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BR-2518 Agricultural Climate Standards Harmonization Undergraduate Intern

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WWF

30d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Data
    Sustainability
  • Washington
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You must be an active student in a relevant field, possess data analysis skills, read scientific papers, and align with core values of courage, integrity, respect, and collaboration.
  • You will co-design a quantitative review, analyze GHG accounting frameworks for imports, and summarize discrepancies and similarities from various standards and models.

Requirements

  • Minimum Requirements:
  • Pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s program in economics, food systems, agriculture, data science, ecology, or other quantitative field. 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).
  • Quantitative and/or data analysis skills.
  • Familiarity with reading scientific papers.
  • 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.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Subject expertise in one or more of the following areas is preferred, but not required:
  • Coding skills (python or other language), fluency in Mandarin or Portuguese, familiarity with climate change or agriculture concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Co-design scope of quantitative review, including products & frameworks to study; review frameworks, standards, and models pertaining to GHG accounting for imported products; assess discrepancies and similarities from reviewed materials and summarize findings.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

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

What are the working hours for this internship?

The internship is a full-time position, requiring 35 hours of work per week.

Is this internship paid?

Yes, the internship is paid at a rate of $20.50 per hour.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Applicants must be pursuing an associate's or bachelor's program in fields such as economics, food systems, agriculture, data science, ecology, or other quantitative fields. They must also have quantitative and/or data analysis skills and familiarity with reading scientific papers.

Are there any preferred qualifications for candidates?

Preferred qualifications include subject expertise in coding (Python or other languages), fluency in Mandarin or Portuguese, and familiarity with climate change or agriculture concepts.

Where is the internship located?

The internship can be completed remotely, though the intern may also work from Washington D.C. or other states, except for Hawaii, Kentucky, Nevada, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and Wyoming.

How do I apply for the internship?

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter through the WWF Careers page.

What should I include in my cover letter?

Your cover letter should describe your relevant skills and interest for the position, your connection to nature and the environment, obstacles you've experienced in breaking into environmental conservation, and how you could contribute to the field of conservation.

Will I need a recommendation letter if selected?

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

Is sponsorship for employment visas available for this internship?

No, this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship and applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

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