tendersglobal.net
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
WWF seeks an intern to support the Climate Risk Management and Resilience program. As part of the larger climate change adaptation team, the CRM team is working through multiple projects to increase understanding of climate change impacts and risks to conservation goals, and opportunities and priorities for nature-based solutions for adaptation at scale in infrastructure planning and development. The intern will have opportunities to learn about Nature-based Solutions (NbS) projects around the world, understanding global best practices in safeguarding nature during infrastructure development, and contribute to the development of climate adaptation playbook which will serve as the guidance document for the team globally.
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Learning Outcomes
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-2430
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.
Apply for job
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover/motivation letter where (tendersglobal.net) you saw this posting.
Job title: Principal Technical Consultant Company Ten10 Job description Join Ten10 as a Principal Technical…
Job title: Maschinenbediener pharmazeutische Verpackung Liquida (w/m/d) Company STADA Arzneimittel Job description "Caring for People's…
tendersglobal.net JOB DESCRIPTION Operations Specialist/Senior Specialist Location: Washington DC The IDB Group is a community…
tendersglobal.net National Park Service Fire Ecology Program Fire Ecology, GIS, and Botany Technician The Pueblo…
tendersglobal.net Work Location Telecommuting from home country/current location Expected duration This assignment shall be offered…
tendersglobal.net JOB DESCRIPTION The Foundation We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity…
This website uses cookies.