CAREERS AT ICM

Summer Associate, Executive Office

This is a contract (~20 hours/week) hybrid role based in New York City, taking place over ~10 weeks in June-August 2026. 

ABOUT IMPACT CAPITAL MANAGERS  

The Impact Capital Managers (ICM) mission is to accelerate the performance of our members and to scale the impact investing marketplace with integrity and authenticity. We do this through our membership association, which today includes 140+ funds representing more than $70B in impact-focused private capital, as well as field-building initiatives and partnerships via our affiliated ICM Institute. Our fund manager members have backed 5,000+ innovative private companies and seek meaningful impact and exceptional financial returns. The ICM network of peers is engaged and collaborative by nature. Membership is selective. 

POSITION OVERVIEW  

The Summer Associate, Executive Office will support ICM’s Executive Director and Senior Leadership team, working on a variety of functions including but not limited to ICM’s Board relations, LP Advisory Council support, the planning and execution of meetings and events, data management and file organization, and other discrete project-based support. This role is an excellent opportunity for aspiring company chiefs of staff, impact investors, or movement builders looking to learn firsthand how high-impact organizations operate. The Summer Associate will report to ICM’s Executive Director.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Support executive communications, including drafting emails, memos, meeting follow-ups, and internal updates for the Executive Director and senior leadership. 

  • Provide Board relations and LP Advisory Council support, including agenda preparation, scheduling, note-taking, materials coordination, and follow-up on action items. 

  • Assist with event planning and management for virtual and in-person meetings, including logistics, invitations, registration tracking, speaker coordination and preparation, and post-event recaps. 

  • Support member pipeline analysis by helping to track engagement, and preparing background research for the Executive Director, senior leadership and the Board. 

  • Contribute to grant proposals and reporting by drafting narrative sections, assembling supporting materials, coordinating inputs, and tracking deadlines. 

  • Provide calendar and travel support for the Executive Director, including scheduling meetings, prioritizing requests, managing event conflicts, and preparing briefing materials. 

  • Assist with additional special projects as time permits, e.g. research initiatives, advisory work, and collaborations with field-building partners. 

QUALIFICATIONS & PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES 

  • Current graduate student or rising college senior with strong academic performance and an interest in and understanding of impact investing or adjacent fields, as demonstrated through former work experience, internships, or academic coursework (e.g. climate finance, sustainable investing, social entrepreneurship, impact investing, or similar).  

  • Familiarity with venture capital or private equity, preferred.  

  • Excellent writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail; succinct and professional style in all written communications. 

  • Self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity and competing priorities. 

  • Poise and maturity; demonstrated ability to work independently and handle confidential information with discretion. 

  • Strong research and synthesis skills, with the ability to translate information into clear, concise materials for senior leadership. 

  • Experience with grant writing, reporting, and stakeholder engagement in a mission-driven environment, preferred. 

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook; experience with Sharepoint, AirTable, Monday.com, and CRM systems, preferred. 

  • A sense of humor and a collaborative, can-do attitude.  

LOGISTICS AND COMPENSATION

Impact Capital Managers has offices in Washington, D.C. and Manhattan, New York City. This role is based in our Manhattan office. We operate on a hybrid model (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in office). The Associate will be expected to work 20 hours/week (with paid time off for holidays and occasional Summer Fridays) over approximately 10 weeks with a corresponding stipend of $5,000. The target start date is on or around June 1, 2026. There may be an opportunity for this role to extend  beyond the initial 10-week period, per mutual interest. 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND DEADLINE  

Apply by sending the following materials to info@impactcapitalmanagers.com with your name and “Summer Associate” in the subject line:  

  1. Your resume  

  1. A brief cover letter that includes your preferred start and end dates; why you believe private capital is uniquely capable of driving both impact and returns for investors; and why you are an ideal candidate for this role.  

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the anticipated high volume of queries, only those who advance to an interview will be contacted.   

We aim to fill this role as soon as possible and will review applications on a rolling basis.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. ICM is committed to creating equal access to employment opportunities through nondiscriminatory measures and encourage applications from individuals who identify as traditionally underrepresented in the field. We do not select, prioritize, or exclude any candidates based on the individuals’ race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. For ICM, diversity is an inclusive concept and encompasses, without limitation, geographic background, socioeconomic background, educational background, language diversity, first-generation status, age, disability, marital and parental status. Excellence shows up in a variety of ways; bring your difference.