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World Resources Institute

17d ago

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Research & Development
    Sustainability
  • Washington

Requirements

  • Working towards or earned bachelor's or advanced degree in one of the following or related fields: economics, business management, environmental policy, international relations, political science.
  • Minimum 1-2 years of work experience (internships included, work directly related to this field not required)
  • An understanding of UX/UI (user experience/user interface) design
  • Familiarity with climate action and climate investment mechanisms and tools, with additional preference given to familiarity with:
  • National U.S. climate policy issues and international climate agreements
  • Corporate sustainability initiatives
  • Corporate ratings and rankings and data collection initiatives related to climate and sustainability
  • Corporate supply chains, procurement practices
  • Experience conducting and presenting high-level research using various tools such as PowerPoint, proficiency with MS 365 applications and project management tools such as Asana or other PMIS is desirable
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Commitment to WRI’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing a prototype investment tool aimed at providing investors with a greater understanding of the risks associated with a lack of partnerships within corporate supply chains.
  • Track and record new impact investment and corporate philanthropic activity related to climate policy engagement, particularly activity stemming from trade or industry associations.
  • Research emerging corporate social responsibility issues, such as supply chain equity, sustainable consumption, and just transition.
  • Contribute to written and graphic content for publications, reports, papers, presentations, and other products.
  • Support with the coordination of stakeholders and peer-advisors.
  • Support with data collection and analysis of focus group discussions.
  • Support the development and promotion of communications materials for use internally, externally, and in pursuit of funding.

FAQs

What is the location of the internship?

The internship is based out of the World Resources Institute's Washington D.C. office and requires in-office work at least 8 days per month.

Is work authorization required for this internship?

Yes, existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission, as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is a full-time position for 3 months, with a flexible start and end date and the possibility of extension depending on funding.

What is the compensation rate for this internship?

The pay for this internship opportunity is $20/hour for undergraduates, $22/hour for graduates, and $24/hour for PhD students.

What educational background is preferred for applicants?

Applicants are required to be working towards or have earned a bachelor's or advanced degree in related fields such as economics, business management, environmental policy, international relations, or political science.

Are there specific skills or experiences that would be advantageous for this role?

Yes, familiarity with climate action and investment mechanisms, an understanding of UX/UI design, as well as experience conducting and presenting research would be advantageous for this role.

What will be the primary focus of the intern's responsibilities?

The intern will assist with technical research and development (60%) related to corporate sustainability and just transition, as well as stakeholder engagement and communication (40%).

How should applicants submit their application?

Applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter through the WRI Careers portal by March 18, 2025.

Is prior experience directly related to climate policy required for this internship?

No, prior experience directly related to climate policy is not required, although a minimum of 1-2 years of work experience (including internships) is expected.

What types of projects will the intern be supporting?

The intern will support ongoing projects related to companies’ roles in meeting climate goals and advancing equity, and assist in the development of new projects focused on just transitions and corporate responsibility.

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World Resources Institute

https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-resources-institute/

Energy
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1982
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

WRI's mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. We organize our work around six critical goals that the world must achieve this decade in order to secure a sustainable future: Climate: Protect communities and natural ecosystems from damage caused by greenhouse gas emissions, and generate opportunities for people by catalyzing a global transition to a low-carbon economy. Energy: Drive the scale-up of clean, affordable power systems throughout the world to deliver sustainable socio-economic development. Food: Ensure the world’s food systems reduce their impact on the environment, drive economic opportunity, and sustainably feed 9.6 billion people by 2050. Forests: Alleviate poverty, enhance food security, conserve biodiversity, and mitigate climate change by reducing forest loss and restoring productivity to degraded, deforested lands. Water: Achieve a water-secure future by mapping, measuring, and mitigating global water risks. Cities and Transport: Improve quality of life in cities by developing and scaling environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable urban and transport solutions. We design solutions for and analyze these six critical goals through the lenses of our three Centers of Excellence which focus on Governance, Business and Finance.