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BR-2516 CARE-WWF Alliance Undergraduate Intern

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WWF

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
    Sustainability
  • Washington
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You must be an enrolled student in relevant fields, skilled in Microsoft Office, with strong research, communication, and organization skills. Familiarity with content creation tools like Canva is a plus.
  • You will collaborate with teams to identify communication gaps, maintain intranet pages, and create materials to support the CARE-WWF Alliance and its programs.

Requirements

  • Pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s program in communications, knowledge management, environmental studies, international relations, or humanities. 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 16, 2025).
  • Experience using the full Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint and OneDrive.
  • Excellent research skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Organized and self-motivated.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to take initiative, prioritize, and successfully complete work and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.
  • Demonstrates courage by speaking up even when it is difficult, or unpopular.
  • Builds trust with colleagues by acting with integrity, owning mistakes, and holding oneself accountable.
  • Welcomes other points of view and ideas, recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness, curiosity, and encouragement.
  • Makes conscious efforts to promote cooperative practices, behaviors, and ways of working across many groups and individuals.
  • Subject expertise in creating content for various platforms and using software such as Canva is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Work with various teams throughout both CARE and WWF to learn more about programmatic areas within each organization to identify internal communications opportunities or gaps. This includes helping to foster new and existing relationships within both organizations.
  • Update and maintain two appealing and informational intranet pages (one U.S.-based and one global) that will promote the CARE-WWF Alliance and provide necessary resources to staff within WWF.
  • Create and update materials to raise awareness and build support and partnerships for the CARE-WWF Alliance in general and Sowing Change in particular, including but not limited to web content, donor documents, and presentations. Research, write, and/or edit papers highlighting CARE-WWF Alliance programs for publications, academic conferences, and events.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship will run from June 16, 2025, to August 22, 2025.

Is this internship paid?

Yes, the internship is paid at a rate of $20.50 per hour for full-time work (35 hours per week).

What qualifications are required to apply for this internship?

Applicants must be actively enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s program in communications, knowledge management, environmental studies, international relations, or humanities. Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite is also required.

Can students from other fields apply for this internship?

Yes, students studying outside of the specified fields are highly encouraged to apply.

What kind of work will the intern be doing?

The intern will assist in communication support for the CARE-WWF Alliance, update intranet pages, create and update materials to raise awareness, and support various teams to improve internal communications.

Is there an opportunity for professional development during the internship?

Yes, WWF offers a set of professional development opportunities, including development discussions with managers, online courses, speed mentoring, and sessions on resume and interviewing best practices.

Where is the location of the internship?

The position is flexible on location, and the intern can work remotely from Washington, DC, or other states, with some exceptions.

What steps do I need to take to apply for the internship?

To apply, you need to submit a resume and cover letter through the WWF Careers page, detailing your relevant skills, connection to nature and the environment, obstacles faced in breaking into the field, and how you could contribute to conservation.

Is there a requirement for a letter of recommendation?

Yes, if selected for the role, you will need to provide one letter of recommendation as part of the WWF application process.

Are applicants required to have work authorization in the U.S.?

Yes, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., and this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

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1961
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