IN-26002 GHG Emissions Data Collection Intern

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world's leading conservation organizations, seeks a GHG Emissions Data Collection Intern.

Major Function

WWF-US is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join our team as a GHG Emissions Data Collection Intern, supporting the annual data gathering process for WWF's FY25 greenhouse gas inventory. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with both internal staff and external partners to collect, organize, and validate a wide array of operational data from WWF-US HQ, WWF-US's four domestic offices, and its 14 international country office units. Your work will directly contribute to the accuracy and completeness of our emissions reporting, enabling effective climate action across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact in environmental stewardship while working in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Take lead on data collection efforts for all Scope 1, 2, & 3 emissions from WWF-US's domestic and international offices
• Track, validate, and organize data received to identify gaps and opportunities to improve data collection process
• Follow-up with stakeholders, including meeting with teams or offices, to ensure all data collection is complete and correct within timeframe of data collection efforts
• Review and analyze data received to determine if there is opportunity for more granular data to be extracted to make WWF's emissions data more accurate
• Participate in WWF's green team, an internal team dedicated to tracking, reporting, and reducing WWF's internal greenhouse gas emissions
• Collaborate with third-party consultant leading WWF's annual footprint exercise

• Pursuing or completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in sustainability, environmental science, business, or related field
• Experience working in a collaborative environment with global reach
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and drive results
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform decision-making.
• Proficiency in Spanish is highly desirable
• Passion for sustainability and a commitment to driving positive change
• Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
• Identifies and aligns with WWF's core values:
  • COURAGE - We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it's needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.
  • INTEGRITY - We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability, and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve.
  • 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.
  • COLLABORATION - We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.

*Please note that WWF does not provide VISA sponsorship to interns

US Remote - WWF employs interns in all states with the exception of: Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Wyoming.

Compensation:

$21-$23 per hour, 35 hours per week

To Apply:

• Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #IN-26002
• Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.