DURATION: Part-time, 5-10 hours per week, flexible start/end date
ABOUT SECOND HORIZON CAPITAL
Second Horizon Capital ("2HC") is an impact investment firm that partners with communities to transform large-scale, underinvested commercial properties into vibrant destinations and local economic engines. As a double bottom line focused investor, 2HC proactively enhances assets, works with local stakeholders, and focuses on driving returns and positively impacting local communities. The 2HC team combines unique expertise in distressed and impact investing, urban development, asset repositioning, and capital markets to implement bespoke solutions that create value for stakeholders, drive sustainable growth, and enhance critical infrastructure.
ABOUT OUR TEAM
As impact investors, 2HC leverages our talent and resources to drive economic, societal, and environmental benefits for all stakeholders across our business, its operations, and beyond. With a value-driven investment philosophy coupled with a culture of innovation, teamwork, and integrity, 2HC looks for highly motivated candidates from traditional and non-traditional backgrounds. We cultivate talent, providing growth opportunities through ongoing professional development at all stages of our team members’ careers. If you are inspired by revitalizing and redeveloping the built environment and are committed to strengthening communities, we encourage you to apply.
2HC is seeking a qualified intern to join its Impact team for a paid internship. The Impact and Sustainability Fall Analyst will support and report to the Vice President of Impact in special projects for the development, implementation, and measurement of our impact programs and workstreams. Activities will include research, data management, project management, and content creation. An ideal candidate is curious, self-motivated, proactive, an effective communicator, exercises good judgment, and committed to driving meaningful and measurable positive impact.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct research on impact and sustainability solutions for the built environment, including processes and technologies for reducing emissions and conserving energy, water, and waste
Contribute to continued strategy development of Second Horizon’s impact programs
Support in the implementation of impact programs and initiatives via project management and relationship stewardship
Participate in Impact and Sustainability team meetings and the preparation of deliverables
Draft content for use on 2HC’s website, social channels, and impact reports
Collect and manage data in alignment with reported standards and commitment frameworks
Maintain proprietary data tools / software
Assist other members of the 2HC team on special projects, as needed
Provide minimal administrative support, as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated commitment to social and/or environmental impact, through professional and/or significant volunteer experience
Passionate about driving impact in communities, with a commitment to social entrepreneurship
Exceptional research skills
Extremely organized with meticulous attention to detail and follow-through
Entrepreneurial, open mindset; self-starter – ability to work well alone and with others
Excellent communications skills to draft written content and to communicate cross-functionally and vertically through the organization as well as with key external stakeholders
Ability to work with a small and entrepreneurial professional staff; flexibility in supporting other team members and other functions as needed
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Friendly and outgoing personality, a sense of optimism and enthusiasm, and dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as teamwork
Must have unrestricted work authorization in the United States
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
Pursuing degree or accreditation in related field(s), such as Real Estate, Environmental Science, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Studies, and Social Innovation
Familiarity with impact and sustainability trends, standards, and frameworks
Send cover letter and resume to careers@secondhorizon.com. You must include “Impact and Sustainability Fall Analyst” as the subject line of the email – please include how you found out about this opportunity. No phone calls or faxes, please.
Second Horizon Capital is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Second Horizon are considered without regards to race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, family and medical leave status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This job description is not designed to be comprehensive, or cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
Employment type
Part-time
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