Corporate Due Diligence Intern

WWF

Jun 19, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Business, Operations & Strategy
Washington, DC

Requirements

Current or recent graduate student in a relevant field such as business administration, international environmental policy, natural resources, business, agriculture & rural development, environmental science, or sustainable development are preferred; highly qualified undergraduate students may be considered;
Full-time (35 hours per week) for ~6 months with extension to 1 year considered;
Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills;
rScript capabilities/proficiency desired;
Administrative and project management experience, including organized attention to details;
Ability to work productively on both independent research assignments and as part of a team;
Proactive problem-solving and good communication skills (written and verbal);
Proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Fluency in English
Demonstrated familiarity with database management, enterprise risk management, global environmental impact trends, business-related environmental impacts or corporate sustainability strategy is preferred.
Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration:
Demonstrates courage by speaking up even when it is difficult, or unpopular.
Builds trust with colleagues by acting with integrity, owning mistakes, and holding oneself accountable.
Welcomes other points of view and ideas, recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness, curiosity, and encouragement.
Makes conscious efforts to promote cooperative practices, behaviors, and ways of working across many groups and individuals.

Responsibilities

Manage queue of due diligence research requests
Coordinating with WWF Private Sector Engagement and Development teams and external consultants
Prioritizing incoming requests based on coordination with others
Updating SharePoint databases with incoming information and decisions
Pull due diligence reports from licensed ESG databases and make recommendations on how to use the database resources to improve due diligence business process
Plan and evaluate success of training for WWF corporate relationship managers on interpreting corporate due diligence research in collaboration with expert consultant
Document business process changes, post guidance materials to SharePoint site, and recommend business process and SharePoint site improvements
Schedule internal consultations for the development of new due diligence resources
Conduct occasional desktop prospect and due diligence research on potential partners
Other research duties as assigned such other corporate engagement or donor opportunities, agricultural commodity supply chains, or available tools or resources.

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Corporate Due Diligence Intern role at WWF?

The Corporate Due Diligence Intern assists in assessing potential corporate partners' environmental, social, and governance performance and impacts to determine the strategic value of partnerships for WWF.

What skills will I gain from this internship?

This internship provides an opportunity to practice project coordination and administrative skills, gain knowledge about corporate sustainability and global environmental issues, and contribute to WWF's mission.

Who will I be working closely with during this internship?

The intern will work closely with members of WWF's Private Sector Engagement and Development Teams to process requests and develop internal resources and tools for corporate due diligence.

Is this internship paid?

Yes, this internship is paid.

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