Intern, Outreach

World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. We are working to address critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade in order to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean.

Internships at WRI are learning experiences designed for current students, recent graduates, or other candidates who wish to gain knowledge about a specific area of our work. We strive to attract diverse, intellectually-driven candidates who have a passion for sustainability and development. WRI provides many internship opportunities throughout the year in all our programs.

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices.

Climate Program Overview

Addressing climate change requires dramatic changes to how we power our homes and factories and build our cities to how we feed our families and move around. Yet countries, businesses, states and cities have yet to make the deep structural economic and societal shifts that are required.

There isn’t a silver bullet, or a single pressure point to tackle the climate crisis. It will require an army of actors, a menu of pathways and an array of interventions in the right places. Tailoring approaches to these unique situations is the sweet spot for the Climate Program at World Resources Institute. We help businesses, policymakers and civil society at the local, national and international levels advance the deep structural shifts necessary to address climate change.

Internship Summary

The World Resources Institute (WRI) seeks an intern who will play an integral role in outreach and engagement with the climate community. The intern will support engagement of and communication with leading climate research and technology companies with the Climate Watch platform, an online data platform that provides data, tools, and other resources to support countries in planning and implementation of their national climate commitments (known as NDCs) and Sustainable Development Goals.

In this position, you will support the Tools, Reporting, and Analysis for Climate (TRAC) team with its engagement, research, and analytical activities by developing and implementing outreach strategies and supporting coordination efforts among team members and external partners as part of the Climate Watch platform. You will assist with partner relationships, drafting and editing web content, email marketing, and research and analysis.

WRI is a leader for environmental data tools and this position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse team of highly committed and driven individuals working to change the world. It involves working with high-profile and cutting-edge online data tools and requires a strong interest in innovation and the development of new ideas.

Learning Outcomes

The intern will gain experience in the following areas:

• Engage with members of the climate research community by identifying relevant experts, providing logistical support for events, and assisting with meeting follow-up
• Implement strategy outreach plans and identify outreach opportunities to highlight the Climate Program’s work
• Maintain databases for targeted outreach, schedule meetings, prepare and organizing materials
• Write, edit and/or proofread monthly emails and blogs on Climate Watch initiatives
• Produce engaging PowerPoint presentations and data visuals
• Gain insights into effective outreach strategies and learn and practice key communications strategies and best practices
• Provide general administrative and logistical support

Internship Qualifications

• University-sponsored: You must be a current graduate student in the Luskin School of Public Affairs at UCLA.
• Excellent verbal communications skills
• Strong research and writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Experience with climate research preferred
• Experience with video/photo/graphic editing experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to work calmly, efficiently and enthusiastically under tight deadlines
• Highly responsible, self-motivated

General Internship Requirements

• Applicants must have personal health insurance coverage.
• U.S. work authorization is required for this opportunity. WRI does not sponsor interns for visas.

Compensation

• University Sponsored: Students will receive compensation from their university program.

Duration and Location

• This is a full-time summer internship with start date options of May 17, June 1, or June 16, 2021 based on the student’s availability and need for the project.
• This is a remote-based internship with the option to work out of the Washington D.C. office once it reopens.
• WRI will provide a laptop for the duration of your internship.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.