Overview
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 Freshwater & Food Metrics Graduate Intern will support the Freshwater and Food Metrics team in developing metrics for our freshwater and terrestrial landscapes. The incumbent will also lead development of internal metrics development for communicating across teams and with senior leadership. This person will gain experience in working in a matrix environment and understanding how our work connects to impact to meet larger goals for people, climate, and nature.
Responsibilities
- Support development of scientific documents and reviews.
- Verify and test calculations and metrics for impact across freshwater and terrestrial systems.
- Develop understanding of impact at a systems level and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Lead efforts to build understanding of local and global models to benefit Science Based Targets technical development.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Pursuing a graduate program in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Geology, Earth System Science, Climate Science 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).
- Good academic standing.
- Curious nature and desire to lean in to challenging problems.
- 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:
- Ability to think critically and ask questions.
- Radical accountability for self and your work.
- Ability to work independently
Learning Outcomes
- Deeper understanding of Freshwater systems and metrics.
- Ability to think more critically, learning how to wade through noise and ask thoughtful questions.
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 – $21 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-2414
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.
