IN-23028 Earth for Life Communications Intern

Overview

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a graduate-level, Earth for Life Communications Intern supporting knowledge management between April to June 2023.

Main Function

This part-time, paid internship is based in the US and will provide an opportunity for a graduate student to support internal and programmatic communications for a team focused on long-term, large-scale area-based conservation and the benefits those initiatives can generate for communities, climate, and biodiversity. We’re looking for candidates who are passionate about conservation and communities with experience making complex topics accessible, a history of leadership, and an eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Performs research, writing, and analysis of topics related to area-based conservation and works closely with colleagues and external experts from inception through production and distribution of materials.
• Coordinating content review to support the various channels managed within WWF-US Marketing and Communications, donor communications, and other WWF offices. Ensures consistent messaging for key external and internal audiences.
• Supports communications requests and fact-checking associated with institutional communication needs including responding to requests for information.
• Creates and maintains internal communications platforms as needed (e.g., email listservs, Facebook Workplace presence, file sharing systems etc.).
• Supports internal knowledge sharing and learning to promote collaboration and increase internal technical capacities via activities like resource and interest mapping, collecting and sharing best practices, and strategic internal communications (e.g., webinar coordination, workshop design, learning materials production support etc.).
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate student
• Interest in the intersections of conservation, Indigenous peoples and local communities, sustainable development, and sustainable finance
• Solutions-oriented and proactive in creative critical thinking
• Strong relational skills with a willingness to work both collaboratively and independently
• Strong research, writing, editing, and proofreading skills guided by attention to detail
• Experience developing messaging and identifying stories that illustrate those messages desired
• Comfortable with Microsoft tools (Word, Outlook, and Excel)
• Demonstrates a history of leadership, initiative, and accountability for work
• Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect & 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.

Compensation: Paid, $21 per hour

Hours: Part-time, 20 hours a week, April 1-June 30, 2023

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

US Remote – WWF employs interns in all states with the exception of: Alabama, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Nevada, 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-23028**
• 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.