World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the worldโs leading conservation organizations, seeks a Plastic Policy Events and Research Intern.
WWF Overview
For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the worldโs leading conservation organizations, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field โ more than one million supporters in the United States and five million globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
Our vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion at WWF is an organization as diverse as the world we protect where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combines to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible โ bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives in it.
Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity, and Collaboration.
Position Summary
WWF seeks a part-time Plastic Policy Events and Research Intern for 6 months beginning in mid-January 2024. The intern will work closely with members of WWFโs Plastic & Materials Science Team within the Private Sector Engagement department and will be supervised by the Program Specialist, Global Plastics Policy. This internship provides an opportunity to support engagement with high level policymakers and business stakeholders; improve research, event management, and project coordination skills in a professional setting; gain knowledge about corporate sustainability, public policy, and environmental issues; and contribute to WWFโs mission. The Intern will support the planning and execution of the WWF Plastic Policy Summit and other events and will produce research and writing products focused on opportunities to reduce plastic pollution.
Responsibilities
Assist with event planning and execution, including preparing invitations, tracking attendees, developing event materials and briefs, and other administrative duties as needed to execute high-level multi-stakeholder convenings and events. Conduct policy research, summaries, and analyses across various topics including source reduction, reuse, health impacts of plastic, and environmental justice.Develop materials for external use such as fact sheets, event summaries, and slide decks.Attend and summarize meetings, webinars, legislative hearings, and stakeholder conversations.Support the work of multistakeholder coalitions that WWF leads or is involved in, including the U.S. Plastics Pact Policy workstream, OneSource Coalition, and the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty.Engage and coordinate with external stakeholders including companies, NGOs and government partners; may include scheduling.Other duties as assigned related to circular economy, environment justice, corporate sustainability, and public policy, including supporting the work of other team members on WWFโs Plastic & Material Science and Policy & Government Affairs teams.Qualifications
Highly qualified undergraduate student, recent college graduate, or current/recent graduate student, in a relevant field such as public policy, political science, communications, event management, environmental science, environmental policy, or sustainable development are preferred. Those studying outside these areas are still encouraged to apply. Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, as well as attention to detail. Proactive problem-solving and good communication skills (written and verbal).Ability to work productively and prioritize tasks on both independent assignments and as part of a team. Professionalism required and experience interacting with high-level stakeholders, including government officials, preferred.Demonstrated familiarity with sustainability, packaging and/or material science, environmental policy, events management, and/or corporate sustainability strategy is preferred. Skills in Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Word are obligatory; similar experience in Google Suite is preferred. Fluency in English is required.Identifies and aligns with WWFโs core values: COURAGE โ We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where itโs needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.INTEGRITY โ We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability, and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve.RESPECT โ We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.COLLABORATION โ We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.Compensation: $17 per hour
*Please note that WWF does not provide VISA sponsorship to interns
US Remote โ WWF employs interns in all states with the exception of: Alabama, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Wyoming.
WWF is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and requires all US-based staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. WWF will consider requests for accommodation from the vaccine requirement based on disability, medical contraindication, sincerely held religious belief, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
To Apply:
Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #IN-24021Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone
As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantโs race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status. WWF values diversity and inclusion and welcomes diverse candidates to apply.