Early Careers Programme, Fall Cohort

6-month employment based in New York and San Francisco

The World Economic Forum is an independent, not-for-profit organization, headquartered in Geneva, with offices in New York, San Francisco, Beijing, and Tokyo.

We are the trusted platform for public-private cooperation where leaders come together to understand global challenges and drive action across sectors and regions. We create spaces where different stakeholders engage openly, build trust, and collaborate to help 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 opportunity to influence systems level change, build communities of action, and broaden your perspective.

We believe that early career talents are an essential and vibrant part of our community. The Early Careers Program provides an exciting opportunity for participants to get a feel for working at the Forum, bringing in fresh ideas and gaining valuable real‑world experience.

The positions we offer are best suited to bachelor’s and master’s program graduates, with a maximum of 3 years cumulated work experience (inclusive of internships).

Conditions and benefits of the Early Careers Program

• Full-time onsite employment contract of 6 months at a World Economic Forum office
• Programme start dates between 1 September and 1 October
• Monthly gross compensation of USD $4,550

Please review the opportunity below and use the “Apply” link to submit your resume and responses to application questions, indicating which functional and thematic areas are best suited for you. Applications will be accepted until Sunday, 14 June 2026
. Here is what you may expect from the selection process:

Candidates who pass the initial resumes’ screening will be invited to complete an asynchronous video interview. Candidates who perform well in the video interview will proceed to interviews with the hiring manager and a team member. The hiring team will shortlist candidates to complete a occupational preferences questionnaire, followed by an interview with the Talent Acquisition team. Offers will be extended to selected candidates, contingent upon successful reference checks and background verification.

As a participant in our Early Careers Program, you will have the opportunity to work within specific functional areas, gaining hands‑on experience and contributing to impactful projects. Throughout the program, you’ll collaborate with experienced professionals and develop a diverse skill set that can accelerate your career.

Below are the different areas where you can work and develop your expertise:

Build and strengthen the strategic relationships that power the Forum’s year‑round platform. You will design thoughtful engagement plans aligned with partner priorities and global needs, ensuring leaders can connect, collaborate, and contribute meaningfully to shared outcomes.

Or

Guide and coordinate the Forum’s collaborative initiatives. You will bring stakeholders together around shared goals, support thoughtful planning, and help communities maintain momentum as they work on global and industry challenges.

When applying for either of above job categories, you will have the opportunity to select the content/industry area you primarily wish to focus on:

• Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains
• AI, Frontier Technologies and Cybersecurity
• Economic Growth, Equity and Inclusion, Human Capital and Skills
• Energy and Materials
• Financial and Monetary Systems
• Regional Government Agenda, Trade and Geopolitics
• Health and Healthcare
• Sustainability, Nature and Climate

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