Skills

Problem-solving Research Training Facilitation power bi Organization Process Improvement Project Management Strategic Planning

Job Specifications

Brief Description

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation's Summer Internship Program is a 10-week opportunity for college and university students to gain real-world work experience and acquire new skills. Interns work closely with Foundation staff members to assist with ongoing projects and develop new ideas for programs and initiatives. They get to work in specific departments based on their interests and strengths, and they work on projects that truly challenge them and help them grow.

During the program, interns receive extensive guidance and support from their managers and mentors, and they attend training sessions and workshops that help them enhance their professional skills. Overall, the summer internship program at the Foundation is a highly rewarding and valuable experience for students who want to gain real-world work experience and develop professional skills.

By the end of the program, the Strategy, Learning, and Evaluation (SLED) Strategy Intern will have gained a deep understanding of the issues facing our communities and the tools philanthropy can leverage to address these challenges. They will also become familiar with the philanthropic sector and the intricacies of strategic grantmaking. Additionally, the intern will have honed technical skills, including research, financial analysis, and board-level communications.

Project Description And Expected Deliverables

Support strategy, learning, and communications for Program Initiatives through:

Analyzing impact measurements and definitions across initiatives for fidelity and effectiveness.
Supporting the design and facilitation of strategy development meetings.
Building templates for internal reporting and communications around strategy.
Supporting the preparation of Board presentation materials and talking points.
Supporting operational process improvement to support strategic planning and implementation.
Researching opportunities for strengthening impact in our program areas at varying geographic scales.

Requirements

Required

Currently enrolled in a graduate program.
High level of proficiency in MS Word. MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint.

Desired

Analytical and research skills.
Project management.
Problem-solving.
Understanding of financial markets.
Familiarity with Airtable and Power BI.
Financial analysis.
Experience with measuring for social impact.
Experience working with nonprofits, public agencies, or community organizations.

Desired Majors

Finance
Business Sociology
Policy
Public Health
International Development
Urban Studies
Social Studies
City and Regional Planning
Political Science
Nonprofit Management
Other related fields

Physical Requirements

Ability to work on-site at least three days each week (MTW) according to the hybrid schedule policy.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Summary

About the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

International hotelier Conrad N. Hilton established the grantmaking foundation that bears his name in 1944 to help people living in poverty and experiencing disadvantage worldwide. More than eighty years later, the work continues, concentrating on efforts to ensure healthy early childhood development and sustainable livelihoods for youth and refugee populations, support young people transitioning out of foster care, improve access to housing and support services for people experiencing homelessness, identify solutions to safe water access, and lift the work of Catholic sisters. Additionally, following selection by an independent, international jury, the Foundation annually awards the $3 million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize to an organization doing extraordinary work to reduce human suffering. The Foundation is one of the world’s largest, with approximately $7.3 billion in assets. It has awarded grants to date totaling more than $3.6 billion worldwide, and nearly $300 million in 2024. Please visit www.hiltonfoundation.org for more information.

In addition to your resume, a cover letter must be submitted as the initial page for consideration.*

About the Company

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is a family foundation established in 1944 by the man who started Hilton Hotels. We provide funds to nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable people throughout the world. Know more