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 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.

BRIDGE – Building Relationships, Inclusivity, Diversity, Growth, and Excellence

WWF’s diversity-focused internship program, BRIDGE, aims to recruit professionals early in their careers who bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental and conservation sector and are well positioned to develop into the next generation of leaders. Our mission is to increase exposure of students from underrepresented populations to conservation and environmental careers, provide professional development opportunities, reduce the barriers to attracting a diverse pool of internship candidates, and develop a pipeline for future WWF hires from underrepresented populations.

Position Summary

The Prospect Development Graduate Intern will assist the team in organizing and codifying a body of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across various team functions. This role will meet and collaborate with other team members to review current documentation, and identify business function needs not yet addressed in current documentation. From the SOPs, the Prospect Development Graduate Intern will assist in the preparation of training materials for both internal team and external outside the team audiences. The intern will also prepare a document with recommendations for future work that may increase efficiency in team operations.

• Gather existing process documents located in various team repositories (electronic SharePoint folders, etc.)
• Work with various team members to review existing documentation for relevancy and correctness, and surface any changes with Prospect Development team leads
• Communicate one-on-one and in small groups to identify gaps in understanding of internal processes, and document areas where process guidance is not available or addressed
• Compile and edit both existing and new documentation into uniform format, and organize into a larger body of procedures for the team
• Work with manager to create user guidance and training materials for teams and groups inside and outside of Prospect Development
• Provide a recommendation to the Prospect Development team leads on documentation policies and procedures moving forward
• Participating in internal meetings as requested
• Other projects as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Pursuing a graduate program in Business Administration, Communications, English, History, Journalism, Marketing, or Political Science. Those studying outside these areas are still highly encouraged to apply. Must be an actively enrolled student and not received degree at time of internship start date (June 17, 2024).
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• An interest in development/fundraising/operations and international conservation.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet concurrent deadlines, organize time and priorities and to do so in collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication, grammar, and editing skills.
• 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 writing or editing one or more of the following: newsletters, annual reports, donor profiles, acknowledgement letters, fact sheets, operation manuals, or equivalent, preferably in the nonprofit sector
• Experience using critical thinking skills and qualitative report writing
• Experience interacting with and gathering information from a diverse group of stakeholders

Learning Outcomes

• Knowledge of how an organization gathers standards, rules, and documentation to effectively run business operations
• Understanding the importance of operating procedures for a large organizational business function- How to translate business process (both verbal and written) into useful guides to support staff training
• How to work with teams to document process, ascertain needs, and identify gaps in working procedures

WWF interns will be provided a set of professional development opportunities, aimed at increasing their exposure to conservation and sustainability careers. This includes:

• Development discussions with their manager;
• Up to two online courses through Cornell University’s eCornell program;

• Speed mentoring with different WWF teams;
• Opportunity to present their work to intern peers and WWF staff;
• Session on resume and interviewing best practices.

Interns will also have access to an array of networking opportunities. This includes meetings with WWF’s CEO, the senior management team, Employee Resource Groups, and representatives from other departments.

Location:

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

Compensation:

Paid – $21 per hour (full-time, 35 hours per week)

Internship Dates:

Internship will run from June 17, 2024 to August 23, 2024

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume & cover letter through our Careers page, Requisition #BR-2433

In your cover letter, please describe your relevant skills and experience for this position and include a discussion of 1) how you have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and 2) what you hope to gain from the internship.

If selected for the role, you will need to provide 1 letter of recommendation as part of the WWF application process.

*Please note that interns must have U.S. work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa.

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.