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WRI Overview

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, and 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.  

Internship Summary

WRI is seeking an intern to support the Core Communications team in providing event and webinar services for our programs, centers and initiatives. The position requires someone who has strong project management, writing, and oral communication skills with an interest in event planning and management. We are seeking someone who is creative, highly organized, and has a passion for communicating to various audiences. An interest in media, design, social media and other communications is a plus, especially experience with virtual events, webinars and platforms such as Zoom and Teams. We are also looking for someone with a strong interest in environmental issues and/or international development. Candidates who have experience working with people from different cultures and/or international experience is also desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide general communications support to the core communications team and programmatic areas, including meetings, webinars, presentations, and other tasks;
• Provide administrative support to the team, including scheduling meetings, event logistics, calendar management, note-taking, and other duties as required.
• Provide event support to the Event Manager and Webinar Team, including webinar coordination, Zoom registration, webinar production, and other support using other communication technology and software.
• Work across WRI’s programs and international offices to help with event strategy and coordination, including brainstorming sessions; writing/editing event page copy; assisting with speaker preparation; and assisting with event promotion, marketing, and tracking.
• Occasionally work with WRI’s core traditional media, social media, digital marketing, and creative teams as needed for select events.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Learning Outcomes

The internship will gain experience in the following areas:

• You will work on a diverse set of communications professionals and interact with staff in different programs and international offices.
• You will learn about producing and promoting events of different sizes.
• You will get first-hand experience with virtual event platforms and other communications channels.
• You will learn to juggle different projects and interact with staff at different levels within the organization.
• You will gain exposure to one of the leading global research organizations, with a focus on the environment and international development.

Internship Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed undergraduate or graduate degree in communications, journalism or public relations, international relations, or similar degree;
• Highly organized and ability to manage multiple projects at the same time;
• Strong communication skills, including written and oral communications;
• Prior experience with Zoom and other virtual event platforms desirable;
• Prior experience with project management tools like Asana preferred but not required;
• Prior experience with planning and executing in-person, hybrid, and virtual events desirable
• Design skills, including Photoshop and PowerPoint are preferred but not required; and
• An ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

General Internship Requirements

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

Compensation

The pay range for this internship opportunity is between $15-18/hour, commensurate with qualifications.

Duration and Location 

This is a three-month, full-time internship with flexible start and end dates based on the candidate’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

Please submit a resume and cover letter. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

The World Resources Institute (http://www.wri.org) is an environmental and development research and policy organization that creates solutions to protect the Earth and improve people’s lives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is WRI’s policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, protected veteran status, or disability. WRI’s global agenda requires a staff that is diverse – with respect to race, gender, cultural, and international background. Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way WRI selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and applicability of WRI’s policy research and analysis. WRI, therefore, encourages applications from U.S. minorities, persons from other countries (especially developing nations), and from women of all backgrounds.