Intern, SME Climate Hub

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  • *Position Title:**
Intern, SME Climate Hub
  • *Location:**
Based in London, UK
  • *Reports to:**
Manager, Net Zero Action
  • *Contract type:**
Fixed-term internship of 6 months
  • *Hours per week (average):**
Full-time
  • *Position Summary**
We Mean Business Coalition (WMBC) is a global coalition of nonprofit organizations, working with the world’s most influential businesses to take action on climate change. We are working to transform the world economy so that it is on track to limit global warming to 1.5°C in ways that deliver sustainable economic growth and shared prosperity. Through unprecedented collaboration, we catalyze business action and drive ambitious policy to halve emissions by 2030 and accelerate an inclusive transition to a net-zero economy by 2050, at the latest.

We Mean Business Coalition is also a founding partner and the host organization of the SME Climate Hub, a one-stop-shop platform where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can make a climate commitment and access best-in-class tools and resources to measure their emissions, develop a climate strategy and reduce their footprint at a pace required by science. It is the official pathway for SMEs to join the United Nations Race to Zero campaign.

The Hub partners with non-profits, multinational companies, financial institutions and governments to create clear incentives and opportunities for SMEs that commit to achieving net zero before 2050. It is driven as a lean-start-up project with participation and contribution from the founding partners: We Mean Business Coalition, Exponential Roadmap Initiative and the UN Race to Zero.

We are searching for a highly motivated, eager to learn intern to join the SME Climate Hub team and help us grow the initiative, with a focus on developing new partnerships and innovative tools to support small business in achieving net zero.

  • *Requirements
  • *Responsibilities & Tasks
The Intern will report to the Manager, Net Zero Action and will also support the work of the Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships. They will be responsible for aiding the work of the SME Climate Hub. Working with WMB colleagues, partners and other stakeholders, the intern will:
  • Conduct desk research to surface opportunities for the development of new tools and resources, help formulate policies to support SMEs to take climate actions, and identify potential partners and funders who can support the impact and growth of the SME Climate Hub
  • Support with coordinating the development of tools and resources to empower SMEs to take climate action
  • Support with outreach to and coordination of key SME Climate Hub stakeholders, such as businesses and NGOs
  • Help manage, review, and update the SME Climate Hub’s existing resources and offering
  • Support with stakeholder and partnership data tracking and management
  • Support with development of concept notes, presentations/pitch decks, and proposals for potential partners and funders.
  • Support the organization and coordination of events and meetings, helping prepare materials and drafting notes
  • Support team administration duties such as the management of databases as appropriate
  • *Skills & Approach
  • Ability to conduct thoughtful, succinct research and analysis, and strong attention to detail
  • Self-starter with strong interest in climate action and private sector engagement
  • Passion for small business and/or innovation a plus
  • Eager to learn
  • Excellent English communication skills, including strong writing and editing skills
  • Ability to work well within a team and a network of partners split across global locations
  • Flexibility and adaptability in any given situation
  • Positive mindset with a creative approach to problem-solving
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications especially Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and SharePoint is a must
  • Knowledge and previous experience with Salesforce preferred but not required
  • *Experience & Education
  • Recent graduate with first experience (internships included) or current Masters or PhD student in relevant disciplines such as business management, sustainability, energy, public policy or other disciplines where knowledge and skills can be applied to this position.
  • *To Apply**
Please submit your cover letter and application for this role through our career web page here: We Mean Business Coalition career page Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment tasks, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to hr@wemeanbusinesscoalition.org

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