AMNC25 - Intern, Centre for Nature and Climate

The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.

You will work closely with respective teams at the World Economic Forum Beijing Office to support the preparations for the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC).

We encourage applicants to apply for only one role that best aligns with their skills and interests. Applying to multiple roles may delay the review process and reduce the likelihood of being matched with the most suitable opportunity.

Duration and location

1 April – Early July; 4-5 days/week onsite at the Beijing office

Requirements

The Internship role is for candidates currently pursuing a college or university degree (undergraduate or postgraduate) and is usually undertaken during the penultimate year of study. While your major is not important, we are looking for candidates with an outstanding record of academic achievement, a can-do attitude and a desire to make an impact.

What to expect

Throughout the internship, you will have the unique opportunity to:

• Gain invaluable insights into a breadth of forward-thinking and innovative developments to the global challenges and agendas.
• Gain hands-on experience by working alongside experts and getting involved in real work.
• Build meaningful professional relationships and valuable career network

The intern will join the office for a three-month period during spring of 2025. You will work four to five days a week and receive a RMB 7500 monthly stipend if working on full- time.

Team Introduction

The Centre for Nature and Climate (CNC) is a multistakeholder platform that focuses on protecting our environment and fostering sustainable practices. Our goals include achieving net zero emissions, promoting responsible land and ocean use, and improving the management of key resources like food, water, and raw materials.

Main Responsibilities

• Support team members in coordinating with BE, GE and C&I team to work on AMNC invitees' logistic arrangements and engagement journey;
• Support team members in translating and drafting marketing materials including invitation letter, session pre-read, session agenda, etc.;
• Support in drafting talking points for media interviews and communications activities;
• Conduct basic research in nature and climate agenda and contribute to knowledge products as needed;
• Undertake other related tasks assigned from the manager.

Preferred Requirements and Experience

• A diverse academic background in fields such as Environmental Studies, Business Administration, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or related disciplines is preferred.
• A team-oriented individual with excellent communication skills.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel/PPT.

Why work at the Forum:

The Forum believes that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to improve the state of the world by building awareness and cooperation, shaping mindsets and agendas, and driving collective action. Join us and become a driver for positive change!