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BR-2522 Water Stewardship Basin Planning Undergraduate Intern

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WWF

1mo ago

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

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  • You must be an actively enrolled undergraduate student in relevant fields, with knowledge of conservation issues, quantitative skills, and a commitment to WWF’s core values. Experience with interviews, collaboration, or water stewardship is preferred.
  • You will interview WWF offices, research hydrological models, identify private sector actors in basins, and analyze collective action readiness in select basins.

Requirements

  • Pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s program in Environmental Science, Water Resource Management, Corporate Sustainability, Sociology, Social Sciences, Business, International Relations, Communications. 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).
  • Knowledge of conservation and water issues.
  • Quantitative skills related to metrics and models.
  • Knowledge of integrated watershed management, stakeholder collaboration models and/or systems thinking tools.
  • Knowledge of corporate sustainability.
  • Experience conducting informational interviews or database development.
  • 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 one or more of the following areas is preferred, but not required:
  • Knowledge of financing models (e.g. pooled or basket financing models).
  • Understanding of water stewardship and collective action models.
  • Study of NGOs and the non-profit sector.
  • Understanding of public-private partnerships.

Responsibilities

  • Interview and partner with WWF country offices to gather basin priorities and conservation plan information.
  • Conduct additional research on assessments, available hydrological models and stakeholders in priority basins.
  • Identify private sector actors that operate or source from priority basins.
  • Potentially conduct systems analysis in 1-2 basins on their readiness for collective action and develop corporate partnership assets.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

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

What are the educational requirements for this internship?

Applicants must be pursuing an associate's or bachelor's program in Environmental Science, Water Resource Management, Corporate Sustainability, Sociology, Social Sciences, Business, International Relations, or Communications. Students in other fields are also encouraged to apply, but must be actively enrolled and have not received their degree by the internship start date.

Is the internship paid?

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

What skills are necessary for this internship?

Candidates should possess knowledge of conservation and water issues, quantitative skills related to metrics and models, and experience with stakeholder collaboration, among other competencies.

How can I apply for this position?

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the WWF Careers page, detailing relevant skills, interest in the position, connection to nature, obstacles faced in the environmental field, and potential contributions to conservation.

Will there be any professional development opportunities during the internship?

Yes, interns will have access to various professional development opportunities, including development discussions with managers, online courses through eCornell, mentoring sessions, and opportunities to present their work.

Is remote work allowed for this position?

Yes, the position is flexible in location, allowing remote work from various states, except for Hawaii, Kentucky, Nevada, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and Wyoming.

Is there a requirement for a letter of recommendation?

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

What kind of experience will I gain from this internship?

Interns will improve their expertise on water issues, gain experience in landscape/basin planning, stakeholder mapping and analysis, and develop practical skills from collaborating with various teams and offices in the WWF network.

Are there any specific preferences for applicants?

Preferred qualifications include expertise in financing models, water stewardship, public-private partnerships, and understanding of the non-profit sector, though these are not required.

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