WWF - World Wide Fund for Nature
WWF is an independent conservation organization, with over 35 million followers and a global network active through local leadership in over 100 countries. Our mission is to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world's biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable, and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption. Find out more at panda.org.
WWF has teams of experts working to protect the natural resources that sustain and inspire us.
Together, we are creating a world where people live in harmony with nature. Join us. Because together, anything is possible.
WWF's Earth Hour
Starting as a symbolic lights-out campaign in Sydney (Australia) in 2007, WWF’s Earth Hour has grown to become the world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment, mobilizing millions to take action in over 190 countries and territories. It is an hour that unites the world. It empowers and inspires anyone to take part and harnesses the power of the crowd to create positive environmental impact.
Now going into its seventeenth year, Earth Hour continues to shine a light on climate change and nature loss - the two biggest environmental issues facing our planet today. The time for action has never been more critical. Earth Hour 2023 will encourage people around the world to switch off and speak up for nature - to stand in solitary for our one home.
Learn more at earthhour.org.
Internship Opportunity: Ever wondered what it feels like to be part of the biggest environmental movement on the planet? WWF International is seeking passionate and committed individuals to support our global team with the role based in Singapore. We are looking for candidates to work in brand and campaign development, community engagement, digital communications and design work across a wide variety of mediums. The opportunities are open to both students and young professionals, and the term of the internship is at least 4 months up to 6 months, starting January 2023.
What we are looking for:
Passion, enthusiasm and willingness to learn
Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast paced environment - big Zoom calls don’t intimidate you!
Proactive personality with positive working attitude
Interest in environmental, climate change and/or sustainability issues - bonus points if Greta Thunberg is your hero!
Depending on the length of arranged working hours, a stipend will be remunerated for the internship. Also, upon completion of this internship, you have the opportunity to request for a letter of recommendation based on your performance during the internship.
Internship period: January 2023 to June 2023
Major Functions:
This role is part of the Project Management team at WWF International Communications and Marketing Division based in Singapore, reporting to the Earth Hour Network Communications Lead. The role is also part of the cross-functional Earth Hour global team.
Be part of a dynamic and diverse team - helping to encourage and promote success stories from around the Earth Hour network. As part of the internal communications team you will work closely within the Earth Hour global team, as well as with Earth Hour teams around the world. You will help discover impactful stories from Earth Hour communities in over 180 locations, and to showcase their achievements in various internal and external communication. You will support the Earth Hour global team with communications to external partners to empower them to create change. You will bring enthusiasm and new ideas as to how to share activities and success stories to global audiences in an engaging manner.
It is a great opportunity to learn about global communications strategy and develop relationships with our extensive network of Earth Hour organisers both within and outside WWF.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for maintaining and growing the Earth Hour movement (measured by the number of countries that participate and online reach)
Assist with day-to-day liaison between the WWF International team in Singapore and the entire Earth Hour Network (of more than 190 countries and territories) around the world (WWF and non-WWF Earth Hour organizers) to offer support and source stories from on-the-ground
Support the WWF International team to engage communities, partners and celebrities/influencers to drive the grassroots support for WWF and Earth Hour
Support the implementation of Community, Partner and Business Earth Hour Engagement Toolkits to empower supporters to drive grassroots change
Disseminate weekly communications to all organizers via emails, calls, newsletters and other platforms to manage overall coordination with organizers
Search social media for potential organizers in select countries (gather information from organizers and disseminate Earth Hour assets)
Execute creative ways of engaging organizers from around the world (conceptualize and execute incentives for organizers to be more engaged)
Manage and update relevant coordination documents and records
Assist in WWF Network Communications tasks after Earth Hour
Create communications assets (posters, videos, gifs) for use in WWF Network engagement
Produce internal success stories / content showcasing collaboration and innovation (Together Possible)
Perform other duties as required
Required Skills and Competencies:
Advanced written and verbal English skills are a must, along with the maturity to work in a global, multi cultural environment
Organization and management skills are a necessity
Professionalism in connecting with people (in person and virtually) in a cordial manner
Proactive and detail-oriented, able to work autonomously as well as with others
Software skills such as basic design, photo and video editing, familiarity with email marketing tools like Mailchimp is a bonus
Must be comfortable with project management on Google Sheets
Familiarity and enjoyment of searching social media channels for content is a must
Ability to communicate in an engaging manner on various platforms like email and social media
Flexibility and ability to work on other projects as needed
Willingness to learn about the global Earth Hour campaign and conservation goals of WWF
Interest in environmental and sustainability issues
This job description covers the main tasks. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organisational needs.
We may also disclose personal data about you to our affiliates in the network in order to manage our relationship with you.
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