About World Resources Institute - WRI

Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Washington, DC, the World Resources Institute (WRI) is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and human well-being. With a mission to encourage societies to live in ways that protect Earth's environment, WRI focuses on addressing key global challenges such as climate change, clean energy, forest protection, food systems, sustainable cities, and water security. The organization employs over 1,400 staff across 12 international offices and collaborates with partners in more than 50 countries. WRI's work is supported by a range of public and private donors, including corporations like Walmart, 3M, and Toyota. The institute organizes its initiatives around six core goals aimed at securing a more equitable and sustainable future within this decade. As an employer, WRI promotes a workplace culture rooted in innovation, urgency, respect, integrity, and independence. The organization has previously offered part-time, freelance, temporary, and fully remote positions, some of which may involve international travel. WRI values diverse perspectives and actively supports its team through benefits like educational assistance, summer schedule flexibility, and work visa support for eligible roles. The organization seeks purpose-driven professionals passionate about creating scalable, data-driven environmental and policy solutions across sectors and regions.