IN-25046 Freshwater Science-based Targets Graduate Intern

Overview

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

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, Wyoming. 

*Please note that WWF does not provide VISA sponsorship to interns. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

To Apply: 

• Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #IN-25046

• Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone 

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.