Intern, Fossil to Clean

Position Summary

We Mean Business Coalition is a global nonprofit coalition of 7 non-profit organizations and 50+ partner organizations working with the world’s most influential businesses to take action on climate change. Together we catalyze business leadership to drive policy ambition and accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon economy.

We Mean Business Coalition kicked off its Fossil to Clean campaign in 2023. This is a global movement of businesses going from fossil fuels to clean solutions. Our vision is that by 2030, global fossil fuel demand has peaked and declined, and the transition away from fossil fuels continues to accelerate. The next two years are focused on driving policy change at an international and national level and business action to accelerate the shift from fossil to clean. This project aims to create an ambition loop in which bold government policies and private sector leadership reinforce each other and together take climate action to the next level.

We are searching for a highly motivated, eager-to-learn intern with a passion for the energy transition to help us deliver Fossil to Clean. In this role, the intern will support the Project Manager and wider Fossil to Clean team with the execution of the strategic work plan to grow fossil fuels phase out into an international business-led movement.

This role will sit in the Systems Transformation team. The Systems Transformation team develops and directs the overall strategy, coordination, and execution of the coalition's programs, activities, and collective corporate actions linked to specific systems. We work across energy supply, such as power and demand, including industry, buildings, and transport. We also lead on the Fossil to Clean strategic priority that brings in not only our sector-specific work but also that of the entire organization. As part of the Systems Transformation team, you will work closely with colleagues across Systems, Policy, and Communication to deliver a world-class and transformative business movement.

Job Requirements

Skills & Approach

• Self-starter with a strong interest in the energy transition, sustainability, corporate climate action, and private sector engagement
• Eager to learn
• Ability to conduct thoughtful, succinct research and analysis, and strong attention to detail
• Excellent English communication skills, including strong writing and editing skills
• Ability to work well within a team and a network of partners split across global locations
• Flexibility and adaptability in any given situation
• Positive mindset with a creative approach to problem-solving
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications especially Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint is a must
• Knowledge and previous experience with Salesforce preferred but not required

Experience & Education

• Recent graduates with first experience (internships included) or current Masters or PhD students in relevant disciplines such as energy, business, climate change, sustainability, public policy, or other disciplines where knowledge and skills can be applied to this position.

Job responsibilities

The Intern reports to Project Manager, System Transformation, and will be responsible for aiding the delivery of the Fossil to Clean campaign and other KPIs in the System Transformation team. The intern will:

• Carry out desk research on areas relevant to the Fossil to Clean campaign (technology trends, business action, and policy and regulation)
• Perform regular landscape analysis to help colleagues keep track of new initiatives, programs, and projects that are related to Fossil to Clean
• Identify and help develop proof points and business case studies, related to business action in going Fossil to Clean
• Support the organization and coordination of events and meetings, helping prepare materials and drafting notes
• Assist in developing talking points, briefings, and presentations for events and speaking opportunities
• Provide coordination and project management support across Fossil to Clean workstreams as required
• Support team administration duties such as the management of databases as appropriate

Job Benefits

The Intern benefits and compensation vary per region and are competitive with local prevailing packages.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter and application for this role through our career web page here We Mean Business Coalition - Careers Homepage. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until 22 November 2024.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment tasks, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]

Hiring Statement

All positions at We Mean Business Coalition are grant-funded and are contingent upon continued funding.

Diversity at WMBC

We Mean Business Coalition is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, and rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. Our work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.