[ES_JOBS_NET] Communications Intern, International Climate Cooperation, WWF, Washington DC

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://careers-wwfus.icims.com/jobs/2356/in-19061-communications-intern%2c-
international-climate-cooperation/job

 

Communications Intern, International Climate Cooperation

 


Overview


World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world's leading conservation organization,
seeks a graduate-level communications intern to join the International
Climate Cooperation Program (ICCP) within WWF-US' Climate Goal Team team
this summer.

 

Under the supervision of the Senior Program Officer, US and International
Climate Cooperation, the communications intern will largely support the
programmatic communication needs for the initiative on Alliances for Climate
Action (ACA). The communications intern will work closely with the ICCP team
to refine and implement the 2019 communications plan for the initiative.

The communications intern will help draft content for the Alliances for
Climate Action website and facilitate content-based upgrades to the current
site alliancesforclimateaction.com. The position will also help draft
communication products for key international and domestic events including
the G20, the United Nations Secretary General Summit, The Climate Week,
COP25 and others. The position also performs desk research on specific
climate-related topics, support the coordination with ACA partners, WWF
country offices and other managers as needed. 

 

The Alliances for Climate Action is a global network of domestic
multi-sector coalitions committed to supporting the delivery and enhancement
of their countries' climate goals. ACA connects cities, states, the private
sector, investors, universities and civil society at the domestic level so
that they can work with each other and with their national governments to
drive climate action.

 


Responsibilities


*	Support refinement and implementation of the Alliances for Climate
Action (ACA) 2019 communications plan
*	Produce written content for the ACA website, including updating of
the landing page, updating climate-focused news, stories and case studies
*	Conduct quick desk research on existing databases that track and
analyze climate action and climate policy engagement by companies, cities,
regions, and other actors
*	Work with the WWF-IT team to create the content and design of a
"Climate Action Platform"
*	Coordinate and schedule calls with ACA partners and WWF country
offices, and track notes and next steps from the calls
*	Collaborate with managers across the ICCP team to implement the
communications plans and provide additional support as needed
*	Work closely with the communications teams in WWF country offices
during international climate events such as the G20, United Nations
Secretary General Summit, The Climate Week, Regional Climate Weeks, and
domestic launches of ACA in various countries

 

You can expect:

*	A relaxed, flexible and professional work environment
*	Opportunities to attend learning sessions at WWF and events in DC on
a variety of conservation and environmental topics

 


Qualifications


 

*	Experience distilling complex topics into compelling narratives for
public audiences 
*	Knowledge and experience with basic Content Management Systems like
Drupal and Wordpress
*	Familiarity with social media tools including Twitter, LinkedIn and
Facebook
*	Solid experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Mailchimp
and Outlook
*	Excellent writing and research skills
*	Excellent organizational and project management skills
*	Ability to multi-task and pitch in at all levels with a "can do"
attitude
*	Ability to work and communicate effectively with colleagues and
partners from diverse backgrounds and stakeholder groups is essential
*	A commitment to the mission, goals and values of WWF
*	Background and interest in international climate policy/climate
change issues and climate communications a plus
*	Professional fluency in Spanish is an added asset but not required
*	Preference will be given to candidates in a related field, such as
sustainability management, international relations, environmental economics,
government policy, international development, environmental science,
environmental policy, conservation policy, or natural resources management 
*	For those accepting course credit for this internship, current
enrollment in a graduate degree program accepting course credit for the
internship is required.

 

Location: Washington, DC

 

Compensation: Paid ($20/hour); 35 hours per week 

 

Expected duration of internship: May-August, with the possibility of
extending to September)

 

 

How to apply: Please submit a resume & cover letter through our Careers
page.

 <http://www.worldwildlife.org/about/careers>
https://careers-wwfus.icims.com/jobs/search , IN-19061

 

 

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