World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the worldโs leading conservation organizations, seeks a Forest Land and Agriculture Undergraduate Intern.
โWWF's Climate Business Network (CBN) is a network of ambitious and influential companies convened by WWF that supports the transition to a 1.5ยฐC future. It is a global support network for national WWF partnerships that helps drive businesses forward on their sustainability journey through engagement on key topics.
The Forest Land and Agriculture Intern will work with the CBN Team to support our work with companies on land sector climate mitigation. Our land sector mitigation group recently launched a report on action companies are taking on land sector mitigation. The Forest, Land, and Agriculture (FLAG) Intern will help the team on the next iteration of this research: tracking the next 100 company mitigation targets, and estimating the actual FLAG emissions reductions/removals that are expected based on existing targets. The intern will need to seek out information from public disclosure databases to assemble the data needed. With information about expected FLAG mitigation, our team will be able to better support companies who are setting FLAG targets and identify actions and programs that will help companies meet these mitigation targets.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Director of Climate Science and Carbon Metrics, the intern will contribute to a comprehensive review of corporate climate/sustainability disclosures following an established methodology. The intern will collect data on trends in corporate land sector mitigation efforts and identify trends across reporting. The intern will work closely with WWF experts on corporate climate engagement and further their knowledge on the climate actions being taken by leading industry stakeholders.
- Responsibilities
- Data Collection and analysis: Using established methodology collect data and assess trends in corporate climate disclosures on land sector emissions reductions and removal activities.
- Emissions inventories: Compile GHG emissions inventory information for companies with FLAG targets, organize data into one database, estimate what share of GHG emissions are FLAG emissions, and what reductions are needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum Requirements
- Interest in seeking out information and learning about corporate climate change mitigation for the land sector.
- Working toward a degree in environment or a related field.
- Excellent skills in data management and use of excel.
- Preferred Qualifications.
- Subject knowledge in one or more of the following areas is a plus: agriculture, forests/forestry, climate change, corporate sustainability, land sector decarbonization, GHG emissions.
- Learning Outcomes.
- Understanding of corporate climate change work and voluntary target setting initiatives and standards.
- Intern will gain an understanding of GHG mitigation targets and accounting.
- Flexible (either Hybrid or Remote is ok)
- Supervisor is remote. Team is located in DC.
Compensation: $20.50 per hour for current undergraduate student
Location: Washington, D.C. or US Remote โ WWF employs interns in all states with the exception of: Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Wyoming.
*Please note that WWF does not provide VISA sponsorship to interns. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
To Apply:
- Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #IN-25045
- Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.