World Wildlife Fund, Inc.

World Wildlife Fund, Inc.

Specialist, Private Sector Engagement - R4399

Washington D.C., , United States

No sponsorshipDetected 16 days ago
Data AnalysisProject ManagementAccountingExcelResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationCritical ThinkingPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • As a global conservation organization, WWF operates in more than 100 countries, partnering with communities, companies, and governments to protect wildlife, conserve vital habitats, and advance sustainable solutions.
  • Grounded in science and driven by collaboration, WWF works to help nature by conserving biodiversity, supporting resilient communities, and addressing climate change.
  • Nearly 1 million people in the United States and more than 5 million globally are WWF members.

Responsibilities

  • Provides Strategic Support to SVP and VP of Private Sector Engagement.
  • Delivers on special projects and strategic priorities (50% Time).
  • Provides project management support and leadership across the department to support special projects and strategic priorities.
  • This work may include identifying needs and opportunities, coordinating research, monitoring deadlines, drafting communications, following up on delegated projects, and engaging with the appropriate Senior Management Team members, WWF-Network and US colleagues, external partners, and consultants.
  • Plays a key role in developing tools, processes and presentations related to corporate sustainability performance, WWF corporate partnerships achievements, and WWF private sector influence.
  • Ensures SVP and VP-preparedness for external and internal meetings by seeking input from technical and account leads, then compiling, drafting, and editing briefings, materials, analyses, reports, and presentations on different elements of WWF's private sector engagements.
  • Conducts thoughtful and effective advance research and planning for events, including coordination and executive scheduling for large multi-lateral events attended by WWF delegations, bi-lateral and multi-lateral partner meetings and field visits, and internal coordination with teams across the organization, often in partnership with executive support staff.
  • Supports relationship management with select corporate partners. Recommends strategies and processes to strengthen partner relationships.
  • Supports engagement with high-level contacts of a complex and confidential nature both inside and outside the organization with mature discretion.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • RESPECT - We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Knowledge of corporate sustainability reporting, GHG accounting, or other sustainability performance measurement frameworks.
  • Passion for and interest in leveraging the power of business, particularly corporate sustainability, to advance WWF's conservation mission.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Word, Teams, SharePoint.
  • Experience with Airtable, Monday.com and R-Studio/R-Script a plus.
  • Exceptional executive communications skills.
  • Skilled at synthesizing diverse perspectives and data into actionable recommendations and compelling written, visual, and verbal narratives
  • Strong communications and interpersonal skills across written and verbal mediums.

Skills

  • Moves priorities with effective collaboration, empathy and positive energy.
  • Uses diplomacy to build consensus and support.
  • Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Skills and Abilities
  • Minimum of 4 years' professional experience required (or an advanced degree with 2 plus years' experience).
  • Proficiency in Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Word, Teams, SharePoint. Experience with Airtable, Monday.com and R-Studio/R-Script a plus.
  • Organized qualitative and quantitative researcher with a strong commitment to producing high quality work.
  • Committed to fostering and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
  • Identifies and aligns with WWF's core values:
  • Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.
  • Relocation is not provided for this position.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U
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