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 nearly 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field – nearly one million supporters in the United States and five million 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 ​​​BRIDGE Organizational Development and Learning Undergraduate Intern​.​​ The Organizational Development and Learning Team (ODL) supports WWF-US by offering professional development programs, learning consultation, organizational development, and facilitation services in partnership with WWF-US People & Culture and in cooperation with the WWF-US community. We aspire to promote a culture of continuous learning that builds capacity, engagement and retention at the individual, department, and organizational level.This intern will play a key role in helping the ODL team better understand, communicate, and strengthen the impact of internal learning programs. Working with existing data from a learning needs assessment and workshop evaluations (and supplementing it with staff interviews) the intern will identify patterns, gaps, and successes across learning offerings. The intern will also develop storytelling assets and practical assessment tools that enable ODL to clearly demonstrate learning impact, inform future program design, and elevate the team’s visibility as the central hub for learning and development at WWF US.

Internship Description:

​​This intern will help turn real learning data into insights and stories that shape how people grow and learn at WWFUS. They will work with data the organization has already collected, such as a learning needs assessment and workshop evaluations, to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities across internal training programs.

​They will analyze both quantitative data (ratings, trends) and qualitative feedback (openended comments) to understand what skills staff value most, what’s working well, and where learning experiences could be improved. To deepen this understanding, they will also conduct a small number of staff interviews to capture how learning shows up in daytoday work and what impact it has had.

​Using these insights, they will help create clear, engaging learning impact stories that communicate the value of ODL’s programs to staff and leadership. They will also develop practical tools, such as templates and frameworks, that help the ODL team assess learning effectiveness and use feedback more consistently in the future.​

Minimum Requirements:

• Pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s program in ​Data Analytics, Organizational Development, Human Resources Management, or Business Administration (with HR, leadership, or management concentration. ​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.

• ​​Ability to read, organize, and synthesize information from multiple sources.

• ​Comfort working with data (Excel, surveys, or similar tools), or willingness to learn.

• ​Clear written communication skills.

• ​Thoughtful listening and basic interviewing skills.

• ​Attention to detail and ability to spot patterns and themes.​

Preferred Qualifications:

• Subject expertise in one or more of the following areas is preferred, but not required:

• Strong curiosity and interest in how people learn and grow at work

• Self motivation and ability to manage tasks with guidance

Learning Outcomes

• ​Data analysis skills using real organizational learning data

• ​Experience synthesizing quantitative data and qualitative feedback

• ​Interviewing and stakeholder engagement skills

• ​Storytelling and communication skills for professional audiences

• ​Exposure to organizational development and adult learning practices

• ​Experience translating insights into practical tools and recommendations

• ​Confidence working on projects that influence program design and strategy​

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.

Location:

US-DC-Washington

**This is a hybrid position that requires the intern to be in the WWF Washington, DC Headquarters Office a minimum of 2 days per week.**

Compensation:

Paid - $21 per hour (full-time, 35 hours per week)

Internship Dates:

Internship will run from June 1 to August 7, 2026

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume & cover letter through our Careers page. In your cover letter, please describe:

• Your relevant skills and interest for this position

• Your connection to nature and the environment

• How you could contribute to the field of conservation.

If selected for the role, you will need to provide one letter of recommendation as part of the WWF application process.

This job will be posted and open for applications until Monday, March 16 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.