Graduate Innovation Intern

The Nature Conservancy • New York, NY

3d • $20 • Remote

About The Position

To be successful in our mission, The Nature Conservancy is embracing processes and novel solutions that will accelerate and amplify our impact. This work at the intersection of people and nature requires new perspectives, skillsets, and an agile approach. Within a learning environment, the graduate innovation intern will provide a novel and fresh perspective to an assigned team and project within the organization. We are seeking purpose-driven, impact-hungry, fun-loving interns to join us in transforming our work. We’re Looking for You: The intern will work remotely with innovation leadership and program teams to help identify, design, and implement innovative approaches to our work to enhance the impact of our projects. They will bring their background and expertise – perhaps in technology, investments, analytics, design, art, activism, equity, social change, management, communications, science, engineering, coding, marketing, writing, etc. – to significantly advance innovation in conservation. This could include creating processes, building conservation solutions, designing program work, generating program materials, analyzing investments or policies or processes, or introducing new methods and best practices into our day-to-day operations and work. The project’s content is dependent on the intern’s academic interests, unique skillset, and the needs of our many conservation programs. The areas in which the intern may work include conservation, philanthropy, marketing and operations. What You’ll Bring: Must be enrolled in a graduate academic program for the duration of the internship. Located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a graduate academic program for the duration of the internship.
• Located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Experience using research tools and computer systems.
• Experience supporting complex projects and strategic initiatives in an unstructured environment.

Nice To Haves

• A desire to grow in this role and tackle big challenges through a learning-by-doing approach.
• Willingness to work cross-functionally and with multiple priorities at various levels of leadership.
• Willingness to work remotely and independently (with guidance) 35 hours per week from 10-12 weeks.
• Ability to apply your expertise and unique background to help transform our organization.
• Ability to communicate accurately, transparently, and to apply feedback.
• Ability to use technology (Microsoft Suite, Zoom, etc.) for business processes or willingness and dedication to learn.
• True interest in bringing your diversity of thinking and background to a conservation organization.
• Interest in learning and applying innovation methods to challenges facing the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to think outside of the box and challenge the status quo.
• Passion for change management, activism, leadership, creativity, innovation.
• A strong sense of ethical responsibility.

Benefits

• TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern