Impact Investments MBA/MPA Internship

Part-Time (20 hours per week) | February through May 2025 •

Hybrid (Philadelphia/Remote)

Impact Investments MBA/MPA Internship

Part-Time (20 hours per week) Internship Opportunity Available For Two Students
at Spring Point Partners Beginning February through May 2025

Spring Point Partners is a Philadelphia-based impact organization, with a dedicated investment team. The overarching investment thesis is to increase the ownership of future growth markets among a diverse and representative set of leaders, leading to more equitable wealth distribution as well as improved self-determination and opportunity for all Americans.

About the Position

As an Impact Investing Intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting our investment team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of finance and social impact, contributing to projects that drive positive change while developing your skills in investment analysis and strategic planning.

This is a part-time (20 hours per week) paid internship, with a hybrid schedule of one to two days a week (Tu, W, Th) at the Philadelphia office (located in University City) or occasional other locations in the City, and the other times virtual, with flexibility to work within academic schedules. This internship is projected to run from Feb-May 2025 and reports to the Associate Director of Impact Investments.

The final scope of the internship and detailed roles and responsibilities will be tailored based on the skillsets and learning goals of the selected applicants, and the highest priority needs for the SPP Investment Team.

SAMPLE PROJECTS

Determining Indirect Exposure within Funds Portfolio:
- Assess the indirect exposure and areas of concentration of SPP’s venture capital portfolio to the underlying portfolio companies and sectors represented in the organization’s fund investments.
- Develop models and frameworks to quantify the indirect exposure per company and areas of sector concentration and/or areas for diversification.
VC/PE Emerging Manager¹ Ecosystem Mapping:
- Create detailed maps of the business ecosystem, identifying key players and their relationships.
- Analyze the ecosystem supporting emerging managers to identify opportunities for partnership and potential gaps (e.g. in research, resources, networks).
- Provide recommendations on where SPP should prioritize relationship building and visibility to best support and access aligned fund managers.
Support the Organization’s Impact Management:
- Update and streamline current impact measurement and management (IMM) approach, gather and analyze data on portfolio subset, and present results to investment team.

¹An emerging manager is defined as an investment manager who is in the process of building a new investment firm, typically between funds I-III.

Candidate Qualifications

We look forward to the range of professional experiences that candidates provide, and at minimum, meet these qualifications:

Academic Excellence: Currently enrolled in an MBA or MPA program with a strong academic record
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

We seek these qualifications to be demonstrated in the interview process:

Relevant Experience: Previous work experience at an investment fund, investment advisor, endowment, or related entity with a focus on alternative investments.
Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead projects or teams
Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Financial Statements: ability to analyze organizational financial statements
DEI: interest in supporting diversity equity & inclusion (DEI)

In addition, we seek candidates who demonstrate these preferred qualifications:

Learning Focused: ability to seek knowledge, conduct self-reflection, and open to coaching and receiving feedback
Detail & Organization: strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
Flexibility: ability to be responsive, change plans quickly, and willing to take on new projects
Networking Abilities: Ability to build and maintain professional relationships

Spring Point Partners

Founded in Philadelphia, Spring Point Partners, LLC (Spring Point) is a social impact organization that invests in the transformational leaders, networks and solutions that power community change and advance justice. We do this by seeking out and supporting community leaders who have the vision to see what’s possible and the drive to make that real; connecting the experience of partners with comprehensive and flexible supports for shared learning and impact; and investing in innovative ideas and adaptive solutions that can spark and scale change for all.

Whether we’re partnering on youth development, equity in learning, animal welfare or water sustainability or investing in new business models that close opportunity gaps and boost social and economic mobility, we center equity and justice in all we do — supporting individuals and ideas that can have a catalytic impact in their communities and on our society.

Together, let’s change the way social impact is achieved.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

Spring Point is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Background Checks

The final two candidates for this role will be asked to complete a background check process and the initial job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

Applications

To apply please send your resume and email of interest to the Hiring Team at JoinUs@thespringpoint.com with Impact Investments MBA/MPA Internship in the subject line.