San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors - the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park - giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Sustainable Partnerships & Business Development intern will help generate ideas and create tools and strategies that support sustainable partnerships and non-gate revenue growth. After learning about our approach and philosophy, this intern will help develop a Sustainability Scorecard to evaluate and prioritize partners based on alignment with SDZWA's conservation mission and brand. Additionally, they will research companies within a priority industry and their sustainability initiatives to create a proposal and pitch deck for why a particular company would be a beneficial partner for SDZWA. This work will help us establish criteria for evaluation and strategize new ways to engage with organizations interested in supporting SDZWA's conservation work, business development program, and our sustainability initiatives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop a scorecard to assess potential and existing partners on their alignment with SDZWA's sustainability goals. This tool will help business development prioritize prospects and streamline outreach to partners with shared conservation values.
• Identify and outline potential sustainability-focused sponsorships (e.g., waste reduction, renewable energy, eco-friendly guest experiences) to support goals of business development and sustainability teams.
• Conduct research into a priority industry. Outline case study for a specific company, create a pitch deck, and present it to our teams.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Interested candidates must include a Cover Letter with their application in order to be considered.

JOB EXPERIENCE

• Must be 18 years of age or older
  
  

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Business, sustainability or conservation focused area of study preferred
  
  

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Previous experience in conservation research or community engagement
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Strong analytical skills to conduct research and analyze data.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to operate moderately complex computer software programs
• Able to work effectively with others in a diverse environment and with diverse populations
• Able to learn and perform data and sample gathering techniques
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Familiarity with conservation issues and strategies.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Location: San Diego, CA
• Position Type: 10-week Internship
• Pay: Stipend of $4,160

Fraudulent Recruiting
Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance contacts will use an @sdzwa.org email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance only conducts interviews via phone, Zoom, Teams or in-person.

If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employee, please e-mail sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org. If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately.

Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!

At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.

As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.

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