Development Intern, EMBARQ

Location: US-DC-Washington

Type: Intern (non-paid)

Program: EMBARQ

Overview:

EMBARQ, the center for sustainable transport at the World Resources Institute, is seeking a Development Intern to support strategies that will build fund development capacity and operational efficiencies across its global network. At the end of the term, the intern will have not only new skills and experience, but also credit for helping produce a tangible portfolio of tools and resources that will advance EMBARQ’s global strategy. The Cause: Transportation is at the intersection of human development and the environment. The demand for passenger and freight transport is expected to double between 2005 and 2020. The consequences--increased congestion, pollution, road fatalities, negative health impacts, energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions--demand attention now. That’s where EMBARQ comes in. The EMBARQ global network catalyzes environmentally and financially sustainable transport solutions to improve quality of life in cities. Since 2002, the network has expanded to Brazil, China, India, Mexico, Turkey and the Andean Region. EMBARQ’s global strategy aims to achieve the following impacts by 2016: over 16,000 lives saved, 6.7 million tons of CO2 emissions avoided, 11.8 billion transport trips served, 3.1 billion hours of travel time saved, and $6.2 billion in investments leveraged. The position: The rapid expansion and EMBARQ’s bold global strategy is requiring new and streamlined fund development systems that will support the culturally and geographically diverse offices, and a target fundraising goal of $20 million annually by 2016. The intern will play a vital role in advancing this objective. The position will interact with offices in 6 countries, and with multiple departments at the global office. It will be a unique hands-on experience that will also create immediate impact for the organization. The position reports to the EMBARQ Global Development Director and is located at WRI’s headquarters in Washington, DC. This is a part-time internship with a small stipend, flexible start and end dates, ideal start in March 2013.

Responsibilities:

Work with Development Director to design special funding initiatives. Research new global funding opportunities and assist international centers with some country-specific opportunities, to help produce a pipeline of prospects. Develop a proposal wiki, in coordination with the Communications team. Support engagements with international centers, including preparing presentations and revenue analysis. Assist in creation and monitoring of reporting tools on a Salesforce platform, such as proposal tracking, funding opportunities and donor communications. Collect impactful stories from international centers. Assist with fundraising proposals and grant reports as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree, or nearing a degree, in business administration, marketing, or non-profit management with some work experience in non-profit organizations, particularly fund development. Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented with a good mind for systems. Demonstrated initiative and independence. Familiarity with fundraising databases, particularly Raiser’s Edge. Desire to pursue fund development career track. Comfortable in multicultural environment. Excellent ability to communicate clearly, passionately, and confidently. Strong writing skills. More about EMBARQ EMBARQ is a program of the World Resources Institute. EMBARQ’s mission is to catalyze and help implement sustainable transport solutions to improve quality of life in cities. Since 2002, the EMBARQ network has expanded to Mexico, Brazil, China, India, Turkey and the Andean Region. EMBARQ has global practice areas which provide thought leadership and strategies around integrated transport, urban development, health and road safety, and research. The centers in each country collaborate with local authorities to reduce pollution, improve public health, and create safe, accessible and attractive urban public spaces. The network employs more than 120 experts in fields ranging from architecture to air quality management; geography to journalism; and sociology to civil and transport engineering. About World Resources Institute (WRI) WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. Established in 1982, WRI has grown to be respected globally by policymakers, NGOs, and corporate leaders alike because of the rigorous quality, balance, and independence of its work as a global environmental think tank that goes beyond research to put ideas into action. We operate globally because today’s problems have no boundaries. We are avid communicators because people everywhere are inspired by ideas, empowered by knowledge, and moved to change by greater understanding. The entire WRI team, including employees, interns and fellows, see the results of their hard work and have the satisfaction of making a significant difference in the world. Applications accepted online only at www.wri.org/careers. No phone calls please.