Company Description
Founded in 1961, WWF works to help people and nature thrive. As a global conservation organization, WWF operates in more than 100 countries, partnering with communities, companies, and governments to protect wildlife, conserve vital habitats, and advance sustainable solutions. Grounded in science and driven by collaboration, WWF works to help nature by conserving biodiversity, supporting resilient communities, and addressing climate change. Nearly 1 million people in the United States and more than 5 million globally are WWF members.
Job Description
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world's leading conservation organizations seeks a Prospect Research Intern, for its Prospect Intelligence and Analytics Research Teamwithin Development.
Position Summary
WWF seeks a Prospect Research Intern to support the Prospect Intelligence & Analytics team withinitsDevelopment department. This role contributes to the preparation of briefing materials and high-priority documentation for executive-level events, conducts research to support donor prospecting and profile development, and helpsmaintainaccuratedata within internal systems. The intern will alsoassistwith drafting and editingDevelopment researchmaterials while providing administrative and project support across a range of research initiatives.
Responsibilities
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Conduct research using publicly available sources, subscription databases, and internal WWF tools to support event briefings, donor profiles, and otherprospectresearch projects.
Learning Outcomes
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Develop familiarity with research and data management tools, including Microsoft Office, Blackbaud CRM, SharePoint, Bloomberg,iWave, LexisNexis,Altrata, Candidand more.
Qualifications
MinimumRequirements:
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Currently pursuing either an Associate's or Bachelor's or Graduate Degree program inrelevant fields such as corporate sustainability, business administration, natural resources, supply chain management, environmental science, environmental policy, or sustainable development. Those studying outside these areas are still highly encouraged to apply.
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Welcomesother points of view and ideas, recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness, curiosity, and encouragement.
Location:Washington, D.C., hybrid schedule of two in-office days a week.
Compensation:
This is a part-time internship position requiring 21 hours of work per week for a duration of6months.The internship is paid at a rate of $20.50 per hour for current undergraduate students and $22.50 per hour for current graduate students.
Additional Information
Please upload your resume and a cover letter as part of your application.
Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to phone inquiries. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired willbe required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
WWF does not provide VISA sponsorship to interns.
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.