IN-25038 Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC) Intern

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world's leading conservation organizations, seeks a Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC) Intern.

Major Function

WWF is seeking a mission-driven intern to join the Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC) team -a dynamic partnership working at the forefront of industrial decarbonization.

Addressing the challenge of climate change and creating a low-carbon, climate-resilient future for people and nature is a global priority for WWF. Rapidly accelerating the deployment of clean, renewable energy is a crucial aspect of our ambitious climate and energy strategy.

The Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC) is the global coalition for companies, institutions, and governments committed to scaling renewable thermal energy at their facilities. The program works closely with corporate and institutional energy buyers, renewable thermal energy solutions providers, and other stakeholders to scale the deployment of renewable thermal energy solutions, such as electrification, green hydrogen, thermal energy storage, solar thermal, renewable natural gas across a wide spectrum of industrial sectors in the US and beyond.

Under the supervision of the Senior Program Officer, Climate and Renewable Energy, the intern will contribute to research and communications that support RTC activities. This internship offers hands-on experience at the intersection of clean energy and industrial decarbonization. Interns will work closely with WWF experts and gain exposure to leading industry stakeholders.

Research & Communications: Conducts research, synthesizes and analyzes complex information to develop knowledge products, and prepares internal and external communications materials on renewable thermal energy solutions for industrial decarbonization, international markets, electrification and utility incentives, and other topics as needed in support of the RTC.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Supports collaboration and coordination with RTC partners to scale renewable thermal energy solutions.

• Current enrollment in a graduate program. Preferred fields include sustainability management, environmental policy, energy systems, environmental science, economics, or related disciplines.
• Subject knowledge in one or more of the following areas is a plus: renewable thermal energy (e.g., electrification, renewable natural gas, green hydrogen), energy markets and policy, corporate sustainability, or industrial decarbonization.
• This position can be based in WWF's Washington, DC office or remote. Summer interns are expected to work at least 35 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks; fall interns should be able to work at least 20 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks. Start and end dates are negotiable.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• 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:

This internship can be structured either as a paid internship or for academic credits according to the need of the candidate. $22.50 per hour.

To Apply:

• Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition IN-25038
• Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone

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.