REDF invests in businesses that reveal and reinforce the talent of people breaking through barriers to employment, called employment social enterprises. These mission-driven, revenue-generating businesses help people striving to overcome employment barriers get jobs, keep jobs, and build a better life. Since 1997, REDF has invested in 363 social enterprises in 42 states and DC, who have collectively employed over 157,000 individuals and generated over $3.1 billion in earned revenue. Together with our social enterprise partners, we are working to build a better, more inclusive society where all people have the jobs and support they need to get ahead—and the pride, purpose, and path to self-sufficiency they deserve.
The Farber Summer Fellowship is a consulting-like engagement that gives you the opportunity to have a lasting impact on a social enterprise in REDF’s Portfolio. REDF offers MBA students the chance to:
- Spend 10 weeks learning what it truly takes to successfully run an employment social enterprise
- Gain insight into the role of an intermediary and learn from REDF’s 25+ years of experience in venture philanthropy
- Tap your experience, knowledge, and perspective to deliver results and insight to a social enterprise
- Work in tandem with senior social enterprise leaders and receive coaching and guidance throughout the summer from REDF’s Portfolio team
- Be a part of a collaborative cohort of dedicated MBA students from business schools across the country
Desired Qualifications:
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate a commitment to applying their business acumen to the work that REDF does. More specifically:
- MBA candidate or other relevant graduate degree program candidate (e.g., MPP, MPA, MSW)
- Passion for REDF’s mission
- Ability to own a project and drive towards a deliverable that will benefit the social enterprise beyond the fellowship
- Experience in management consulting, small business management, social enterprise and/or non-profit management or similar work experience
- Exceptional project management skills and ability to create concrete, useful, end products in a limited time frame
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Sense of humor and humility
- Excited to be part of this summer’s Farber cohort and the Farber Alumni Network
- Enjoy working autonomously while being part of a team, exchanging ideas and insights
- Priority given to students returning to school in Fall 2026
Logistics & Details:
- Summer Fellows will have the option to work onsite at their placement ESE, work remotely, or work out of the REDF offices in San Francisco or Los Angeles.
- The internship is 10 weeks starting June 8, 2026. Students with exams or other coursework lasting beyond June 8th will have flexibility in their start date.
- The salary is $14,000 for the summer.
- REDF is a 501c3 organization and students could be eligible for a supplemental grant from their school’s internship fund.
- Two rounds of interviews will be held starting late January into March.
- Offers will be made starting in late February into March on a rolling basis.
- International students who have CPT/OPT or similar work visas are welcome to apply.
- More information and an FAQ is available here.
- Still have questions? Contact us at: farber@redf.org
How to Apply:
Interested applicants can learn more information and apply online here.
