WWF internship

WWF
Research Intern, Business & Industry

Description: The goal of WWF-US is to conserve 19 of the world's most important natural places and significantly change global markets to protect the future of nature by 2020. The Business & Industry unit at WWF works to develop and maintain relationships with businesses to: improve business practices, reduce their environmental footprint, bring sustainable products to market, and through these efforts help WWF achieve its conservation goals.

WWF constructively engages corporations that impact our priority places and that play a major role in associated markets and commodities. The Business & Industry Intern plans, implements, and communicates research related to key business sectors and corporations, and contributes to the knowledge and ongoing work of the Business & Industry unit. The intern may also help with analyses and projects related to specific corporate partnerships.

Interns will work closely with Business & Industry staff, the WWF-US Markets unit and the Market Transformation Network Initiative, and may also interact with external experts and consultants. This internship provides an opportunity to improve research skills in a professional setting, gain knowledge about companies and environmental issues, and contribute to WWF’s mission.

Applicants must be receiving course credit (e.g., Independent Study) for an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Good online research and organizational skills and ability to work independently are a must. Coursework related to business, economics, and environment and other work experience are a plus.
Duration: At least 24 hours/week starting in September 2011.
Stipend: Unpaid; small stipend

Due date for application: August 19th, 2011
Point of contact for applicants: Please send cover letter and resume by email to Daphne Patterson (Daphne.Patterson@wwfus.org). Please include “Application for Research Intern Position” in the subject line of your email.
Please see our website for more information: http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/careers/internships.html