Coordinator, Private Sector Engagement - 25032

Overview World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world's leading conservation organizations, seeks a Coordinator, Private Sector Engagement.
Major Function:
Assists the Private Sector Engagement's (PSE) Plastic and Material Science team in the development and management of corporate partnerships and multi stakeholder engagement work to advance WWF's conservation mission, maximize revenue, and increase awareness of WWF among the US public.
Supports the implementation of transformational business practice engagements and coordinates the development of research, materials, projects, consultants and communications that support WWF's goals with the private sector.
Salary:
The expected compensation range for this position is $43,900 to $54,900.
Responsibilities Key Competencies:

Initiative:
Proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes, develops comprehensive materials to support team objectives, and ensures effective coordination with partners and stakeholders to advance program goals.
Empathy/Interpersonal Communication Collaboration:
Builds trust and strong relationships with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders by understanding diverse perspectives, adapting communication styles, and fostering teamwork across projects, events, and initiatives.
Time Management, Organization & Attention to Detail:
Develops and adheres to well-structured work plans, prioritizing tasks under tight deadlines; ensures accuracy and consistency in materials, reports, and financial metrics to maintain high-quality outputs.
Reliability & Follow through:
Delivers results with precision and consistency by tracking project progress, compiling reports, coordinating external communications to schedule meetings and address requests promptly, and managing meeting notes to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Proactive Prioritization:
Anticipates team needs and dynamically adjusts priorities to address emerging challenges; effectively balances administrative support duties with strategic project contributions to maximize both personal and programmatic impact.
Required Skills and Experience Performs administrative functions for VP and Plastic and Material Science Team (up to 30% of time), including external meeting coordination with private sector partners, and internal meeting coordination with Plastic and Material Science team regarding project and program management.
Performs various project and relationship management activities, including direct coordination and engagement with WWF partners and the development of materials related to the retention of existing and prospective partners (i.e., activity summaries, grant award memos).
Supports the development of materials, analyses, reports, presentations, etc.
on WWF research, projects, and private sector engagements.
Responsible for working with the broader team as they acquire and gather data relevant to specific conservation projects from conservation peers, governmental agencies, and universities.
Assists external communications activities and projects, including project management support of major activations, as well as the development of materials like presentations and slide decks, talking points, blog posts, digital content, and social media copy.
Occasionally performs administrative functions for the Plastic and Material Science team, including the planning for internal events and stakeholder meeting events hosted by the team.
Attends calls and meetings with WWF staff, stakeholders, and corporate partners, compiling notes as necessary, summarizing key points and action items in collaboration with Supervisor.
Under guidance from Supervisor, tracks and monitors basic financial information and metrics for existing corporate partnerships, compiling and providing reports to PSE team members.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications A bachelor's degree or equivalent with two years of demonstrated and progressively responsible experience in administrative or coordinator positions is required.
One or two years of experience in accounting management or development in a marketing-related field preferred.
Demonstrated experience of leadership, initiative, and work accountability.
Ability to contribute to larger goals and projects and work on a fast-paced dynamic team.
Demonstrated desire to learn; an analytical mind and attention to detail are a plus.
Experience developing new ideas and approaches to reach goals.
Ability to find creative solutions to problems or roadblocks.
Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to follow through on long-term projects.
Excellent communication skills including written and verbal; proofreading/editing capabilities are required.
Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks and responsibilities under tight deadlines.
Must have the ability to work independently.
Experience with corporate supply chain sustainability and corporate sustainability more broadly are a plus.
Must have advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); experience with database management is a plus.
Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
Identifies and aligns with WWF's core values:

COURAGE:
We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it's needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.
INTEGRITY:
We live the principles we call on others to meet.
We act with integrity, accountability and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve.
RESPECT:
We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
COLLABORATION:
We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.
• This is a hybrid position that requires a 2-day minimum in the WWF Washington, DC HQ office.
To Apply:

Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page , Requisition #25032
Due to the high volume of applications we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone.
As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.
WWF values diversity and inclusion and welcomes diverse candidates to apply.
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