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
Livestock systems contribute significantly to resource use and climate change. WWF is working to improve the sustainability of feed ingredients fed to livestock and the efficiency of these systems. Seaweed has shown potential as an alternative feed ingredient to reduce methane output from livestock, improve animal health, and increase productivity of our protein production systems. Yet the industry lacks a comprehensive knowledge hub for information on using seaweed as a feed ingredient for livestock. This role supports development of an online database highlighting benefits of a sustainable feed innovation through seaweed ingredients, along with impacts on environmental and animal health. The intern will work primarily with members of the Sustainable Livestock and Feed Systems goal team, but also interface with members of WWF’s Seaweed group. Data will be extracted from existing databases as well as published literature to provide a comprehensive tool valuable to the feed industry, academics, seaweed and livestock producers, environmental scientists, and animal health managers. We anticipate summary and graphical outputs to support further scaling and use of macroalgae-based ingredients within applied feeding programs
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Learning Outcomes
WWF interns will be provided a set of professional development opportunities, aimed at increasing their exposure to conservation and sustainability careers. This includes:
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 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 – $17 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-2413
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