BR-2617 BRIDGE Education for Nature Undergraduate Intern

World Wildlife Fund • Washington, DC

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

WWF seeks a BRIDGE Education for Nature Undergraduate Intern. At WWF, we recognize that investing in local leaders is key for achieving long-term biodiversity conservation. Through the Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program (EFN), we have provided and fellowships to local leaders and institutions in Africa, Asia and Latin America for over 30 years, enhancing knowledge, expertise and skills needed to effectively address biodiversity challenges. To date, WWF has supported more than 3,700 individuals and 600 institutions across 60 countries, with our alumni achieving remarkable milestones, including discovering new species, collaborating with local communities to establish conservation areas, and launching pioneering initiatives. We are looking for a highly motivated intern to collaborate with the EFN team in updating alumni data and providing general support needed to connect a vibrant community of global conservation leaders. The intern will also contribute to the development of engaging content that amplifies alumni stories, and assist in essential research on the current landscape of conservation fellowships and grants.

Requirements

• Pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s program in environmental sciences, communications, or data science, or international development studies. 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 1, 2026).
• 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.
• Knowledge in database software or tools (e.g., Excel, Acess or data visualization ) to track and organize alumni information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling content and reports and communicate ideas to diverse audiences.
• Ability to conduct research and synthesize data to inform various sources.

Nice To Haves

• Subject expertise in one or more of the following areas is preferred, but not required:
• Understanding of basic conservation principles and major current issues.
• Experience with data entry and research methodologies to organize and synthesize information.

Responsibilities

• Alumni data management: Assist in tracking and updating alumni information (including publications, progress, success, and lessons learned) to support internal and external reporting and communication on the impact of EFN alumni and current grant recipients’ conservation and leadership outcomes.
• Content development: Supporting content development to showcase and amplify Education for Nature alumni stories for diverse audiences.
• Landscape analysis: Contribute to research on conservation leadership fellowships and grants.

Benefits

• WWF interns will be offered a set of professional development opportunities, aimed at increasing their exposure to conservation and sustainability careers. This includes:
• Development discussions with their manager;
• Up to two online courses through Cornell University’s eCornell program;
• Speed mentoring with different WWF teams;
• Opportunity to present their work to intern peers and WWF staff;
• Session on resume and interviewing best practices.
• Interns will also have access to an array of networking opportunities. This includes meetings with WWF’s staff and leadership team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree