Internship in Project Management and Event Organization

Porto Alegre, Brazil

The WRI Brazil is looking for an intern to support project management and event organization within the Cities team.

Main activities and/or responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Support activities in the Project Management Office (PMO), providing support to Project Coordinators and Managers;
• Support the monitoring and execution of processes with technical teams, participating in all phases of the project life cycle (Kick-Off, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Control, Closing);
• Assist in the creation and periodic updating of documents, spreadsheets, and presentations related to the Cities Program's project portfolio;
• Assist in the implementation of new processes and tools or their continuous improvement for the proper functioning of the PMO and Project Management.
• Logistical support for the program directorate in institutional trips.

Event Organization:

• Support event logistics, from planning to execution, assisting in the organization of checklists and activity schedules.
• Assist in communication and coordination between internal teams and suppliers.
• Support the organization and control of event budgets, monitoring costs and performing simple expense controls.
• Act in the collection and organization of post-event feedback, ensuring proper documentation of activities performed.
• Assist in updating data and reports on executed events.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Currently studying between the 5th and 7th semester of graduation in Administration, Information Systems, Managerial Processes, Engineering, Financial Management, International Relations or related fields.
• Availability of 25 hours per week for internship.
• Basic knowledge of project management is desirable.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good interpersonal communication and ease of working in a team.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Proactivity, willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Basic knowledge of agile methodologies is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of project management tools (like Asana) is desirable.
• Basic or intermediate English is a plus.

Stipend and Benefits:

• Stipend
• Transportation aid
• Meal/food voucher on Caju Card
• 13th stipend proportional to admission month
• Birthday Day Off
• Life insurance
• Hybrid work model
• Recess between Christmas and New Year

Promoting Diversity

WRI Brazil seeks to incorporate diversity into its actions and projects. Therefore, if you wish, please include in your Letter of Intent information 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 need.

How to apply

If you qualify for the position, apply online at https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/jobs/ until July 27, 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 great 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 over 50 countries. WRI relies on the knowledge of over 1,700 professionals in offices in Brazil, China, the United States, Europe, Mexico, India, Indonesia, and Africa.