Deadline for application: 24 April 2024

About WBCSD

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a global, CEO-led organization of over 200 leading businesses working together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world. We help make our member companies more successful and sustainable by focusing on the maximum positive impact for shareholders, the environment, and societies.

Our member companies come from all business sectors and all major economies, representing combined revenues of more than USD $8.5 trillion, and 19 million employees (about the population of New York). Our global network of almost 70 national business councils gives our members unparalleled reach across the globe. WBCSD is uniquely positioned to work with member companies along and across value chains to deliver impactful business solutions to the most challenging sustainability issues.

Together, we are the leading voice of business for sustainability: with a vision of a world where more than nine billion people are all living well and within the boundaries of our planet, by 2050.

Job Overview

WBCSD’s Agriculture and Food Pathway is looking for an intern from ideally starting in May for the duration of 6 months to support the ‘Plant & Protein Diversification’ workstream, which aims to scale the share and diversity of regeneratively-produced plants and proteins in diets. It is a joint workstream between WBCSD and OP2B.

In this role you will report to a pathway manager who oversees the PPD workstream. You will also work closely with the wider WBCSD organization – in particular the communications and events teams.

This role would suit a candidate interested in gaining exposure to a wide range of initiatives working with business to transform agricultural & food systems, and who is highly collaborative, with excellent writing and communications skills, and a high level of attention to detail.

Responsibilities

As an intern, you will perform the following activities:

Project Management

• Support the delivery of and fundraising for PPD workstream activities including member trainings on protein diversification, a policy framework to help drive plant-forward foods, partnerships with the Beans is How coalition, Ellen MacArthur Foundation Big Food Redesign Challenge, the Nutrient Density Alliance; and more. This may include managing timelines; tracking consultant and partner contributions; writing and editing internal and external communications pieces in support of the deliverables; working with members to collect feedback and technical contributions; etc.

Member relations and communications

• Contribute to and help lead the execution of member calls and team meetings. This may include preparing pre-reading materials and presentations, coordinating with speakers and partners, recording action points, and assisting with logistics.
• Support the ongoing maintenance of the member database and internal working files.

Events

• Contribute technical input, logistical support, and speaker recommendations and briefings for global and organizational events, such as the WBCSD Council Meeting, NYC Climate Week, the COPs, and more so that messaging and actions from the PPD workstream is communicated and leveraged across stakeholders.
• Represent WBCSD, OP2B, and the Agriculture & Food Pathway at external events as necessary.

Requirements of special knowledge/skills

• Master’s degree (or currently pursuing Master’s degree) in a relevant discipline like sustainability, agronomy, environmental science, business or related fields
• 6 months or 1 year of professional experience relating to sustainable agricultural systems and/or business strategy is an advantage
• Demonstrated interest in sustainable and regenerative agriculture and food and/or business approaches to sustainability
• Excellent writing skills, including an ability to summarize technical information and identify key messages for different audiences
• Strong PowerPoint skills and interest in communicating complex information visually
• High level of attention to detail and ability to manage complex processes
• Experience managing competing priorities and ad hoc demands simultaneously and working to deadlines – project management skills are a plus
• Strong listening skills and ability to understand diverse perspectives and interests
• Team player with ability to work effectively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders
• Hands-on and self-starter attitude
• Experience with Salesforce a plus
• Fluency in English

The position is full-time and can be based in either Amsterdam or London.

WBCSD is a purpose driven, forward-thinking and action-oriented organization, characterized by diversity of gender, nationalities and work experiences.

The Work Environment

WBCSD offers a competitive, modern, and flexible working arrangement:

• Geneva-based organization with offices in Amsterdam, London, New York and Singapore
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• State-of-the-art facilities and IT-enabled working tools
• Flex-time and part-time possibilities
• Dynamic working atmosphere
• Open culture encouraging interaction and sharing of ideas and opinions
• Sustainable commuting incentives

Please note that WBCSD will only respond to candidates selected for the interview process.