Research & Practice Program Coordination Intern

Location: US-DC-Washington

Type: Intern

Program: EMBARQ

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World Resources Institute (WRI), an action oriented global organization most recently voted as #1 environment & natural resource think tank in the world is consistently recommended by staff as one of the "most desired organizations to work for". WRI has over 30 years of experience focusing on the intersection of the environment and socio-economic development. WRI goes beyond research to put ideas into action – our mission is to move human society to live in ways that protects Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. WRI has been growing the past five years and now has offices in Washington D.C., India, and China and a presence in Brazil, Indonesia as well as a dozen other countries around the world. WRI staff not only have a deep understanding of the issues, but also an understanding of the political and cultural contexts that shape how decisions are made and how to engage effectively in the countries in which we work and partner. Our staff represents over 40 nationalities. Apply for this job online

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Overview

The World Resources Institute (WRI) seeks an intern to support EMBARQ’s Research & Practice team. The intern will contribute to development efforts, coordinating with EMBARQ’s Development staff, and provide contract management support by drafting and tracking contracts. Also, the intern will curate program information and update sustainable transport content to provide knowledge management via EMBARQ’s Salesforce online tool. In support of the EMBARQ network’s publication process, the intern will create templates to facilitate quality assurance and assess the network staff’s language skills. EMBARQ is the World Resources Institute’s sustainable transport program. The EMBARQ global network catalyzes environmentally and financially sustainable transport solutions to improve quality of life in cities. Since 2002, the network has grown to include six centers in Mexico, Brazil, India, Turkey, China and the Andean Region, which are focused on implementing concrete changes to improve mobility in many of the world’s most important cities, in coordination with a Washington, D.C.-based team of distinguished experts. By focusing on transport, which affects everything from prosperity to pollution, EMBARQ seeks to generate significant social, environmental and economic benefits in the cities and communities where it works. This is a three-month internship, ideally starting by June 2013. The position is located in WRI’s Washington, D.C. office and will report to Research & Practice’s Program Coordinator II. The internship offers an opportunity to engage with staff with expertise in sustainable transportation and urban development, non-profit management and administration and fundraising.

Responsibilities

The Intern’s main areas of responsibility will include approximately:  20% Development (fundraising) support 20% Contract management 30% Knowledge management 30% Quality assurance process development Development support Update funding opportunities database. Research funding prospects. Format key CVs or other proposal material. Contract management Update/improve contract management work flow worksheet. Draft contract language. Support contracts and payments administration. Knowledge Management Curate program information in EMBARQ’s Salesforce-based knowledge management system. Index and update library of sustainable transport content. Quality Assurance Draft publications quality assurance process templates. Complete EMBARQ network language skills audit.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any field with demonstrated administrative experience. Demonstrated excellent written and spoken English skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook. Superb attention to detail. Ability to juggle multiple assignments at once. Demonstrated experience in improving or creating processes. Enthusiasm for contributing to group project outcomes. Already possess US work authorization. Preferred Qualifications: Previous project management and/or development, finance, budgeting, or accounting experience. Experience with Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce or other CRM software. Knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese and/or Chinese. Salary & benefits: The pay rate is commensurate with academic and professional qualifications and experience. No benefits will be provided. Applications accepted online only at www.wri.org/careers. No phone calls please.