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 climate justice partnerships intern will be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on implementing America Is All In 2024 Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) strategy and agenda, with a specific focus on advancing federal climate objectives – IRA and Justice40 implementation – and the national/sub-national climate justice work plan. This role requires a combination of both programmatic and administrative tasks in support of advancing national, sub-national and international climate policy objectives across various workstreams – coalition and membership services, convenings, communications, research and analysis.

The intern will support the AIl In team in maintaining relationships with coalition partners and key partners like Dr. Bullard and The Bullard Center for Climate and Environmental Justice and Health Care Without Harm, and new partners like the BlueGreen Alliance and the Partnership for Southern Equity. The intern will also help coordinate climate justice centered project for the 2024 storytelling campaign, conduct desktop research on key topics related to the work and help develop internal resources and materials for meetings, webinars and events, and assist with the development of knowledge products that come from subgrantees activities and deliverables for U.S. climate federal objectives.

• Program Support: Support climate justice partnership management and storytelling production pieces centered around climate and environmental justice, and assist with the development of knowledge products that come from subgrantees activities and deliverables for U.S. climate federal objectives.
• Logistical support: Support key All In climate action events for the summer by helping with logistics; Support event coordination, including but not limited to coordinating participant registrations, catering, and ensuring smooth event execution.
• Partnership engagement: Support the AIl In team in maintaining relationships with coalition partners and key partners as part of the climate justice scope of work.
• Desktop research and analysis: Conduct desktop research on key topics related to the work and help develop internal resources and materials for meetings, webinars, events, etc.; Produce internal summaries on partners’ work, including context and background information on partners, stakeholders, and others.

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).
• Have a demonstrated interest in federal policy, climate change, environmental sciences, conservation, sustainability, renewable energy, natural resource management, environmental justice, environmental equity or other related fields.
• Strong communications skills – writing and verbal.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• 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:

• Commitment to advancing and supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging principles and practices.
• Have demonstrated interest in the intersections of climate change, sustainability, environmental justice, public health, or related areas.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Experience with event planning and coordination is appreciated.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Multicultural experiences and knowledge or familiarity with multiple languages is not required but appreciated.

Learning Outcomes

The BRIDGE intern will learn about federal policies, tools and resources associated with the implementation of climate and environmental justice practices in the realm of America Is All In work. The intern will develop professional connections from meetings and networking opportunities with All In coalition partners and members. The intern will develop skills in research and analysis, communications, organization, time management and project completion. Learn and understand the logistics and components of event planning for major climate events and activities like Climate Week.

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 OR 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-2428

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.