Local recruitment: Freshwater Science-based Targets Intern

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

Washington, D.C., USA 🇺🇸

Overview

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Freshwater Science-based Targets Intern.

Responsibilities

  • Liaise with other hubs on behalf of the Freshwater Hub across various processes that require cross-cutting network coordination, including strategy & operations, technical development, corporate & partner engagement, communications, and supporting activities (e.g., Q&A).
  • Support development and updates of Freshwater Hub workplans and track budget.
  • Ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of Freshwater Hub deliverables and activities.
  • Host regular Freshwater Hub meetings, develop the agenda, and send post-meeting action items.
  • Support integration of freshwater metrics across the WWF network.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in the natural sciences
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to translate science into practice
  • Excellent collaboration skills
  • Experience with grant administration
  • Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values:
    • COURAGE â€“ 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 â€“ 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 â€“ 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 â€“ We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.

Minimum Requirements:

Only enrolled students are eligible for this internship as you must be able to receive academic credit from your current academic institution. Able to work either part time or full time, depending on class schedule and availability.

*Please note that WWF does not provide VISA sponsorship to interns 

US Remote – WWF employs interns in all states with the exception of: Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Wyoming.

To Apply:

  • Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page,  Requisition #IN-25005
  • Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone

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. WWF values diversity and inclusion and welcomes diverse candidates to apply.


POSITION TYPE

ORGANIZATION TYPE

EXPERIENCE-LEVEL

DEGREE REQUIRED

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