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Associate, Impact Investing

Position Number: 9842581
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Other Administrative Positions

Associate, Impact Investing

Job Summary

ABOUT US
Proudly housed at the University of Utah, our mission is to expand the market for impact investing and to equip the next generation of impact leaders, forging a future where impact is seamlessly integrated across sectors worldwide. Through our diverse expertise, we connect capital to measurable social, environmental, and financial outcomes. Leveraging our unique position at a leading public university, we drive critical innovations and research, amplify thought leadership, and provide world-class experiential learning and academic programming. Our headquarters, the Impact & Prosperity Epicenter, is a pioneering live/work ecosystem that fosters a shared vision for the betterment of people and the planet. Learn more at sorensonimpactinstitute.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Sorenson Impact Institute's Impact Investing team seeks an Associate to join our Salt Lake City-based impact investing and student training program. The Associate will be joining a team investing in high impact entrepreneurs while simultaneously training the next generation of finance and impact investing professionals. We're seeking a team member with experience in investing or related fields and a commitment to student training, social innovation, and impact. The right candidate is a leader and a teacher -- entrepreneurial, bold, creative, and can excel in a fast-paced, startup environment, ready to work directly with students daily.

The Associate will be responsible for training students in our program and managing investment processes and operations. Specifically, the Associate will be responsible for sourcing new investments, leading due diligence, preparing investment materials, and managing investment operations -- all while training and mentoring student interns.

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic investment professional with experience across the lifecycle of an investment, including sourcing, underwriting, and executing new investments. Candidates should have a strong commitment to impact and bring an entrepreneurial and innovative approach to the role. The Associate should also have a passion for teaching and mentoring, as training and inspiring the next generation of venture capital and impact investing professionals is core to our work.

Responsibilities
Mentor and Train Student Interns

Equip a rotating cohort of student interns with hands-on experience in venture capital and impact investing through underwriting and full-cycle due diligence for early-stage deals (pre-seed-Series A).
Lead student investing teams in due diligence, apprenticing interns in investor workflows, and teaching analytical frameworks such as market sizing, impact analysis, financial modeling, and market research.
Create, contribute to, and lead recruitment activities and training sessions for new student interns and at other Sorenson Impact Institute activities and events.

Early-stage Venture Investing

Identify, maintain, and prioritize a pipeline of early-stage venture investment opportunities.
Conduct comprehensive due diligence and investment analysis.
Oversee preparation and presentation of investment opportunity materials to Investment Committees, editing student scripts and presentations.

Relationship Development and Management

As needed, build and maintain a network with investment professionals at other impact and traditional VC firms in order to source high quality deal flow.

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Supervisor, Investment Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.

Preferences

Experience in venture capital, private equity, investment management, or relevant non-finance fields, including experience in financial or operational experience in early-stage businesses or fund management
Excellent written and oral communication skills
An interest and ability to teach and explain venture capital/impact investing topics to students who are new to the field
Strong financial analysis and modeling skills
Demonstrated ability to build high value industry relationships
Mentorship or teaching experience
Demonstrated leadership experience
Demonstrated desire and capability to work with and train student interns
Ability to collaborate and function effectively on a highly motivated and entrepreneurial team

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN17488N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 01691 - Sorenson Impact Institute
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $36 - $45
Close Date: 12/16/2026
Open Until Filled:

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