Social Enterprise Initiative

Getting Involved

Organizations

Connecting with Students & Alumni


Recruiting

Program Location Timeline
Hiring for full-time positions
Organizations can explore a range of approaches to meeting their talent needs from hiring an MBA student for a full-time position following graduation, to hiring an alumnus for senior level positions.
various Throughout the year -- see MBA Recruiting for recruiting guidelines.
Hiring a summer associate
MBA students spend 10-12 weeks working within social enterprises to address key managerial issues through the utilization of their analytic and strategic skills. Organizations pay a salary and students may apply for supplemental funding through the HBS Social Enterprise Summer Fellowship.
various We encourage postings in fall or early winter for the following summer. More details on timing are available on website.
HBS Leadership Fellows
HBS Leadership Fellows gives nonprofit and public-sector organizations the opportunity to maximize their effectiveness by leveraging the experience, energy, and analytical skills of graduating MBAs for one year at a salary partially subsidized by Harvard Business School.
various September 9, 2009 is the proposal deadline for 2010-11 Fellowship year at the organization.