Mercy Partnership Fund Intern

Organization: 

Launched in February 2010, Mercy Investment Services provides for the collective investment and professional management of the endowment and other investment funds of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and their sponsored ministries, while working for a just and sustainable world and embraces socially responsible investing as a means of promoting systemic change, with emphasis in the areas of nonviolence, racism, environment, concern for women, and immigration. Our multifaceted socially responsible investing program includes shareholder advocacy engagement with companies, proxy voting, portfolio screening and impact investing (both community and market rate investments). More information is available at www.mercyinvestmentservices.org.  Mercy Partnership Fund, the global community investing program of Mercy Investment Services, provides investments to mission-driven organizations and funds, including those that are working to alleviate poverty and protect the environment. 

Position Summary: 

The intern is primarily responsible for supporting Mercy Partnership Fund by: 

Assisting the Impact Analyst with the impact measurement reporting process, including review and inputting of survey response data, following up with investees for clarification as needed, compiling impact stories and analysing responses to narrative questions. 

Assisting in research and writing of  investment memos 

Preparing various communication support materials 

Researching community investment topics of interest 

Performing other duties as assigned 

Position Qualifications: 

Required 

Solid computer, software and database skills with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat; 

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, highly organized, and ability to execute tasks in a timely manner; 

Ability to work collaboratively and/or independently on multiple projects, prioritize and take initiative to proactively identify and address issues; 

Demonstrated personal integrity and a commitment to ethical principles; 

Demonstrated sensitivity to and knowledge of cultural differences; 

Excellent written, verbal, analytical and communication skills. 

Preferred 

Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, business administration, public administration, or a related field 

Reports to: Director of Mercy Partnership Fund 

Hourly rate: $20 - $25/hour 

Hours: 5-20 hours/week 

Location: St. Louis, Missouri; Remote 

Duration: Mid-January to May 2025