Active Mobility Internship

Porto Alegre, Brazil

The WRI Brazil is looking for a student studying architecture and urbanism or engineering to support our team in active mobility projects.

Main activities and/or responsibilities:

• Support in road and public space design.
• Support in the development of presentations, training, and graphic materials.
• Support in the organization and execution of internal and external meetings, training, events, and other related activities.
• Support in research and construction of training and technical reports.
• Support in road safety audits.
• Support in data collection and analysis.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Currently studying from the 5th semester of Architecture and Urbanism, Engineering, or related fields.
• Technical skills: proficiency in Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint; good internet research skills; desirable knowledge in graphic representation programs.
• Behavioral skills: good interpersonal communication, ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, proactivity, critical analysis skills, and organization.
• Intermediate English and basic Spanish.

Competencies and Experiences we value:

• Interest in the Road Safety agenda.
• Identification with active mobility (walking and/or cycling).
• Academic research.
• Autocad.
• GIS.
• Indesign and Illustrator.
• Support in urban projects in other organizations.
• Exchanges.
• Volunteering;

Stipend and Benefits:

• WRI Brazil offers a stipend for 25 hours/week.
• Transportation assistance.
• Meal/food voucher on Caju Card.
• 13th stipend proportional to the admission month.
• Birthday Day Off.
• Life insurance.
• Hybrid work model.
• Recess between Christmas and New Year.

Promotion of Diversity

WRI Brazil seeks to incorporate diversity into its actions and projects. Therefore, if you wish, please indicate in your Letter of Intent information that you deem relevant for consideration in your application, including, but not limited to: race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, regional origin, connection with traditional populations, physical disability, or specific needs.

How to apply

If you qualify for the position, apply online on the website until July 31, 2025. Only applications submitted through this site will be considered in the selection process.

About WRI Brazil

WRI Brazil is a research institute that transforms big ideas into actions to promote environmental protection, economic opportunities, and human well-being. It works on developing studies and implementing sustainable solutions in climate, forests, and cities. It combines technical excellence with political articulation and works in partnership with governments, companies, academia, and civil society.

WRI Brazil is part of the World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research institution operating in more than 50 countries. WRI has the knowledge of more than 1,700 professionals in offices in Brazil, China, the United States, Europe, Mexico, India, Indonesia, and Africa.