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WWF Internship Opportunities
WWF offers a limited number of internship opportunities. The availability of internships is often dependent on funds that become available from grants or donor sources. The bulk of our internships are conservation / research based and will be targeted toward undergraduate or graduate students in environmental / conservation related majors. Occasionally, internships are also available for students in marketing, communications, accounting, law, government policy or other business related majors.
When available, paid internships may be posted on the WWF Job Board under the job title “Intern” and the specific requirements will be noted in the job posting.
Students interested in paid internships must post to the specific internships they are interested in. If selected for an internship, transportation and local housing will be the responsibility of the student.
The WWF Job Board has a “Job Agent” which enables interested candidates to receive an E-mail when a specific job becomes available. Students interested in internship opportunities should visit our website at http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/careers/jobs.html and register through the “Job Agent” using the key word “Intern”. All resumes posted to specific internship opportunities are reviewed and the most qualified candidate will be selected.
WWF also offers a number of unpaid internships. These internship opportunities are listed below and posted / announced at several universities with which WWF has an ongoing relationship. Students seeking unpaid internships must receive academic credit from their universities.
2010 WWF Internships
The following internships are available at the World Wildlife Fund – United States. They are designed typically for graduate students, although some may be appropriate for advanced undergraduates. Projects can be undertaken over the summer (with extensions, as necessary, into the fall semester).
Most projects could also be extended over the course of one or two semesters as part of a student’s course work or thesis requirements; advance arrangements would be necessary with faculty advisors. Internships are typically unpaid unless otherwise noted, but facilities, library resources, and computers at WWF headquarters are available. Hours are flexible. To qualify for an unpaid internship, the student must provide documentation that they are receiving credit from their university, or that the work they will be performing is consistent with a course requirement.
In general, our interns need solid data management and writing skills, self-motivation, an ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Specific skills (required or preferred) are listed with each project, along with the primary contact person.
For more information on WWF’s Conservation Science Program, www.worldwildlife.org/science/; on WWF’s Climate Change Program, http://www.worldwildlife.org/climate/ ; on the Natural Capital Project, http://www.naturalcapitalproject.org; and on WWF’s Species Program, http://www.worldwildlife.org/endangered/
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume/CV to the contact individual listed for each project, with “INTERNSHIP” and the relevant internship number listed in the subject line.
Marketing
1. Title: Creative Services Intern
Description: World Wildlife Fund, the global conservation organization, is looking for a photo/video intern to create news B-Roll packages, digitize and archive footage and photos, and support productions and post productions in other capacities. Requires 1 year practical or professional training in Photoshop and Final Cut Pro. Coursework in documentary filmmaking preferred. An interest in environmental conservation is a plus.
Stipend: Unpaid - For mandatory credit
Duration: Spring Semester (3-6 months)
Contact: Christopher O’Leary (christopher.oleary@wwfus.org)
Market Transformation
1. Title: Global Forest & Trade Network: Research Internship
Description: The Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN) is WWF's imitative to eliminate illegal logging and improve the management of world's valuable and threatened forests. By facilitating trade linkages between companies committed to achieving and supporting responsible forestry, the GFTN creates market conditions that help conserve the world's forests while providing economic and social benefits for the business and people that depend on them. GFTN is currently working with over 360 companies in over 34 countries world wide.
GFTN’s intern will be assigned to work on a variety of research topics including latest developments in illegal logging, international and bilateral trade trends of forest products and country specific forest management and trade statistics. Ad hoc assignments will also be given including some administrative tasks.
The ideal GFTN candidate is pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in environmental studies, forestry, natural resource management, international development, alternative market mechanisms, or sustainable development. The candidate should have a strong interest in conservation and the mission of WWF. Ideal candidate must have excellent research skills especially in gathering and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data. Experience gathering data on illegal logging, forest product trade, general forestry related issues, and market trends is preferred. Qualified interns must have excellent professional writing skills and the ability to work under deadlines. The candidate is expected to work independently, but must be able to effectively communicate with colleagues around the globe. Candidates pursuing a graduate degree or with academic or professional experience and knowledge of responsible forest management and trade are preferable.
Stipend: Unpaid - the intern will receive academic credit through his/her university for their work.
Duration: Spring Semester, 15-20 hours per week.
Contact: Hisayo Fujikawa (Hisayo.fujikawa@wwfus.org)
2. Title: Intern, Market Transformation Research and Development
Description: The goal of WWF-US is to measurably conserve 19 of the world’s most important natural places and significantly change global forces to protect the future of nature by 2020. The Market Research and Development team supports this goal by researching markets and companies that have an impact on markets, priority places and priority species and making recommendations for strategic engagement. As of autumn 2008, we have identified many global companies and markets that WWF could engage. Our work is now focused on developing an understanding of those companies, trends in specific markets, and determining which actors should be prioritized. Intern will research and expand our knowledge of private and public global companies working in each of the strategic sectors, commodities and markets. They may also develop the supply chain of commodities and products impacting priority places; assist in knowledge development and database creation for strategic engagement of companies, commodities and sectors; and carry out targeted research on selected companies or industries. Interns must be self-starters who can work independently or as a team, have good research skills, knowledge of databases and attention to detail and currently enrolled in a graduate-level program. Familiarity with economics, business, markets and their environmental impact is helpful; skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point are necessary. Intern must receive course credit.
Stipend: Unpaid. Must receive academic credit.
Duration: Spring Semester
Due Date for Application: September 15, 2009; Include “Market Transformation Fall Internship” in the subject line.
Contact: Nicole Tanner (nicole.tanner@wwfus.org)
Programs
1. Title: Special Projects Internship
Description: The Office of the Chief Operating Officer seeks an intern to support special projects. The goal of WWF-US is to measurably conserve 19 of the world’s most biologically important places and significantly change global forces to protect the future of nature by 2020. To ensure our capacity to deliver on this ambitious agenda, WWF is engaged in a series of capacity building projects to further our efforts in key places, including China.
As the Special Projects Intern, you will help advance a capacity building project with WWF’s China Program Office. You will be assigned research on a variety of topics. You will also maintain the project intranet site and communications, support project monitoring and evaluation and develop regular progress reports/presentations for key stakeholders. Ad hoc assignments will be given including some administrative tasks.
The successful candidate has a strong interest in conservation, is enrolled in a graduate degree program (MBA or MPA program preferred) and must receive academic credit. Solid research and writing skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Word and Power Point are required. Ability to work effectively with colleagues around the globe is also necessary. Knowledge of sustainable development and corporate sustainability practices helpful. Demonstrated interest in China and/or working internationally a plus.
Stipend: Unpaid. Must receive academic credit.
Duration: Spring Semester
Due Date for Application: January 11, 2009; Include “Special Projects Internship” in the subject line.
Contact: Erica Woods (Erica.woods@wwfus.org)
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