Sustainable Finance Intern

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World Wildlife Fund
Washington, D.C., USA
Internship

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world’s leading conservation organization, seeks an intern to support its work in Sustainable Finance. WWF has identified Finance as a key programmatic focus because the global finance system enables all types of economic activity, and this activity can have a significant impact on our planet. We are interested in how money flows, and how to influence it for environmental benefit.

Working with WWF's global Finance Practice, the intern will support desk research and preparation of external presentation materials including power point presentation materials, blogs and delivered remarks, as well as semi-structured brief summaries of major studies in the area of Sustainable Finance. 

Educational Background: 
BA/BS in business, finance, environmental science, sustainability, environmental engineering, or related fields.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Interdisciplinary interest and educational experience is preferred. Students enrolled in Masters programs in such fields are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Minimum of 20 hours per week
  • Excellent research skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organized and self-motivated
  • Ability to generate quality outputs with limited oversight
  • Powerpoint and presentation skills essential, infographics skills a plus
How to Apply: 

https://careers-wwfus.icims.com/jobs/2384/in-19073-sustainable-finance-i...

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: 
Jun 8 2019
Active Until: 
Jul 8 2019
Hiring Organization: 
World Wildlife Fund
industry: 
Nonprofit