World Resource Institute is hiring a
About the Program:
P4G – Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 – is a delivery platform that catalyzes green and inclusive growth in low- and middle-income countries through investable partnerships that progress the Paris Agreement and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. P4G mobilizes a network of 12 partner countries, 5 global partner organizations, and more than 240 business and civil society partners positioned to progress partnerships and enables market system change. P4G works with its network to attract public and private sector investment into green growth solutions and mature early-stage partnerships into sustainable models. P4G develops these solutions into long-term businesses that reduce carbon emissions and improve people’s lives through access to clean energy, transport, sustainable agriculture, and safe water and sanitation.
Additional information about P4G can be found at www.p4gpartnerships.org.
This position is fully remote.
What you will do:
This internship is with P4G’s Global Hub hosted by the World Resources Institute based in Washington, D.C. As the Communications Intern, you will play a key role in drafting and sharing content about inclusive green growth across P4G’s social media, website, and other communications channels. In your role, you will write timely content about partnership milestones and high-level events for P4G's social media and website. You will assist in creating messages and graphics to effectively communicate with P4G’s network and expand our reach. You will also suggest and implement strategies for improving website information and accessibility to better engage diverse audiences. As part of the P4G team, you will gain experience in planning and logistics to prepare for high-level events focused on innovative solutions for sustainable development.
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Length of Contract:
This is a full-time, six-month internship with a start date of November 1st, and the end date will need to be December 15, 2022.
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Please submit a resume with a cover letter. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
About Us: Founded in 1982, 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 seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.
The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
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, racial, and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices.
Our mission and values:
WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, and Respect.