World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Plastics Corporate Engagement Intern.
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 – more than one million supporters in the United States and five million globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
Our vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion at WWF is an organization as diverse as the world we protect where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combines to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible – bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives in 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.
Position Summary
WWF seeks a Plastic Corporate Engagement Intern with demonstrated skills in project management, technical writing and effective communication. The intern will work closely with members of WWF’s Private Sector Engagement department on the Plastic & Material Science team. This internship provides an opportunity to engage with business stakeholders, improve research and project coordination skills in a professional setting, gain knowledge about supply chains and sourcing, corporate sustainability, public policy, and environmental issues, and contribute to WWF’s mission. The work will involve research and project management related to corporate engagement best practices and programs that address plastic pollution.
*Please note that WWF does not provide VISA sponsorship to interns.
Location: Washington, D.C. or US Remote. WWF employs interns in all states with the exception of: Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Wyoming.
Compensation: $22.50-$24.00 per hour for full time hours of 35 per week.
To Apply:
Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #IN-25014Due 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.