World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Plastics Corporate Engagement Intern.

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 in 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 seeks a Plastic Corporate Engagement Intern with demonstrated skills in project management, technical writing, and effective communication. The intern will work closely with members of WWF’s Private Sector Engagement department on the Plastic & Material Science team. This internship provides an opportunity to engage with business stakeholders, improve research and project coordination skills in a professional setting, gain knowledge about supply chains and sourcing, corporate sustainability, public policy, and environmental issues, and contribute to WWF’s mission. The work will involve research and project management related to corporate engagement best practices and programs that address plastic pollution.

• Supporting the research, writing, analysis, and administrative coordination for members of the WWF Plastic & Material Science and Private Sector Engagement teams as needed.
• Developing a variety of corporate engagement assets as instructed – including technical reports, presentations, stakeholder outreach plans, newsletters, blogs, and other materials as needed.
• Synthesizing information from various technical sources and connecting analysis to the broader WWF mission. 

• Current or recent graduate student in a relevant field such as conservation or environmental education, business administration, packaging material science, supply chain management, environmental science, environmental policy, or sustainable development are preferred; highly qualified undergraduate students may be considered. Those studying outside these areas are still highly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, as well as attention to detail are obligatory. 
• Experience with managing research projects and interfacing with external partners is preferred.  
• Ability to work productively on both independent research assignments and as part of a team. 
• Proactive problem-solving and good communication skills (written and verbal) are obligatory. 
• Demonstrated familiarity with the environmental impacts of plastic packaging and/or material science and corporate sustainability strategy is preferred.  
• Skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word are obligatory; other programs such as Canva or other design software experience is helpful.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of foreign languages (e.g. Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, or Chinese) is a plus.
• 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 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.

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

Location: Washington, D.C. or US Remote. WWF employs interns in all states with the exception of: Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and Wyoming.

Compensation: $22.50-$24.00 per hour for full-time hours of 35 per week.

To Apply:

• Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page,  Requisition #IN-25014.
• 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.