World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Environment and Disaster Management (EDM) Graduate Intern.

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.

Position Summary

WWF-US seeks a part-time (10-15 hours/week) Environment and Disaster Management (EDM) Graduate Intern.  The start and end date of the internship are flexible but expected to start in October for a duration of 3 months, with potential extension. As a part of the WWF Climate Adaptation and Resilience program, the EDM team works to ensure that disaster risk reduction, recovery, and reconstruction efforts include environmentally responsible practices and policies. The intern will have opportunities to learn about environmentally responsible disaster risk management and contribute to multiple areas of work within the team such as natural and nature-based flood management, green disaster risk reduction, recovery and reconstruction, and others depending on specific interests.

• Supporting the EDM areas of work including green recovery and reconstruction, infrastructure and building materials, nature-based approaches to flood risk management, among others.
• Conducting literature research and developing fact sheets, case studies and research products related to environmentally responsible disaster risk reduction, recovery and reconstruction, nature-based solutions for flood management, disaster risk management and environmental issues in Madagascar and Fiji, and other EDM programs, as needed.
• Supporting program website communications including web stories, videos, newsletters, and promotion using social media and website platforms.

Minimum Requirements:

• Pursuing either a Graduate Degree program in communications, environmental/natural resources management, conservation sciences, urban planning, climate change, disaster/emergency management and/or development. Those studying outside these areas are still highly encouraged to apply.
• Strong research and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Curiosity, creative and innovative thinking.
• 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

• Experience and/or interest in disaster risk management, youth engagement programs and/or environmental related issues is a plus.
• Social media savvy: ability to engage social media.
• Interest and/or experience and skills in website management, digital design, video/audio production is a plus.
• Language skills such as proficiency in French and/or Spanish are a plus.

Learning Outcomes

• Further understanding of the relationship between environmental issues and disasters, including but not limited to environmentally responsible disaster risk reduction, recovery and reconstruction, nature-based approaches to flood management and natural resource management issues related to the built environment.
• Strengthen communication skills, potentially including the development of content for websites, social media and other platforms.
• Strengthen research skills including the ability to develop knowledge products such as fact sheets and case studies related to disasters and the environment.
• Experience working in a dynamic, international, and collaborative team.

Preference for position to be Hybrid in Washington, DC area. If remote: WWF employs interns in all states with the exception of: Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Wyoming.

Compensation:

Paid - $22.50 per hour (10-15 hours per week).

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

To Apply:

• Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page,  Requisition #IN-25007
• 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.