IN-23005 Activism Outreach Intern

Overview

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Activism Outreach Intern.

Main Function

This paid internship is based in the US and will provide an opportunity for a college-level senior or recent college graduate to play a role in helping grow the WWF-US activism program.

Specifically, the intern will work on projects that will help better connect activists in the US – including our most engaged and committed activists, Panda Ambassadors – to each other and WWF’s work. The intern will work directly with members of the Activism and Outreach team and assist with content creation, internal coordination, and in-platform social implementation.

We’re looking for candidates passionate about conservation and communities with experience on social media platforms, a history of leadership, and an eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Help develop tactics related to key campaigns with the WWF Activism and Outreach;
• Assist with creation of creative SMS and social media content and strategy for WWF Action Team channels to promote actions, updates, events, activists, and more;
• Assist in preparing and analyzing reporting on an as-needed basis;
• Research trends and optimal practices for post cadence, content calendaring, and other key engagement processes across social media and community building platforms;
• Assist with ongoing projects for the Panda Ambassador program, such as monthly webinar planning, new program development, and event planning;
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience**:** College-level senior or recent graduate
• Skills and Abilities:
  • Solution-oriented and proactive in creative critical thinking
  • Strong relational skills with a willingness to work in a team environment, and also independently;
  • Writing, editing, and proofreading skills guided by attention to detail;
  • Experience building stories across multiple digital channels – social media (Instagram, Twitter), SMS, email;
  • Comfortable with Microsoft tools (Word, Outlook, and Excel);
  • Comfortable with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), and HTML/CSS;
  • Demonstrates a history of leadership, initiative, and accountability for work.
• The ideal candidate will also have some of the following:
  • Activism experience
  • Event planning experience
  • Strong knowledge of social media channels – Instagram and Twitter
• Availability:
  • 20 hours per week

*Please note that WWF does not provide VISA sponsorship to interns

US Remote – WWF employs interns in all states with the exception of: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Wyoming.

WWF is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and requires all US-based staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.  WWF will consider requests for accommodation from the vaccine requirement based on disability, medical contraindication, sincerely held religious belief, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

To Apply:

• Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page**,  Requisition #IN-23005**
• Due to the high volume of applications we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone

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. WWF values diversity and inclusion and welcomes diverse candidates to apply.