Why should I apply?

Impact Investing Group provides an immersive opportunity to engage with nonprofits. As a member, you’ll learn how to think critically about both business and social issues while picking up technical skills in finance. You’ll also gain a community of like-minded students to bond with and receive mentorship from.

Who should apply?

Any USC undergraduate interested in finance and social impact can apply. We’ll need business students for market research, pre-law students to help with contracts, computer science students to build apps, and pre-med students to navigate the health industry. There is value for everyone and we emphasize passion and diversity fo thought. All experience levels are welcome as we balance friendly learning with premium service to clients.

*Additionally, reapplications are both allowed and encouraged.

What do IIG look for in prospective candidates?

Our work is fast-paced and technical, and while prior skills and experience are not at all required, critical reasoning and ability to learn are important. Most of our work is team-based, so we expect motivated commitment and collaboration throughout projects. Finally, we want people who think different and think big. Ingenuity is important for entrepreneurship and resolving social issues, so we want to hear your unique, ambitious ideas.

What’s the time commitment?

Projects last about ten weeks. During the week, you’ll be expected to attend meetings, workshops, and calls for research and clients. The total commitment is around 5 hours each week.

Where can I apply?

Interested USC students may apply once applications are open by:

1. Clicking the light green “Apply Now” button on the IIG website header

2. OR go to the “Students” tab in the header and clicking the “Apply” page

3. OR on the LinkTree link found on the bio of the IIG Instagram, @usciig

We do not accept applications before or after the posted timeline. Please wait till the next recruitment cycle.

Where can I find the application timeline?

1. “Home” page of the website

2. “Apply” page of the website under the “Students” tab

3. An Instagram post on the IIG Instagram, @usciig

Will IIG be at the USC Involvement Fair?

Yes! Dates and times can be found in the application timeline.

When and where are the info sessions?

Information about the information sessions can be found on the “Home” page, “Apply” page under the “Students” tab, as well as an Instagram post on the IIG Instagram, @usciig.

Is attendance at one of the info session required for the application?

Although attendance at the info sessions are not required in order to be considered as a prospective candidate, we highly recommend all interested students to attend at least one of the info sessions in order to meet and connect with IIG current members including the executive board, ask any additional questions you may have, gain further insight into the different departments at IIG, interview timeline, and much more.

If you are unable to attend any of the information sessions, no worries. You can get a quick overview of the 3 different branches at IIG under “Our Work” page.

When will applications open?

We open our applications and take members into our analyst class 2 times in a school year: at the beginning on each Fall and Spring semester. In order to stay up to date on our recruitment timeline, we encourage you to:

1. Check our website at the 1st couple of weeks each semester

2. Add your contact information to join our mail list via the Interest Form

3. Follow our Instagram or LinkedIn for updates when we post our applications

More Questions?

If you have further questions that are not answered or found on our website, please contact us by going to the “Contact Us” page.