The intern will provide project management and research support for the Latino Equity Fund's community impact strategy and programmatic work. Responsibilities include coordinating grantmaking processes, assisting with event logistics, and conducting research on issues affecting the Latinx community.
Requirements overview
Candidates should have at least one year of professional experience and a strong interest in the goals of the Latino Equity Fund. Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is preferred, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) helps companies, foundations, families and individuals find innovative ways to maximize the impact of their giving. Working around the globe, we partner with clients to create, implement and evaluate customized philanthropic strategies. Since 1989, we've directed more than one billion philanthropic dollars and influenced billions more on behalf of our clients.
TPI is also committed to actively promoting and advancing strategic philanthropy. We conduct cutting edge research and train individuals, organizations, and advisors in best practices. Through TPI’s Center for Global Philanthropy, we partner with experts, government and nonprofit leaders to build cultures and systems that embrace and support effective social investing. Our promotional work informs our advising work - to the benefit of our clients and the global philanthropy community.
The Philanthropic Initiative is an operating unit of the Boston Foundation.
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Job Description
Title: Community Impact Intern, Latino Equity Fund
Department: Philanthropy
Reports To: Executive Director, Latino Equity Fund
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt FTE: >.5
Supervises: None
Hybrid Schedule (subject to change): In-office 1 day a week either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Remote work on other days as suited to schedule. Must be available for in-person community convenings and events during evenings or weekends as needed, with an event approximately every 1-2 months.
Position Budgeted: $25/hr
Position Summary:
The Latino Equity Fund (LEF) Intern will work closely with the Community Impact Officer (CIO) to support the fund’s community impact strategy. The Intern will work with the CIO to provide project management and research support for LEF’s programmatic work. The Latino Equity Fund sits within the Boston Foundation’s Philanthropy Group and works closely with all departments within the Boston Foundation.
This role will work in a hybrid environment (see above) with a mix of in-office and virtual work for a total of 10-15 hours per week during the 2026-2027 school year (16 weeks for Fall 2026 semester, 16 weeks for Spring 2027 semester). Flexibility for school schedules.
Essential Functions:
* Community Engagement
* Provide support for event planning and day-of logistics for community events;
* Participate in meetings with community partners; and
* Support communication with community partners.
* Research on Latinos in MA relative to nonprofit infrastructure, housing, education, healthcare and workforce development, wealth gap and demographic trends, and civic engagement;
* Assist with LEF’s grantmaking and the Poderosas Fellowship
* Coordinate the grantmaking review process, including external communications; and
* Serve as a liaison between LEF and community partners.
* Conduct research on nonprofits and the broader nonprofit sector to identify potential partners and issues affecting the Latinx community;
* Maintain accurate records of grantee and community partner contacts; and
* Provide administrative support for the Poderosas Fellowship program.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
* Individuals assigned to this position may perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Preparation, Knowledge, Previous Experience:
* 1+ years of experience working in a professional setting; and
* Experience with nonprofit fundraising and/or programming preferred.
Skills, Abilities, Competencies:
* Interest in the goals of the Latino Equity Fund and familiarity of the needs facing Greater Boston’s Latinx community preferred;
* Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate simultaneous projects and successfully prioritize among multiple tasks within a fast-paced initiative;
* Careful and methodical approach to tasks and attention to detail;
* Ability to work effectively across diverse backgrounds;
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
* Proactive, participative work style and the ability to receive and act on feedback;
* Ability to work independently;
* Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred; and
* Able to maintain a professional and collaborative approach.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
* Ability to work for long periods of time at a workstation;
* Ability to use a computer monitor and keyboard for long periods of time; and
* Ability to work onsite and remotely, as required.
The content is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It is not intended to constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, who are or become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act or applicable state law, must be able to perform the essential functions of the job (including those listed above) either with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation, if any, will be determined by management in consultation with the employee on a case-by-case basis.
This job description is intended to be general and may be revised from time to time. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.
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