Internship with Growing San Francisco based Private Equity Firm
The Company
Mainsail Partners is a San Francisco based private equity firm with over $150 million under management that exclusively invests in profitable, growing companies in the United States and Canada. Mainsail provides both the capital and experience to lead successful management buyouts, recapitalizations and growth equity investments. Mainsail works in partnership with management to build our portfolio companies into market leaders. Drawing on our network and expertise in operations, strategy and finance, Mainsail Partners represents a uniquely attractive partner to help shareholders and management teams realize value in their business.
The Position
The intern will learn the types of companies that are of interest to Mainsail Partners based on the firm’s investment model by assisting Mainsail Associates to search and identify potential companies for the Associates to call upon. In addition, the intern will work on various other research projects to aid Mainsail Associates in their responsibilities.
Qualifications
A junior in college with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5. Candidates should be intelligent and personable as well as possess a basic understanding of how businesses operate. Previous work experience is a prerequisite for this position. We are looking for a hard worker who has a genuine interest in business and is willing to work hard to get a unique experience in an intensive learning environment. Preference is for a candidate that is committed to working with us for a minimum of one year.
Hours
Flexible, but a minimum commitment of 12 hours a week. There is the potential for the Intern to increase involvement and hours over the summer months. The Intern will need to arrange transportation to Mainsail’s office in San Francisco’s Financial District.
Pay
$12.50 an hour
For consideration for the position, please send resumes to:
Andrew Polacek
andrew@mainsailpartners.com
