ackground:
The Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN) is World Wildlife Fund's initiative to transform the global marketplace into a force for saving the world's most valuable and threatened forests. First established in 1991, it provides assistance to approximately 270 strategically selected forest product buyer and supplier companies from across the spectrum of the forest products sector that are committed to implementing best practices in the areas of responsible forest management and wood/paper sourcing. The GFTN-North America (GFTN-NA) program engages with leading U.S. and Canadian companies to help them avoid unwanted fiber sources and progressively increase the proportion of Forest Stewardship Council- certified forest products within their supply chains. More information on GFTN is available at www.gftn.panda.org.
Internship Description:
The GFTN-NA program in Washington, DC seeks a spring semester intern to assist with the development and dissemination of tools and resources to help wood products buyers reduce the risks of sourcing illegal or unsustainable timber from WWF Priority forest regions.
Anticipated Dates: 2/4/13-4/11/13
Location: Washington, DC
Hours/Week: 20 minimum
Stipend: Unpaid
Duties & Responsibilities:
Conduct interviews with GFTN managers and compile information on wood sourcing risks in specific countries to be uploaded to guidance documents for forest products buyers
Assist with a Continuing Education Unit course to raise awareness among architects and other professionals in the green building sector regarding responsible wood sourcing Research and draft correspondence to selected target US companies regarding responsible wood sourcing from WWF Priority RegionsAssist with global trade flow research for solid wood products
Minimum Requirements:
-Bachelor's degree required; student pursuing a Master's degree in a related field is preferred, such as forestry, forest products trade, supply chain management, business, natural resource managementFamiliarity with forest products, trade flows, market trends, supply chain management, business helpful.
-Exceptional research and analytical skills, and attention to detailStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to think strategically and creatively to achieve internship goalsStrong ability to develop and move tasks and projects forward with independence, while also working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and organization.
-Strong organization and time management skills.
-Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
-Strong interest in conservation and WWF's mission
How to apply:
Please email a resume & cover letter with the subject line "Internship Application" to Amy Smith at amy.smith@wwfus.org
