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Science Communications Undergraduate Intern

World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
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BR-2440 Science Communications Undergraduate Intern

 

Overview

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 

WWF’s history of conservation success is rooted firmly in science; it informs and underpins everything we do. To best deliver science in support of conservation, creative and effective communication that bridges the divide between science and practice is essential. We are seeking a highly motivated intern to support WWF’s science communications strategy, with a strong emphasis on content development, topic research, and translation of complex science for specific audiences. The successful candidate will engage in both internal and external communications tactics. 

Responsibilities

Intern will be responsible for: 

  • Supporting agenda development, speaker research, and planning of the annual Lovejoy Science for Nature Symposium
  • Supporting content development for various science-focused social media platforms, with a particular focus on LinkedIn
  • Supporting the communications planning for the launch of one of WWF’s key publications
  • Researching target audiences, key topics for engagement, and timely science articles for science communications channels
  • Tracking upcoming opportunities for internal and external communications
  • Providing general design support to help create visual or video assets
  • Performing other duties as assigned

 

This position sits within WWF’s Global Science Team and works directly with the Science Communications Team, which is composed of science and media communicators. This internship is an excellent opportunity to interact with leading scientists, learn about WWF’s work, and play a key role in elevating WWF’s science communications. 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:  

  • Pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s program. Must be an actively enrolled student and not received degree at time of internship start date (June 17, 2024).
  • Excellent written communication skills with experience writing for online channels
  • Demonstrable experience drafting and scheduling content for social media, particularly for LinkedIn
  • Strong attention to detail, ability to keep on task and organized a must
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and a cool head under pressure
  • Curiosity and interest in science and conservation preferred
  • Ability to work independently, as well as part of an interdisciplinary team.

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 in design and an aptitude for video editing desirable
  • Familiarity with peer-reviewed science literature desirable
  • Experience with Canva desirable

 

Learning Outcomes 

  • Workshop Planning and event management
  • Managing and tracking an editorial calendar for communications
  • Best practices of content development for internal and external communications
  • Best practices for translating technical content for various audiences

 

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 - $17 per hour (full-time, 35 hours per week) 

 

Internship Dates: 

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

 

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.