Early Careers Programme, Fall 2026 Cohort, US
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About the World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum is an independent, not-for-profit organization headquartered in Geneva, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, Beijing, and Tokyo. We serve as the trusted platform for public-private cooperation, bringing leaders together to understand global challenges and drive action across sectors and regions. We create spaces where diverse stakeholders engage openly, build trust, and collaborate to solve shared global challenges.
As part of our global team of over 1,000 employees across six offices representing more than 100 nationalities, you will have the unique opportunity to influence systems-level change, build communities of action, and broaden your perspective.
About the Early Careers Program
We believe that early career talent is an essential and vibrant part of our community. The Early Careers Program provides an exciting opportunity for participants to gain a feel for working at the Forum, bringing fresh ideas and valuable real-world experience. This program is designed for bachelor's and master's program graduates with a maximum of three years of cumulated work experience (inclusive of internships).
As a participant, you will work within specific functional areas, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to impactful projects. Throughout the program, you will collaborate with experienced professionals and develop a diverse skill set that can accelerate your career. You will have the opportunity to select content or industry areas you wish to focus on, ranging from Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains to Sustainability, Nature and Climate, and Regional Government Agenda.
Hiring and Selection Process
Applications are accepted until Sunday, 14 June 2026. To apply, please submit your resume and responses to application questions via the "Apply" link, indicating which functional and thematic areas best suit you.
The selection process includes the following steps:
- Resume Screening: Candidates who pass the initial review will be invited to complete an asynchronous video interview.
- Hiring Manager Interview: Candidates who perform well in the video interview will proceed to interviews with the hiring manager and a team member.
- Occupational Preferences: The hiring team will shortlist candidates to complete an occupational preferences questionnaire.
- Talent Acquisition Interview: Shortlisted candidates will have an interview with the Talent Acquisition team.
- Offer: Offers will be extended to selected candidates, contingent upon successful reference checks and background verification.
Culture and Values
Join an independent and impartial organization with over 55 years of connecting leaders to make sense of global challenges and move the world forward together. At the Forum, you will develop core competencies including institutional purpose, collaboration, communication, problem-solving, adaptability, and professional judgment. We foster an environment where you can create spaces for open engagement and build trust among diverse stakeholders.
Work location
Work model: On-site
On-site
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDesign thoughtful engagement plans aligned with partner priorities and global needs
- check_circleGuide and coordinate collaborative initiatives to bring stakeholders together around shared goals
- check_circleDesign and enhance digital tools, systems, and insights to support global collaboration
- check_circleDesign and deliver high-impact physical and digital programmes and events
- check_circleShape clear and accessible communications to explain key initiatives and share insights
- check_circleContribute to impactful projects within specific content or industry focus areas
- check_circleSupport core operational functions in Finance, People and Culture, Legal, or Operations
Requirements
- verifiedMaximum 3 years cumulated work experience (inclusive of internships)
- verifiedWork authorization for New York or San Francisco
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Skills, education and keywords
Education: Bachelor's program graduate required; Master's program graduate required.
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Day-to-day, the Early Careers Programme, Fall 2026 Cohort, US at World Economic Forum will design thoughtful engagement plans aligned with partner priorities and global needs; guide and coordinate collaborative initiatives to bring stakeholders together around shared goals; design and enhance digital tools, systems, and insights to support global collaboration; and design and deliver high-impact physical and digital programmes and events.
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To qualify for the Early Careers Programme, Fall 2026 Cohort, US at World Economic Forum position, applicants should have: Maximum 3 years cumulated work experience (inclusive of internships); and Work authorization for New York or San Francisco.
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Early Careers Programme, Fall 2026 Cohort, US at World Economic Forum typically requires 0–3 years of relevant experience at the intern level.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's program graduate required; and Master's program graduate required.
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About World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum operates as a non-profit organization based in Cologny, Geneva, functioning as an international institution dedicated to public-private cooperation. The entity serves a global network of leaders across business, government, and civil society sectors. Through high-level meetings, research, initiatives, and digital networks, the organization connects communities focused on addressing pressing global issues. Its core mission rests on the belief that dialogue and cooperation among these diverse stakeholders can improve the state of the world. The organization maintains a stance of impartiality and independence while facilitating discussions that drive collective action. By bridging gaps between different sectors, it aims to shape agendas and foster partnerships that address complex challenges facing the international community. The work of World Economic Forum supports the development of solutions that require cross-sector collaboration and shared responsibility.
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