WWF Overview
For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field – with one million members in the United States and five million supporters globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
At WWF, we are working to create an organization where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combine to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible, bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives on it.
Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.
BRIDGE is WWF’s summer internship program. Launched in 2021, it is a paid internship opportunity aimed at a pool of talented undergraduate and graduate students who could bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental sector. In particular, WWF aims to employ interns who have not previously had a breadth of professional experience and have not previously considered conservation as a career pathway.
Position Summary
WWF seeks a Forests, Communications Undergraduate Intern to further the WWF-US Forest team’s efforts to conserve the world’s forests to sustain nature’s diversity, benefit our climate, and support human well-being.
This position will help advance the Forest team’s major initiatives and the organization’s forest conservation goals and contribute to the overall success of the team’s programmatic communications.
Internship Description:
The Forest team at WWF-US seeks an intern to help develop and write stories and to identify opportunities for social media engagement. In addition, this person will support program staff presentations, including creating PowerPoint decks and drafting messaging. This position will support the Forest team’s communications efforts with internal and external audiences and help implement defined strategies and projects. This position will report to the Senior Communications Specialist, Forests.
Responsibilities:
Develop and write forest-focused stories and other communications materials, such as web content, blogs, team newsletters, and bios Collaborate with WWF’s Marketing and Communications team to publish and promote content Help identify opportunities for social media promotion to highlight programmatic achievements, breaking forest-related news, recognition days, advocacy efforts, etc. Draft social media posts for promoting and supporting projects Track key engagement metrics Support program staff presentations, including creating PowerPoint decks and drafting messaging Help verify forest-related facts
Minimum Requirements:
Pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s program in journalism, public relations/communications, or conservation. 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). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong research skills. Strong organizational/analytical skills. Motivated self-starter able to take projects and run with them. Ability to prioritize deadlines. Attention to detail. Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.