WWF Overview

For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field – more than one million supporters in the United States and five million globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.

Our vision for diversity, equity and inclusion at WWF is an organization as diverse as the world we protect; where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combines to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible — bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives on it.

Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.

BRIDGE – Building Relationships, Inclusivity, Diversity, Growth, and Excellence

WWF’s diversity-focused internship program, BRIDGE, aims to recruit professionals early in their careers who bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental and conservation sector and are well positioned to develop into the next generation of leaders. Our mission is to increase exposure of students from underrepresented populations to conservation and environmental careers, provide professional development opportunities, reduce the barriers to attracting a diverse pool of internship candidates, and develop a pipeline for future WWF hires from underrepresented populations.

Position Summary

As an Azure Intern (IaaS Focus), you’ll shadow experienced engineers, observing their actions and reviewing existing Azure IaaS implementations. Your role involves making thoughtful suggestions, assessing resource reservations and usage, creating reports, and coordinating with the infrastructure team. Pursuing a relevant degree and having a passion for Azure IaaS are essential. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are key. This internship offers valuable insights into real-world IaaS management and a chance to contribute to our dynamic team.

• Shadowing Engineers: Observe and learn from our seasoned engineers as they make changes to Azure IaaS resources.
• Review Existing IaaS: Analyze the current state of our Azure-based infrastructure, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
• Recommendations: Provide thoughtful suggestions based on your observations and understanding of IaaS best practices.
• Resource Management: Review reservations, monitor usage, and assist in optimizing resource allocation.
• Reporting: Compile reports on resource utilization, performance, and any identified issues.
• Team Coordination: Collaborate with the infrastructure team to ensure seamless operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s program in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Those studying outside these areas are still highly encouraged to apply. Must be an actively enrolled student and not received degree at time of internship start date (June 17, 2024).
• Passion for cloud technologies, particularly Azure IaaS.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• This position will be working with professionals that work 8 AM to 5 PM in the Eastern time zone; as such, this position will be expected to work within those hours.
• Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values:
  • COURAGE – We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it’s needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.
  • INTEGRITY – We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve.
  • RESPECT – We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
  • COLLABORATION – We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Azure

Learning Outcomes

• Hands-On Experience: You’ll gain practical exposure to managing Azure IaaS resources, including virtual machines, storage, and networking components. This hands-on work will deepen your understanding of cloud infrastructure.
• Infrastructure Best Practices: By shadowing experienced engineers, you’ll learn industry best practices for designing, deploying, and maintaining IaaS solutions. Understanding scalability, security, and performance optimization will be invaluable.
• Resource Optimization: Assessing resource reservations and usage will teach you how to optimize cloud resources efficiently. You’ll learn to balance cost-effectiveness with performance requirements.
• Reporting and Analysis: Creating reports on resource utilization and performance metrics will enhance your data analysis skills. You’ll learn to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement.
• Collaboration and Communication: Coordinating with the infrastructure team involves effective communication and teamwork. You’ll learn how to collaborate across functions and convey technical information clearly.
• Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting: As you encounter real-world challenges, you’ll develop problem-solving skills. Troubleshooting issues related to IaaS components will be a valuable learning experience.

WWF interns will be provided a set of professional development opportunities, aimed at increasing their exposure to conservation and sustainability careers. This includes:

• Development discussions with their manager;
• Up to two online courses through Cornell University’s eCornell program;

• Speed mentoring with different WWF teams;
• Opportunity to present their work to intern peers and WWF staff;
• Session on resume and interviewing best practices.

Interns will also have access to an array of networking opportunities. This includes meetings with WWF’s CEO, the senior management team, Employee Resource Groups, and representatives from other departments.

Location:

US Remote – WWF employs interns in all states with the exception of: Alabama, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Wyoming.

Compensation:

Paid – $17 per hour (full-time, 35 hours per week)

Internship Dates:

Internship will run from June 17, 2024 to August 23, 2024

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume & cover letter through our Careers page, Requisition #BR-2416

In your cover letter, please describe your relevant skills and experience for this position and include a discussion of 1) how you have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and 2) what you hope to gain from the internship.

If selected for the role, you will need to provide 1 letter of recommendation as part of the WWF application process.

*Please note that interns must have U.S. work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa.

As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.