About the Program:
Air pollution is the world’s number one environmental health risk, responsible for to up to 7 million deaths every year. Beyond human health, the impacts of worsening air pollution are also affecting climate change, the water cycle, energy and food production. WRI’s One Atmosphere program is focused on accelerating air quality action through the Clean Air Catalyst, a US Agency for International Development-funded partnership working at the city-level in India, Indonesia and Kenya. Additional projects include CanAIRY Alert, a pollution forecasting tool for cities in low-and middle-income countries and the Southeast Asia Community of Practice for air quality managers. This internship offers a unique opportunity to immerse a young professional in WRI's vision and culture, collaborating with science and communication experts and leaders in the international Air Quality field to meet the mission and requirements of a high-level donor.
This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month in the office. You can be based in our office in Washington DC Office. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. To be eligible for this position, you must be a resident of DC, Maryland or Virginia at the start of employment.
What you will do:
In this role, you will focus primarily on social media content and strategy, digital engagement, email marketing and data analytics--working across multiple platforms, including Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook – to support communication objectives of the Clean Air Catalyst (cleanaircatalyst.org), CanAIRY Alert (canairyalert.org) and other WRI One Atmosphere projects. In addition, depending on skills and interests, you may be asked to create data visuals, develop presentation decks, write and edit blogs and web content, organize webinars and in-person events, and manage SquareSpace website updates.
This position will report to Beth Elliott, Communications and Engagement Lead.
You will be supported by WRI’s Global Air Quality team based in Washington DC, London, Indore, India, Jakarta, Indonesia, Nairobi, Kenya and Mexico City
Internship Learning Outcomes:
Social Media Strategies and Digital Content Production (40%)
Graphic design and video production (25%)
Writing and editing (25%)
What you will need:
Compensation
The pay for this internship opportunity is $20/hour for undergrads; $22/hour for graduates and $24/hour for PhD students.
Length of Contract:
This is a part-time, 6-months internship with a flexible start and end date.
Location:
• This is a hybrid internship that will be based out of our Washington D.C. office.
• You will be required to work in the Washington DC office at least 8 days per month.
• WRI will provide a laptop for the duration of your internship.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume with a cover letter. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
About Us: Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia, and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.
The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
Internships at WRI are learning experiences designed for current students, recent graduates, and other candidates who wish to gain knowledge about a specific area of our work. We strive to attract diverse, intellectually driven candidates who have a passion for sustainability and development. WRI provides many internship opportunities throughout the year in all our programs.
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