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

The intern will provide support on the design and execution of a social media strategy for key Climate team staff for Climate Week. This internship will involve creating content and strategizing delivery of the content. The intern will also assist with overall preparation for Climate Week. The intern will work closely with the Climate Communications staff, as well as with members of the Marketing Team, the Climate Team and other Goal Teams participating in Climate Week.

• Assist Climate Comms with developing an overall social media strategy for Climate Week at The Nest Climate Campus (The Nest)
• Design specific social media thought leadership strategies for key Climate Team staff who will be participating in Climate Week
• Work with both Climate Comms and Marketing staff to ensure cross-pollination between social strategy for WWF overall during Climate Week and the Climate Team thought leaders
• Assist in design and implementation of monitoring and metrics for Climate Week social media for WWF thought leaders
• Assist as necessary with other tasks to ensure a smooth execution for the Climate Week program

Minimum Requirements:

• Pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s program. Must be an actively enrolled student and not received degree at time of internship start date (June 17, 2024).
• Interest and proficiency in social media required including ability to create posts in a range of platforms including Linked In, Instagram, X/Twitter, and You Tube.
• Some understanding of how social media algorithms work.
• The ability to create a content calendar and program posts across several social media platforms.
• Some understanding of social media metrics and how to measure social media performance.
• Interest in environmental and policy issues
• Strong organization skills
• Strong writing skills
• Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration:

• Demonstrates courage by speaking up even when it is difficult, or unpopular.

• Builds trust with colleagues by acting with integrity, owning mistakes, and holding oneself accountable.
• Welcomes other points of view and ideas, recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness, curiosity, and encouragement.
• Makes conscious efforts to promote cooperative practices, behaviors, and ways of working across many groups and individuals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with event planning preferred
• Knowledge of environmental and climate change issues preferred

Learning Outcomes

• Intern would gain direct experience in management of social media platforms

• Intern would gain direct experience in designing and monitoring social media metrics

• Intern would learn about how to implement a thought leadership strategy

• Intern would get exposure to the planning and implementation of a major climate event

• Intern would learn about messaging to social media audiences about climate change

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-DC-Washington

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-2429

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.