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World Resources Institute · 19 hours ago

Restoration Finance and Analysis Intern

Washington, DC

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$20/hr - $24/hr

World Resources Institute is focused on improving lives and restoring nature through its Global Restoration Initiative. The internship supports work in investing in restoration projects and creating the necessary conditions for investment, while providing programmatic support and gaining experience in land restoration finance and policy analysis.

AssociationConsultingEducationLegal

No H1B

Responsibilities

Learn about restoration finance, projects, and outcomes through data analysis, desktop research, literature reviews, and participation in programmatic activities across the Restoration team

Support development of robust research methodologies, including proposing frameworks for data analysis. Organize research materials (including literature, drafts, and references) using WRI file management tools

Contribute to communication products including blog posts, presentations, impact stories, and more to help showcase restoration champions

Contribute to policy development and engagement with targeted research deliverables such as briefs, copyediting support, and desktop review

Qualification

Data analysisRestoration financePolicy analysisExcelROrganizationEcosystem restorationEnglish proficiencyFrench proficiencyPortuguese proficiencyCommunicationTeamwork

Required

This opportunity is open to undergraduate students and recent graduates with focus and interest in business, economic development, data science, environmental sciences, social sciences, or other related fields

Experience with analysis of quantitative and qualitative data and experience communicating insights derived from that data

Experience communicating insights derived from data analysis

Experience with learning on the job, with demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team

Experience staying organized and prioritizing effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment

Understanding of ecosystem restoration, land use, forestry, conservation, agriculture, or related topics. Academic background or professional experience working in these sectors is a plus

Verbal and written proficiency in English is required

Existing work authorization in the United States is required

Must be able to work from the WRI office in Washington DC at least 8 times a month