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World Wildlife Fund · 5 days ago

IN-26022 Private Sector Engagement Due Diligence Intern

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

$22.50/hr - $22.50/hr

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Private Sector Engagement Due Diligence Intern. This paid internship provides an opportunity to practice project coordination and administrative skills in a professional setting, gain knowledge about corporate sustainability, global environmental issues, and contribute to WWF's mission.

CommunitiesNon ProfitWildlife Conservation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage queue of due diligence research requests

Prioritizing incoming requests based on coordination with WWF Private Sector Engagement and Development teams and external consultants

Update SharePoint databases with incoming information and decisions

Pull due diligence reports from licensed ESG databases and make recommendations on how to use the database resources to improve due diligence business process

Plan and train WWF corporate relationship managers on interpreting corporate due diligence research, and evaluate training success

Collaborate with expert consultants to update the due diligence process

Collaborate with Due Diligence lead on strategic changes to due diligence process

Document business process changes, post guidance materials to SharePoint site, and recommend business process and SharePoint site improvements

Schedule internal consultations for the development of new due diligence resources

Conduct occasional desktop prospect and due diligence research on potential partners

Coordinate with relevant WWF US goal team staff

Research relating to agricultural commodity sourcing, material production, and sustainability, as well as public policy and standard setting

Other research duties as assigned such as updating research related trainings, pitch decks, and resources as needed

Develop sustainability expertise in diverse sectors and contribute to business intelligence resources for Private Sector Engagement team

Qualification

Corporate sustainabilityDatabase managementProject managementMicrosoft SharePointRScriptFluency in EnglishAttention to detailOrganizational skillsAdaptabilityInitiativeTeamwork

Required

Full-time (35 hours per week) for 6 months with an extension to 1 year considered

Attention to detail —Whether helping to create presentations, draft reports, or analyzing data, strong attention to detail is needed

Organizational Skills —Administrative and project management experience, requires a high level of organization and follow-through to manage competing priorities

Adaptability— The evolving nature of our work requires a tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to occasionally change direction on tasks with little notice

Initiative— We seek interns who are proactive problem-solvers, who will ask questions and identify opportunities to make valuable contributions

Teamwork —Makes conscious efforts to promote cooperative practices, behaviors, and ways of working across many groups and individuals. Ability to work productively on both independent research assignments and as part of a team. Helping each other succeed, collaborating across teams, and volunteering to help wherever needed is how we achieve extraordinary results

Proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Fluency in English

Identifies and aligns with WWF's core values: COURAGE, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, COLLABORATION

Preferred

Current or recent graduate student in a relevant field such as corporate sustainability, business administration, natural resources, supply chain management, environmental science, environmental policy, or sustainable development are preferred; highly qualified undergraduate students may be considered

RScript capabilities/proficiency desired

Demonstrated familiarity with database management, enterprise risk management, global environmental impact trends, business-related environmental impacts, or corporate sustainability strategy is preferred