Community Engagement + Research Internship
(Summer 2025)

Halcyon is offering an exciting internship opportunity for academic credit, providing undergraduate and graduate students with valuable hands-on experience that complements their academic development. Candidates must be able to receive college credit for their internship experience to be eligible.

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About Halcyon

Halcyon accelerates the impact-driven future of business. Since 2014, Halcyon’s fellowships for early-stage social entrepreneurs have provided space, community, and access—infusing support at a critical juncture where many impact-driven startups fail. Halcyon is focused on serving social entrepreneurs with ventures in Climate, Health, and EquityTech— three verticals that drive equity and inclusivity in society.

At Halcyon, we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce enriches our company and strengthens our ability to achieve our goals.

Why Intern at Halcyon

Through this internship, you will gain hands-on experience in project management, program design, and ecosystem building while helping to co-design workshops and panels that support impact-driven entrepreneurship in the DMV region. You’ll also gain valuable research skills and learn about various impact measurement methodologies for Halcyon’s key sectors areas: Climate, Health, and EquityTech.

Position Summary

  • Assist Halcyon’s Sourcing, Selections, & Alumni department in designing short-term programming focused on impact-driven startups. This includes defining goals, designing workshops and panels, and managing all aspects of the project.
  • Conduct research and compile insights on best practices and methodologies for impact measurement in the Climate, Health, and EquityTech sectors.
  • Collaborate with the team to develop a structured knowledge management system for impact measurement tools and methodologies.
  • Provide ad-hoc support across sourcing, selections, and alumni engagement initiatives as needed.
  • This is a full time, in-person role that will run from early June through late August.
  • This is a hybrid position with the option to work remotely up to two days per week.

Experience Required/Preferred

  • • Experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.
  • Is currently pursuing a degree in any field.
  • Thrives working in a fast-paced, dynamic, start-up environment.
  • Passion for impact-driven entrepreneurship.
  • Interested in research and impact measurement methodologies.
  • Highly organized and analytical.

Special Considerations:

• You must be able to receive college credit for your internship experience to be eligible.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings to assist with programs and events.

Ideal Characteristics

  • Emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, including the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds to engender trust.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment and independently to achieve common objectives.
  • Reliable work ethic to complete tasks and pitch in where needed.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written skills including grammar and punctuation.
  • Proven ability to communicate articulately and creatively including identifying and recommending solutions to problems.

How Can You Apply?

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Erna Redzepagic, Senior Manager of Sourcing, Selections, and Alumni, at e.redzepagic@halcyonhouse.org with the subject line “Halcyon Community Engagement + Research Internship.” To learn more about Halcyon, click here.

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At Halcyon, we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce enriches our company and strengthens our ability to achieve our goals.

We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and bias. Our goal is to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and support.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunities means that we strive to attract, develop, and retain talent from all backgrounds. We prioritize merit, qualifications, and performance in our employment decisions, ensuring fairness and professionalism at every step.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact David Corson.