World Wildlife Fund is hiring a
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Manager, Private Sector Engagement
Major Function
The primary function of the Manager is to manage day-to-day relationships and help develop corporate partnerships with the US financial services sector to further WWF’s mission, Global Goals, and objectives for transformational partnerships that will help improve integration of environmental risks and deliver greater investment for sustainable development – thus using the influence of Finance to drive sustainable practices through the rest of the economy. The Manager is a member of the private finance team and has a dotted line to the transformational partnerships team within WWF’s Private Sector Engagement (PSE) department and focuses on research and the development of projects and communications/education materials to support WWF’s conservation goals.
A bachelor’s degree with 3-4 of relevant professional work experience required. (A graduate degree in business, sustainability or other relevant field is preferred but not required.)
MUST have previous experience in the financial services sector; and experience or demonstrated interested in corporate sustainability strongly preferred.
Demonstrated excellence in project management, with strong research, analytical, and verbal/written communications skills.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams against a scope of work and timeline with competing deadlines.
Ability to operate both independently and collaboratively, under pressure, to meet competing deadlines and commitments.
Experience with strategy development and ‘big picture’ thinking.
Proven negotiation and conflict resolution skills and experience.
Possesses good interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships.
Willing to travel up to 10% of the time within the US and internationally.
Fluent spoken and written English language skills required.
International experience and language other than English preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values:
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:
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.