Specialist, Planetary Futures and Expert Communities

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Hoffmann Programme on Planetary Science for Economic Futures, managing global cohorts and senior leadership communities.
• Support application, selection, onboarding, and engagement processes for planetary leaders across academic and non-profit institutions.
• Manage cohort communications, community touchpoints, and engagement activities.
• Maintain cohort records, engagement tracking, and programme data using Salesforce and other internal systems.
• Plan and deliver annual fellowship gatherings, workshops, and dialogue sessions, including logistics and speaker preparation.
• Conduct desk research and mapping exercises related to planetary science and economic futures.
• Collaborate with communications and events teams to support programme delivery and storytelling.

Requirements

• University degree in sustainability, environmental studies, public policy, economics, international relations, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in programme coordination, community management, or stakeholder engagement.
• Experience supporting multi-stakeholder initiatives or global communities.
• Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and collaboration tools like Slack.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding, and entrepreneurial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with academic, research, or fellowship programmes.
• Proficiency in additional languages.

About the Company

The World Economic Forum is an independent, not-for-profit organization headquartered in Geneva. We serve as a trusted platform for public-private cooperation, bringing together leaders from business, government, civil society, and academia to understand global challenges and drive systemic action across sectors and regions.