Early Careers Programme, Fall 2026 Cohort, US

World Economic Forum•New York, NY

1d•$4,550•Onsite

About The Position

The World Economic Forum is an independent, not-for-profit organization, headquartered in Geneva, with offices in New York, San Francisco, Beijing, and Tokyo. We are the trusted platform for public-private cooperation where leaders come together to understand global challenges and drive action across sectors and regions. We create spaces where different stakeholders engage openly, build trust, and collaborate to help solve shared global challenges. As part of our global team of over 1’000+ employees across six offices representing more than 100 nationalities, you will have the opportunity to influence systems level change, build communities of action, and broaden your perspective. The Early Careers Program provides an exciting opportunity for participants to get a feel for working at the Forum, bringing in fresh ideas and gaining valuable real-world experience. The positions we offer are best suited to bachelor’s and master’s program graduates, with a maximum of 3 years cumulated work experience (inclusive of internships).

Requirements

Bachelor’s and master’s program graduates.
Maximum of 3 years cumulated work experience (inclusive of internships).
Ability to work cooperatively in diverse teams, contributing to group goals and supporting colleagues.
Verbal and written communication abilities to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
Critically evaluate information, identify patterns, and develop insights to support decision-making processes.
Comfortable shifting priorities, embrace change and quickly adjust to new environments, technologies, and methodologies.
Understanding workplace expectations, ethics, and decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Select the content/industry area you primarily wish to focus on (e.g., Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains, AI, Frontier Technologies and Cybersecurity, Economic Growth, Equity and Inclusion, Human Capital and Skills, Energy and Materials, Financial and Monetary Systems, Regional Government Agenda, Trade and Geopolitics, Health and Healthcare, Sustainability, Nature and Climate, Urban Transformation, Digital and Data, Events and Experience, Communication and Outreach).
Select the functional area you wish to primarily be considered for (e.g., Finance, Procurement, Legal and Compliance, Hospitality, Facility Management, People and Culture).

Responsibilities

Work within specific functional areas, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to impactful projects.
Collaborate with experienced professionals.
Develop a diverse skill set that can accelerate your career.
Build and strengthen the strategic relationships that power the Forum’s year-round platform.
Design thoughtful engagement plans aligned with partner priorities and global needs, ensuring leaders can connect, collaborate, and contribute meaningfully to shared outcomes.
Guide and coordinate the Forum’s collaborative initiatives.
Bring stakeholders together around shared goals, support thoughtful planning, and help communities maintain momentum as they work on global and industry challenges.
Design and enhance the tools, systems, and insights that help communities connect, share knowledge, and scale the impact of the Forum’s trusted spaces.
Design and deliver high-impact programmes and events - physical and digital - that foster connection, build trust, and enable leaders to work together on shared priorities.
Shape clear, accessible communications that explain key initiatives, share insights from our communities, and support consistent engagement across digital and media channels.
Help uphold the systems, culture, and values that ensure the Forum operates with excellence and integrity in roles across Finance, People and Culture, Legal, Operations, and other core functions.