IN-13055 Analyzing and Mainstreaming Forest Certification Intern

Internship Description:

Intern sought to help consolidate new knowledge and tools at the business-policy interface for forests and agricultural commodities; build and synthesize evidence that demonstrates ways to capture environmental impacts of forest certification; and, mainstream results by bringing them to the attention of potential users and decision makers. Specific areas of focus may include:

• Using standardized methods for measuring carbon and other co-benefits
• Role of various voluntary carbon certification schemes e.g. VCS, CAR
• Overlaps with existing certification schemes

Minimum Requirements:

The successful applicant will have an interdisciplinary background in environmental policy or and/or environmental economics. Position requires excellent research and writing skills, with a preference for demonstrated expertise in policy analysis or framework analysis. Must be able to work efficiently and independently. Experience with agriculture and certification schemes would be a plus.

Location:

Washington, DC

Compensation:

Paid or unpaid. For all unpaid internships, applicants must be enrolled in school and be able to obtain academic course credit from their university.

How to apply: Please email a resume & cover letter with the subject line “Internship Application” to Charlie Parker at Charlie.parker@wwfus.org.