Coordinator, Private Sector Engagement - 26015

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world's leading conservation organizations, seeks a Coordinator, Private Sector Engagement

The Coordinator, Private Sector Engagement assists the Private Sector Engagement (PSE) team in the development and management of WWF's corporate relationships, to maximize revenue and to increase awareness of WWF's brand and mission through consumer engagement efforts, including cause marketing, behavior change, education, fundraising, sponsorship and WWF brand licensing opportunities in support of conservation.

Reporting Structure: Manager, Private Sector Engagement

Position Length: Limited Term, 3-years

Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid work structure with minimum of 2 days a week in office)

Salary Range: $43,200 - $54,000

Please note: 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 willbe required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Supports Consumer Engagement team in the stewardship and implementation of consumer-facing partnerships, providing creative and administrative support to the team including contributing to idea generation and research for brand engagement opportunities, scheduling team events and travel, taking notes at internal and external meetings, and tracking fundraising budgets and timelines related to corporate partnerships. Also, will be responsible for administrative tasks across the Consumer and Employee Engagement team, including the coding and submission of expense reports for select members of the team.

• Assists Consumer Engagement team in day-to-day account execution for select partnerships. Reviews partnership materials, including external marketing and communication materials to ensure quality control, accuracy and correct use of WWF marks. Secures approvals for materials from key internal stakeholders and coordinates with external partners to convey edits and/or approval of materials.

• Working in concert with the Consumer Engagement team members, compiles first drafts of agreements and other key documents of engagement, inputting key information into agreement templates. Routes agreements for internal review and approval, securing letters of approval from key internal stakeholders and inputting key information into document management system. Collaborates closely with PSE business services team and WWF legal department.

• Fields incoming corporate requests on behalf of the Consumer Engagement team, evaluating whether a prospective relationship aligns with the organization and meets minimum criteria. Communicates to prospective corporate partners' initial expectations of the relationship. Discuss each qualified opportunity with Supervisor to determine next steps in developing the partnership.

• Conducts research to analyze competitive landscape, market trends and prospective partners, among other topics. Identifies new business opportunities for the team to generate unrestricted revenue through corporate donation and loyalty platforms. Prepares reports by collecting, summarizing and analyzing data. Works with Managers and others on relationship development activities, contributing to the creation of pitches and other materials for prospective partners.

• Works with Communications team to support the management of partnership communications calendar, working closely with relationship managers to update accordingly and ensure all channels are utilized. Manages and inputs partnership information in Monday.com or other relevant systems and supports design for different use cases.

• Works with Business Services team to track revenue generation from consumer-facing partnerships and organizes key fundraising data across team timelines and budgets into partnership tracking systems.

• Performs other duties as assigned, including administrative duties, and plays an active role in the successful operation of the Private Sector Engagement team.

Key Competencies:

Interpersonal Communication and Collaboration- is needed to work closely with internal teams and external partners by clearly sharing information, coordinating inputs for presentations and partnership deliverables, and ensuring all feedback and approvals are gathered on time.

Initiative, Creativity and Outside-the-Box Thinking- is needed to proactively generate and curate ideas for partnership opportunities, design compelling narratives for pitch materials, and explore innovative ways to engage with brands and consumers.

Time Management, Organization and Attention to Detail- is needed to juggle multiple partnership projects, manage timelines for deck development and meetings, and produce high-quality materials with accuracy and polish.

Reliability and Follow-Through- is needed to take ownership of tasks, track partnership deliverables, and ensure that all commitments-from creative outputs to administrative support-are completed on time and to a professional standard.

Relationship Building and Stakeholder Engagement- is needed to establish trust with private sector partners, maintain strong internal and external relationships, and support engagement efforts that advance shared sustainability and fundraising goals.

• A bachelor's degree and a minimum of one year of demonstrated and progressively responsible experience in administrative or coordinator positions is required.

• One year of experience in communications or development in a marketing-related field preferred.

• Demonstrated success in meeting key deadlines and managing multiple assignments/projects at once.

• Must be able to perform administrative tasks to include scheduling, taking notes in meetings, tracking fundraising budgets, and expense reports.

• Demonstrated ability to work with sensitive business documents, such as legal agreements and financial budgets.

• Capacity to conduct comprehensive research on a broad array of business and sustainability topics, shaping concise learnings that highlight the most material findings for senior managers.

• Excellent communications skills both written and verbal; strong proofreading/editing capabilities are required.

• Must have strong storytelling and visual communication abilities, particularly in designing and structuring pitch decks or presentations that convey complex ideas clearly and compellingly.

• Willing to proactively help others with projects/assignments when help is needed.

• A working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Monday is preferred.

• Experience using creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with a passion for exploring new, engaging ways WWF can connect with brands, partners, and consumers.

• Ability to work within project tracking and management software, such as Airtable and Monday.com

• 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.

To Apply:

• Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #26015

• 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.