Prospect Research Intern
About The Position
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations seeks a Prospect Research Intern, for its Prospect Intelligence and Analytics Research Team within Development. This role contributes to the preparation of briefing materials and high-priority documentation for executive-level events, conducts research to support donor prospecting and profile development, and helps maintain accurate data within internal systems. The intern will also assist with drafting and editing Development research materials while providing administrative and project support across a range of research initiatives.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing either an Associate’s or Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree program in relevant fields such as corporate sustainability, business administration, natural resources, supply chain management, environmental science, environmental policy, or sustainable development. Those studying outside these areas are still highly encouraged to apply.
- Strong analytical and research abilities
- Attentive communication skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to stay organized and manage time effectively
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
- Can exercise discretion and handle sensitive information with confidentiality
- Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration: Demonstrates courage by speaking up even when it is difficult, or unpopular. Builds trust with colleagues by acting with integrity, owning mistakes, and holding oneself accountable. Welcomes other points of view and ideas, recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness, curiosity, and encouragement. Makes conscious efforts to promote cooperative practices, behaviors, and ways of working across many groups and individuals.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with research and data management tools, including Microsoft Office, Blackbaud CRM, SharePoint, Bloomberg, iWave, LexisNexis, Altrata, Candid and more.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research using publicly available sources, subscription databases, and internal WWF tools to support event briefings, donor profiles, and other prospect research projects.
- Assist with composing, writing, editing and proofreading materials used in the cultivation of current donors and prospects.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, ensuring compliance with WWF data security policies and IT protocols.
- Track information and manage digital records by inputting, updating and verifying data in an internal database.
- Support the preparation of briefing materials and documentation for high-level events, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
- Assist research staff in identifying, evaluating, and tracking prospective donors to support strategic outreach and relationship-building efforts.
- Provide administrative and project support across the team, including special projects and time-sensitive assignments as needed.
Benefits
- Paid at a rate of $20.50 per hour for current undergraduate students and $22.50 per hour for current graduate students.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
