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Private Sector Engagement Intern

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Washington, D.C., USA
Internship

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world’s leading conservation organization, seeks a Private Sector Engagement intern.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Internship Description: 

  • Assists the Private Sector Engagement (PSE) team in the development and management of partnerships to advance WWF’s conservation mission and maximize revenue.
  • Supports the implementation of transformational business practice engagements and strategic philanthropic initiatives.

Specific responsibility will include:

  • Supports team members through research, develop of materials, analyses, reports, presentations, coordination and administrative tasks contribute to the successful management of existing corporate partnerships and the addition of new relationships.
  • Coordinates with other members of various WWF teams domestically and internationally. Develops and maintains relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating advanced influence management skills
  • ​Attends calls and meetings with WWF staff, stakeholders and corporate partners, summarizing key points and action items in collaboration with Supervisor. Participates in the development of key materials including PowerPoints, meeting minutes, talking points, partnership activity summaries, and more. Updates the team on industry best practices and current relevant partnerships in the marketplace.
  • Supports team members through coordination and administrative tasks that contribute to the successful management of existing corporate partnerships and the addition of new relationships.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelors degree (or equivalent work experience) is required, with advanced degree in a relevant field such as business administration, environmental science, sustainable development, or sustainable supply chain is preferred
Skills/Experience: 
  • Current or recent graduate student, available to work full-time (35 hours per week)
  • 2-5 years work experience in corporate sustainability, account management, or related field
  • Previous work in corporate sustainability is desired; Private sector experience preferred
  • Skills in Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word are obligatory; other programs (e.g. GIS, Microsoft Access, reference management software) and/or programming experience is helpful;
  • Fluency in English is required; knowledge of foreign languages (e.g. Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, or Chinese) is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including editing and proofreading
  • Strong interpersonal skills, professional demeanor and strong representational and diplomatic engagement experience required
  • Self-starter, takes initiative, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize, commit and complete concrete tasks and deliverables in a timely manner, while working both independently and within a group.

Organization Info

World Wildlife Fund

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Founded: 
1991
About Us
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: 
Jun 26 2019
Active Until: 
Jul 26 2019
Hiring Organization: 
World Wildlife Fund
industry: 
Nonprofit