Program Associate, Food Loss and Waste, Food Waste Warriors Program - 23110

Overview:

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Program Associate, Food Loss and Waste, Food Waste Warriors Program.

Major Function

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Program Associate on its Food Loss and Waste team for its Food Waste Warriors program—which works with schools and communities to learn about the impacts of the food system and reduce their food loss and waste.

The Program Associate will work with key schools and policy stakeholders, with a specific focus on food waste prevention and recovery. The Program Associate will work directly with the Program Manager of the Food Waste program to support project management with schools, fundraising, research, content development, and data analysis for its work with school districts across the country. 

• Project and relationship management support – Helping to lead relationship management and communication activities with grantees in our Food Waste Warrior program and its grantees, including project management support of major initiatives with partners, peer NGOs, government agencies, teachers, schools, and other key internal and external partners. 
• External meeting support – Attending calls and meetings with WWF staff and external partners, compiling notes as necessary and summarizing action items in collaboration with Supervisor.
• Research – Conducting internal research and literature reviews to the Food Waste team, and also supporting the writing and research of any external facing reports for publication or project deliverables.
• Content development – Aiding the creation and improvement of materials like presentations and slide decks, reports, talking points, blog posts, case studies, digital content, and social media copy.
• Data analysis – Analyzing data from multiple sources including weights & measures from food waste pilot programs. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• A Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in program or other experience.
• Experience in food service, education, or schools preferred.
• Must have very strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), and creating customer-facing presentations. 
• Experience with Airtable preferred.
• Data analysis experience preferred.
• Proactive and creative?problem-solving.
• Strong writing skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to work productively on both independent research assignments and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills requiring knowing when to use courtesy, tact and/or diplomacy to effectively communicate with all?constituents.? 
• Ability to operate with independence, under pressure, to meet deadlines and?commitments.? 
• Able to commit to 40 hours/week for at least 2 years (with opportunity for extension).
• Candidates will be prioritized who are looking to further their career in sustainable food systems and/or education.
• Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
• Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration:
  • Demonstrates courage by speaking up even when it is difficult, or unpopular.
  • Builds trust with colleagues by acting with integrity, owning mistakes, and holding oneself accountable.
  • Welcomes other points of view and ideas, recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness, curiosity, and encouragement.
  • Makes conscious efforts to promote cooperative practices, behaviors, and ways of working across many groups and individuals.

WWF is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and requires all US-based staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.  WWF will consider requests for accommodation from the vaccine requirement based on disability, medical contraindication, sincerely held religious belief, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.  

To Apply:

• Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page,  Requisition #23110
• Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone

As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status. WWF values diversity and inclusion and welcomes diverse candidates to apply.