Nature and Financial Risk Intern

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World Wildlife Fund
Washington, DC, USA
Internship

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world’s leading conservation organization, seeks an intern to support its Nature and Financial Risk initiative. The intern will support the development of a literature review and framework that will clarify the economic risks degradation and loss of nature pose at macro (system) and micro (sectoral and business) levels. The report will deliver this information in a way that is meaningful at a systems and sectoral level, particularly to non-environment experts and the private sector. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • The intern will support desk research and semi-structured interviews of experts in the field to support the development of a high-level report on nature loss and financial risk. 
Educational Background: 
BA/BS in business, finance, environmental science, sustainability, environmental engineering, or related fields. Interdisciplinary interest and educational experience is preferred.
Students enrolled in Masters programs in such fields are strongly encouraged to apply.
Skills/Experience: 
  • 40 hours per week
  • Excellent multi-disciplinary research and communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organized and self-motivated
  • Ability to generate quality outputs with limited oversight
How to Apply: 

https://careers-wwfus.icims.com/jobs/2350/in-19060-nature-and-financial-...

Job Function: 
Accounting / Finance

Organization Info

World Wildlife Fund

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Website: 
worldwildlife.org
Founded: 
1991
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Environment
Animal Advocacy / Shelters
International
Mission: 

For 50 years, WWF has been protecting the future of nature. The world's leading conservation organization, WWF works in 100 countries and is supported by 1.2 million members in the United States and close to 5 million globally.

WWF's unique way of working combines global reach with a foundation in science, involves action at every level from local to global, and ensures the delivery of innovative solutions that meet the needs of both people and nature.

Programs: 

WWF works to: 

  • Conserve the world's most important forests to sustain nature's diversity, benefit our climate, and support human well-being
  • Safeguard healthy oceans and marine livelihoods
  • Secure water for people and nature
  • Protect the worlds most important species
  • Drive sustainable food systems to conserve nature and feed humanity
  • Create a climate-resilient and zero-carbon world, powered by renewable energy

These things are not just “nice to have". . . they are “need to haves." They are the things that make it possible for us to live. And so, to ensure our very survival, they must be kept safe.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Apr 12 2019
Active Until: 
May 12 2019
Hiring Organization: 
World Wildlife Fund
industry: 
Nonprofit