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IN-25021 Protected Area Downgrading, Downsizing, and Degazettement Intern

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WWF

28d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You must have a relevant degree, spatial data skills, strong communication, interest in conservation, database management, experience with reference software, and ideally know Portuguese or Spanish.
  • You will document and analyze instances of PADDD, visualize data trends, support stakeholder consultations, prepare materials for sharing, and assist in strategy development and global taskforce activities.

Requirements

  • Completion of an undergraduate degree. Current or completed graduate students preferred. Relevant areas of study include environmental studies, environmental law, conservation biology, international development, geography, or a relevant interdisciplinary, sustainability or social science field. It is possible for candidates to use PADDD research to work toward a graduate degree program or thesis.
  • Experience with or the skills to find/download/manipulate spatial data, digitize paper maps, assemble and manage spatial datasets, create maps, and basic spatial analysis.
  • Demonstrated qualitative analysis and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Interest in conservation and international development issues.
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, collaboratively and independently.
  • 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.
  • Experience with database management
  • Experience with Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote, or other reference management software
  • Experience with statistical analysis
  • Experience with accessing, managing, and analyzing geospatial dataset via ArcGIS experience
  • Foreign language skills, particularly Portuguese and/or Spanish
  • Experience with leveraging AI tools to search for information

Responsibilities

  • Register and document instances of marine OR terrestrial PADDD globally since 2020 by drawing upon legal documents, existing datasets, popular, gray, and peer-reviewed literatures, and personal communications.
  • Analyze instances of marine OR terrestrial to understand causes and conservation impacts and show emerging trends and patterns.
  • Visualize instances of marine OR terrestrial by using maps, graphs, and other visual material to illustrate spatial and temporal trends.
  • Support interviews or consultation with key stakeholders in certain geographies where PADDD has been informally or formally reported since 2020.
  • Prepare information and material for review with the intent to eventually share results widely across the conservation community via PADDDtracker.org.
  • Support the development of WWF’s strategy for engaging on PADDD issues and research, write, and/or analyze topics of relevance.
  • Engage and support a global taskforce via activities of interest: communications, policy, data, and trainings.
  • Optionally, publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific literature or draft briefings on main findings.

FAQs

What is the role of the Protected Area Downgrading, Downsizing, and Degazettement (PADDD) Intern?

The PADDD Intern will research the extent of PADDD in global marine and terrestrial areas, analyze instances of PADDD, visualize trends, and support stakeholder consultations, among other responsibilities.

Is this internship paid?

Yes, this internship is paid at a rate of $21 an hour for candidates with undergraduate degrees or graduate students, and up to $25 an hour for candidates with a graduate degree.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Applicants are required to have completed an undergraduate degree, with current or completed graduate students preferred. Relevant fields of study include environmental studies, conservation biology, geography, or similar areas.

Is prior experience in geospatial analysis necessary?

Experience in finding, downloading, manipulating spatial data, creating maps, and conducting basic spatial analysis is necessary for the position.

What are the expected working hours for the internship?

The internship can be either part-time or full-time, with a minimum of 20 hours per week desired. The most likely contract duration is for three months, which can be negotiated based on availability.

Can international students apply for this position?

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., and this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship, so international students on visas are not eligible.

What types of publications are interns encouraged to pursue?

Interns have the option to publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific literature or draft briefings on their main findings.

Are remote candidates considered for this internship?

Yes, remote candidates are considered for the internship, with specific states being excluded from eligibility. Candidates may also work from WWF-US headquarters if based near Washington, DC.

What core values should applicants align with?

Applicants should identify and align with WWF’s core values of Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.

What software or tools familiarity is desired for this role?

Familiarity with database management, reference management software like Mendeley or Zotero, statistical analysis tools, and geospatial data management via software like ArcGIS is desired.

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1961
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