesses and nonprofits working together to positively impact the communities in which they work and live. Since 2018, the Institute has welcomed undergraduate and graduate students (Senior Scholars) to learn firsthand from business leaders and use their skills and expertise to develop projects to support the mission of the organization.
2021 Satell Scholars Internship Program – Expanded Pilot Program
The 2021 Senior Scholars cohort was comprised of five multitalented and diverse undergraduate and graduate students driven by an interest in CSR. Their 12-week commitment to the Satell Institute allowed them to learn firsthand from business and nonprofit leaders and use their broad range of skills and expertise on various projects supporting the mission of the Institute.
New this year, the Satell Institute’s internship opportunity was expanded to also include a pilot program open to Philadelphia high school students, also known as Junior Scholars, to learn about CSR and the impact that organizations can have on communities from the Senior Scholars, Institute partners, and staff.
In this impactful undertaking, the Senior Scholars created four weeks of content that introduced the Junior Scholars to the world of CSR. The cohort created a diverse curriculum that included numerous presentations on CSR-related topics, learning activities, work assignments, and assessments, while providing valuable business and life skills aimed to prepare the students for a successful future. Additionally, the Senior Scholars mentored and worked with the students to creating meaningful videos that tell the stories of the Institute’s Corporate & Foundation Members and Nonprofit Affiliates.
Hear the Senior Scholars’ thoughts on their time with the Satell Institute in this video.
The Opportunity Satell Institute Internship Program
The Satell Institute (https://www.satellinstitute.org) leads the collective force of businesses and foundations partnering with nonprofits to serve the greater good. The Satell Institute has grown rapidly since inception and is in its fifth year of helping transform the CSR ecosystem in the greater Philadelphia area. Five years of growth have resulted in an extensive and growing network of businesses, foundations and nonprofits working to deliver strong impact in the area.
The program is seeking full- and part-time graduate students and rising seniors and juniors interested in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the impact of businesses and nonprofits contributing to greater good in communities. Satell Scholars have many opportunities to network with the Institute’s distinguished Advisory Board and membership, who are recognized practitioners of CSR.
The internship commitment is for twelve weeks in the summer. Start dates are flexible to accommodate academic schedules. The internship will be remote, with potential for some in-person events if conditions allow.
Qualifications
The Satell Institute seeks exceptional candidates who believe in the Institute’s aspirational mission of harnessing the collective force of businesses and nonprofits for the greater good. We seek candidates with the following qualifications:
- Current full- or part-time graduate students and rising seniors and juniors in business, communications, nonprofit leadership, social policy and practice or other appropriate disciplines seeking an enriching internship experience
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work well within teams
- Self-directed, able to manage ambiguity well and take projects to completion
- Authorized to work in the United States
How to Apply
Applications should be emailed to internships@satellinstitute.org and must be received no later than April 15, 2022. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be closed when all positions are filled. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Please submit the following as one PDF file:
- Cover letter stating the skills and experience you would bring to the program, why you would value participating in this program with the Satell Institute, your interest in Corporate Social Responsibility and your availability (including start and end dates)
- Resume
- Copy of academic transcript
- A short writing sample of approximately 3-6 double-spaced pages that would be most relevant to the internship(s) of interest
Stipend
A stipend will be provided for the 12-week program.
2020 Satell Scholars Cohort
The 2020 Satell Scholars Cohort was comprised of seven multitalented and diverse undergraduate and graduate students driven by an interest in CSR. Their 12-week commitment to the Satell Institute placed them in a position to learn firsthand from business and nonprofit leaders as well as utilize their broad range of skills and expertise on various projects supporting the mission of the Institute. They also made history as the first cohort whose Satell internship was entirely virtual! Hear their reflections on their time as Satell Scholars in this video.