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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.
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
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:
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.
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