BR-2527 Organizational Development and Business Partner Undergraduate Intern

World Wildlife Fund • Washington, DC

262d • $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will give an intern the opportunity to support two teams within the People & Culture department: the Organizational Development and Learning (ODL) team and the Business Partners (PCBP) team. The intern will play a critical role in the successful implementation of major ODL initiatives (e.g. onboarding/orientation revamp, manager development program, competency model update). The intern will provide support for the centralized training program, and the launch of reformatted orientation learning sessions. They will also assist with reorganizing the People and Culture lending library. To be successful the individual needs to be creative, a good team player and a problem solver, and action oriented. The individual should know how to navigate the grey areas, and succeed by finding a way where there was not one before.

Requirements

• Pursuing an associate's or bachelor's program in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field.
• Must be an actively enrolled student and not received degree at time of internship start date (June 16, 2025).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with data: interpret and automation.
• High-level proficiency with Microsoft 365 Suite and video-conferencing platforms (i.e., Zoom, Teams, etc.) and other data analysis tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, self-motivated, and organizational abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• People skills - friendly, open to feedback, high self-awareness.
• Excellent research skills, data management and synthesis.
• Interest and basic knowledge in workplace learning and development.
• Able to work independently and as a team member.
• Able to critically analyze issues and solve problems.
• Able to take initiative with high-level instructions to accomplish work and move things forward.
• Able to meet deadlines as planned.
• Identifies and aligns with WWF's core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• Background or interest in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Compensation, Benefits or Total Rewards.
• Using software applications, i.e., Workday, SharePoint, Microsoft Forms, and Airtable.
• Web design.
• Corporate planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and scheduling the centralized training calendar, including participation in planning meetings with consultants and learning partners, preparing contracts for learning partners and consultants, designing and disseminating all-staff communications, etc.
• Participate in/support major ODL initiatives such as onboarding/orientation revamp, manager development program, etc.
• Update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to clearly define the responsibilities of People Managers versus Business Partners.
• Organize and maintain employee folders on WWF systems, ensuring job descriptions are current and properly filed.
• Support additional projects and tasks as needed to meet organizational goals.
• Perform other duties and take on other responsibilities as required according to organizational needs.

Benefits

• Paid - $20.50 per hour (full-time, 35 hours per week).
• Professional development opportunities, including development discussions with their manager.
• Up to two online courses through Cornell University's eCornell program.
• Speed mentoring with different WWF teams.
• Opportunity to present their work to intern peers and WWF staff.
• Session on resume and interviewing best practices.
• Access to an array of networking opportunities, including meetings with WWF's staff and leadership team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree