Private Sector Engagement Coordinator

Title: Private Sector Engagement Coordinator

Job Family/Level: Program /Coordinator

Reports to: Sr. Director, Private Sector Engagement

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Type: Limited Term, 3 years

Revised Last: January 2024

Major Function

The coordinator assists the Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Transformation Team in the development and management of corporate partnerships to advance WWF’s conservation mission, maximize revenue, and increase awareness of WWF and its conservation priorities. The coordinator supports the development, coordination, and implementation of WWF’s largest corporate partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the Sr. Director of the PSE Transformation team through communications, research, coordination and tasks that support corporate partnerships.
• Supports PSE Transformation team in establishing and maintaining productive relationships with WWF goal teams, corporate partners, other NGOs, and WWF Network offices.
• Supports planning of events (virtual and in-person) by identifying key stakeholders, managing schedules, and communicating with attendees.
• Coordinates and supports PSE Transformation team in the development of materials, analyses, reports, presentations, etc. Works with Sr. Director to plan team meetings.
• Supports PSE Transformation team with research, analysis, and data entry as necessary.
• Participates in the development of key communication materials including presentations, talking points, meeting/project summaries, and executive briefing memos.
• Attends calls and meetings with WWF staff, stakeholders and corporate partners, compiling notes as necessary, summarizing key points and action items.
• Perform other duties and take on other responsibilities as required according to organizational needs.

  Skills and Abilities

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience preferred, ideally in account management, communications, or a marketing-related field. Experience with conservation and sustainability is an added plus.
  • A working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Outlook is required.
  • Demonstrated resourcefulness and anticipating needs of the team; as well as detailed organizational skills and ability to follow up on long-term projects.
  • Ability to distill an array of content into practical output for internal and external audiences
  • Ability to write, edit & proofread written materials
  • Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and be detail oriented
  • Possess strong professional communication skills, both written and verbal. Propensity for knowledge management and organizing information.
  • Demonstrate strong research and analytical skills
  • Demonstrates a history of initiative and accountability for work, especially project management
  • Sees the value in working with others and contributing toward larger goals and projects
  • Ability to develop new ideas and demonstrate resourcefulness and creativity
  • Ability to work independently and across teams
  • Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
  • Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values:
    • COURAGE – We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it’s 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 – 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 – 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 – We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.

      Responsibilities

      • Supports the Sr. Director of the PSE Transformation team through communications, research, coordination and tasks that support corporate partnerships.
      • Supports PSE Transformation team in establishing and maintaining productive relationships with WWF goal teams, corporate partners, other NGOs, and WWF Network offices.
      • Supports planning of events (virtual and in-person) by managing schedules, and communicating with attendees.
      • Coordinates and supports PSE Transformation team under the guidance of the Sr. Director in the development of materials, analyses, reports, presentations, etc.
      • Works with Sr. Director to plan team meetings.
      • Supports PSE Transformation team with research, analysis, and data entry as necessary.
      • Participates in the development of key communication materials including presentations, talking points, meeting/project summaries, and executive briefing memos.
      • Attends calls and meetings with WWF staff, stakeholders and corporate partners, compiling notes as necessary, summarizing key points and action items.
      • Perform other duties and take on other responsibilities as required according to organizational needs.

        Qualifications

        • A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years experience ideally in account mangement, communications, or a marketing-related field and/or equivalent work experience is required.
        • Demonstrated resourcefulness and anticipating needs of the team; as well as detailed organizational skills and ability to follow up on long-term projects is required.
        • Possess strong professional communication skills, both written and verbal is required.
        • A working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Outlook is required.
        • Experience with conservation and sustainability is an added plus.
        • Ability to distill an array of content into practical output for internal and external audiences
        • Ability to write, edit & proofread written materials
        • Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and be detail oriented
        • Ability to efficently handle/organize information and resources.
        • Demonstrate strong research and analytical skills
        • Demonstrates a history of initiative and accountability for work, especially project management
        • Sees the value in working with others and contributing toward larger goals and projects
        • Ability to develop new ideas and demonstrate resourcefulness and creativity
        • Ability to work independently and across teams
        • Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
        • Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values:
          • COURAGE – We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it’s 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 – 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 – 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 – We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.

            To Apply:

          • Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #24071
          • Due 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 applicant’s 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.