BR-2418 Forest 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 seeks an Intern, Forest Communications to further the WWF-US Forest team’s efforts to conserve the world’s forests to sustain nature’s diversity, benefit our climate, and support human well-being. This position will help advance the Forest team’s major initiatives and the organization’s forest conservation goals and contribute to the overall success of the team’s programmatic communications.

Responsibilities

The Forest team at WWF-US seeks an intern to help develop and write stories and to identify opportunities for social media engagement. In addition, this person will support program staff presentations, including creating PowerPoint decks and drafting messaging. This position will support the Forest team’s communications efforts with internal and external audiences and help implement defined strategies and projects. This position will report to the Senior Communications Specialist, Forests.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write forest-focused stories and other communications materials, such as web content, blogs, team newsletters, and bios .
• Collaborate with WWF’s Marketing and Communications team to publish and promote content .
• Help identify opportunities for social media promotion to highlight programmatic achievements, breaking forest-related news, recognition days, advocacy efforts, etc.
• Draft social media posts for promoting and supporting projects .
• Track key engagement metrics .
• Support program staff presentations, including creating PowerPoint decks and drafting messaging .
• Help verify forest-related facts .
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

• Pursuing a n a ssociate’s or b achelor’s program in journalism or communications . Must be an actively enrolled student and not received degree at time of internship start date (June 17 , 2024 ) .
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong research skills

• Strong organizational/analytical skills
• Motivated self-starter able to take on projects and run with them
• Ability to prioritize deadlines
• Attention to detail
• 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

• Writing and editing skills
• Journalism, public relations/communications, or conservation experience a plus
  
  

Learning Outcomes

• Insight into nonprofit strategic communications practices
• Understanding of critical issues impacting forests
• Experience writing, editing, and developing internal and external communications materials, including web stories, blogs, key messaging, newsletter content, and more
• Experience translating scientific material into engaging and accessible content
• Fact-checking skills
• Social media experience
  
  

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 : Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Nevada, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and Wyoming.

Compensation

Paid - $ 1 7 per hour ( full-time, 35 hours per week )

Internship Dates

Internship will run from June 17 , 202 4 to August 23 , 202 4

How To Apply

Please  submit a resume & cover letter through our Careers page , Requisition # BR-2418

In your cover letter, please de scribe your relevant skills and experience for this position a nd include a discussion of 1) how you have de monstrated 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 intern s 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.