Intern, Built Environment at WBCSD

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Administrative Support, Documentation Management, Scheduling, Logistics Coordination, Report Drafting, Presentation Preparation, Event Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication, Data Gathering, Research, Time Management, Prioritization, Written Communication, Active Listening

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a global community of over 220+ of the world’s leading busineThe World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a global community of over 220+ of the world’s leading businesses driving systems transformation for a better world in which 9+ billion people can live well, within planetary boundaries, by mid-century. Together, we transform the systems we work in to limit the impact of the climate crisis, restore nature, and tackle inequality. We accelerate value chain transformation across key sectors and reshape the financial system to reward sustainable leadership and action through a lower cost of capital. Through the exchange of best practices, improving performance, accessing education, forming partnerships, and shaping the policy agenda, we drive progress in businesses and sharpen the accountability of their performance. Job Overview As an Intern in the Built Environment project, you will report to the Senior Associate, Built Environment, and provide support to the Built Environment team in the areas of member engagement, knowledge and best practice sharing, communication, administrative support and preparation of built environment-related regional and global events. As part of the Built Environment team, your work will contribute to drive systemic change across the entire value chain of the built environment. WBCSD strives to implement the Market Transformation Action Agenda to halve built environment emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050. Main Responsibilities * Contribute to project management by assisting with various project tasks. * Provide administrative support by managing project documentation, scheduling meetings, and handling logistics to ensure smooth project operations, including but not limited to monthly / yearly planning cycle, Salesforce updates, project participation and stakeholder list updates, etc. * Help draft materials such as reports, presentations, and communications for both internal and external stakeholders. * Help plan, organize, and coordinate events, such as meetings, workshops, and presentations, providing logistical support, assisting in day-to-day activities as required, including invitation process, social media campaign, briefing and summary notes as required, and liaison with central Events team. * Support engagement with members by helping coordinate communication and outreach efforts, ensuring effective interaction with stakeholders, including publications, website updates, newsletter, social media campaigns, etc., by liaising with different production teams (comms, design, proof-reading, external providers) to deliver on time and with quality. * Execute assigned tasks efficiently, ensuring that work is completed on time and aligns with project goals. * Assist in preparing reports by gathering information, organizing data, and contributing to the creation of well-structured documents. * Conduct research under guidance to support project needs, including literature reviews, data analysis, and summarization of findings. Qualifications, Skills, and Experiences * Educational background: Currently enrolled in/holding a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in a relevant field such as communication / sustainability. * Previous internship or volunteer experience in a professional environment is preferred but not required. * Proactive in contributing to team success through offering suggestions, volunteering for assignments, and ensuring effective achievement of goals. * Good at taking proactive action to accomplish goals, identifying opportunities to assist others beyond their own responsibilities. * Good at managing time and resources by handling schedules, prioritizing tasks, and completing them on time with high quality, while staying focused and promptly following up on action items. * Clear and articulate in communication across various situations, adapting style to the listener, building credibility, and actively listening. Demonstrates strong written communication skills with correct grammar and punctuation. * Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required, additional languages are an advantage. The position is fixed-term until the end of this year and is based in Amsterdam. It does not require travel. WBCSD is a purpose-driven organization that values diversity across gender, nationalities, and professional backgrounds. Headquartered in Geneva, with offices in Amsterdam, London, Singapore, Wuhan, Chicago, and New York. What we offer * Generous Time Off to Recharge: In addition to 25 days of paid holiday, you will have extra time off on your birthday and one cultural or religious celebration day. * Hybrid & Flexible Work: Work from the office a few days a week and from home the rest, with flexible hours to fit personal needs. * Mobility/Transport: We offer an annual contribution towards public transportation or other soft mobility options. * Learning and Development: Free access to LinkedIn Learning, and the possibility to engage in other training opportunities.

Responsibilities

The intern will support the Built Environment team with member engagement, knowledge sharing, communication, administrative tasks, and preparation for regional and global events to drive systemic change across the built environment value chain. Key tasks include assisting with project management, handling documentation, scheduling, drafting materials, and coordinating event logistics.