Sustainability Research Internship

Location
Portsmouth, NH

About Pax World
Pax World Funds is a recognized leader in the rapidly growing field of Sustainable Investing. Having launched the nation’s first socially responsible mutual fund in 1971, we currently manage a family of mutual funds focusing on the full integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into investment analysis and decision-making. Pax World Management LLC, investment manager of Pax World Funds, is a rapidly growing small company headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with a friendly, collegial and growth-oriented professional work environment.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Conduct research on the environmental, social and governance issues that illuminate Pax World’s ESG analysis and principles
  • Assist the social research department with research related to sustainable investing
  • 10 or more hours per week, unpaid

Qualifications

  • Applicants must be college juniors, seniors or graduate students
  • Course work must include one or more of the following subject areas: Economics, Finance, Environmental Studies, Sociology, Political Science or Business Administration
  • Strong interest in sustainable investing and environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues
  • Strong interpersonal skills, analytical and oral and written communication skills
  • High Integrity, trustworthiness and ethical standards
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, attention to detail
  • Sound and accurate judgment
  • Proactive, innovative and resourceful
  • Positive attitude, team player

Contact Information
To apply for this internship, please submit your resume and cover letter via e-mail to Janet Lawton Spates, Vice President Administration at hr@paxworld.com. Please include “SR Intern” in the email subject line.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to high standards of corporate social responsibility, both in our investment approach and in the manner we conduct our own business. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply for this position.