Program Officer, Corporate Climate Engagement

The World Wildlife Fund is seeking a Program Officer for Corporate Climate Engagement to support corporate climate partnerships and initiatives. Responsibilities include engaging with corporate partners, managing relationships, and providing expertise in carbon accounting and climate strategies. This hybrid position requires in-office work at the Washington, DC headquarters for at least two days a week. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Salary range is $67,000 - $83,600.
Overview

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Program Officer (PO), US Corporate Climate Engagement, to join the team in our Washington, DC office. With guidance and support from the Deputy Director, Corporate Climate Engagement, the PO supports key initiatives, including over two dozen corporate climate partnerships and the WWF Climate Business Network, through which we work with businesses and their supply chains to accelerate climate action. This includes helping companies set and implement science-based targets, navigate the complexities of greenhouse gas accounting and climate-related standards, and publicly support the transition to a low-carbon future.

The Program Officer, Corporate Climate Engagement, with the support of the Deputy Director, will engage corporate climate partners and support programming for the Climate Business Network, as well as participate in the Corporate Climate Engagement team’s broader work on the transition to a net-zero economy. The Program Officer will bring and further develop subject matter expertise in carbon accounting (i.e. Greenhouse Gas Protocol), corporate climate mitigation, and the voluntary carbon credit/environmental attribute certificate markets.

The Program Officer will support project management, partner relationship management, and WWF-US’ work on science-based targets and greenhouse gas accounting.

This is a hybrid position that requries a minimum of two days a week (Tuesday and Thursday) in the WWF Washington, DC headquarters office.

To be considered for further reveiw for the position, a cover letter is required.

Salary Range: $67,000 - $83,600

Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Responsibilities
• Corporate Climate Target Setting and Implementation Support: With the support of the Deputy Director, engages WWF corporate climate partners on accounting for value chain greenhouse gas emissions, setting science-based targets and net-zero commitments, developing emission reduction strategies, and mobilizing suppliers. Stays up to date on the landscape of corporate climate methodologies and commitment/implementation platforms, particularly in the area of carbon markets and environmental attribute certificates.
• Corporate Relationship Management: Works within the Corporate Climate Engagement team to support corporate relationship management; develop new partner proposals, annual workplans and routine partner communications; collaborate with climate & business colleagues in the WWF global network; and help to develop and plan for Climate Business Network monthly calls, periodic webinars, and annual conference.
• Subject Matter Expertise: May bring and/or develop knowledge of issues including carbon accounting, climate mitigation strategy, renewable energy procurement, supply chain engagement, sustainable fuels, and carbon credit markets.
• Technical Support: Contributes to technical tasks, literature reviews, and reports with support and guidance from senior staff.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborates with WWF Private Sector Engagement team, other program goal teams, and the WWF global network to advance corporate climate partnerships and ambition.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Key Competencies
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Effectively conveys information to internal and external audiences through clear and concise oral, written, and interpersonal communication. Works cooperatively with others to achieve mutual understanding, demonstrating empathy, actively listening, and contributing to a collaborative work environment.
• Time Management, Organization & Attention to Detail: Manages time and resources efficiently, systematically organizes work, and pays meticulous attention to all aspects of a task to ensure quality outcomes. Effectively plans, prioritizes, and executes prospect and partner engagements, including annual workplans and routine partner communications, while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and thoroughness.
• Relationship Management and Collaboration: Establishes and maintains productive relationships with individuals both within and outside the organization, including corporate partners, NGOs and other stakeholders across the spectrum of corporate climate action. Understands and addresses the needs and concerns of others, fosters trust, and promotes collaboration to achieve shared goals.
• Analytical Thinking: Reviews large volumes of information from varied sources, including sustainability reports, climate transition plans, GHG disclosures, relevant white papers, and news articles, identifying themes and flagging information for the broader team.
• Proactive Learning & Development: Actively identifies and pursues opportunities for professional growth, anticipating future learning needs, and taking initiative to acquire new skills. Proactively builds knowledge of greenhouse gas accounting, target setting, and mitigation strategies. Asks questions, seeks feedback, and applies new insights to enhance performance.

Qualifications

The position requires a basic and growing knowledge of corporate climate mitigation strategies, experience with accounting for and reporting corporate value chain emissions (i.e. Greenhouse Gas Protocol) and supplier sustainability programs. Preference will be given to candidates with some experience in corporate climate target setting and working either in or with the business community.
• A bachelor’s degree in Climate Science, Environmental Science/Management, Business, Engineering, Economics, Public Policy, Industrial Ecology or other related field, with a minimum of 4 years program or other professional experience or an advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years’ experience required.
• Knowledge of the corporate sustainability landscape, greenhouse gas accounting, and platforms relevant to corporate climate ambition and implementation (e.g., Science Based Targets initiative, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, CDP, RE100).
• Understanding of and experience with carbon and renewable energy markets, sustainable fuels, and/or chain of custody/certification approaches is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills, research and writing skills, analytical skills, project management skills.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as a team player under the supervision of the Deputy Director, and with a wide range of individuals, across cultures and time zones.
• Limited travel may be required (1-2 times a year); however, majority of work will occur in the office (hybrid work model with Tuesdays and Thursdays in the office).
• 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.

To Apply:
• Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #25057
• Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.