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 CARE-WWF Alliance Undergraduate Intern​.​

​​The CARE-WWF Alliance works at the critical intersection of development and conservation. Powered by two global leaders in their respective fields, the Alliance leverages complementary skills, competencies, and scale to strengthen ecosystems, support women and the communities who depend on them, and help build a future where people and nature thrive.

​To bring about sustainable change, we must improve people’s well-being while ensuring the viability of the ecosystems on which they depend. The joint presence of CARE and WWF in more than 40 countries provides the opportunity for an initiative of global scope and significance. Together, CARE and WWF can tackle complex challenges, increasing both community and ecosystem resilience.​

Internship Description:

• Gather, organize, and review historical documents (proposals, reports, strategies, meeting notes, partnership memos, etc.) from both CARE and WWF.

• Conduct interviews with CARE and WWF team members involved in past and current collaborations to identify examples of innovation, community impact, conservation outcomes, and cross-organizational value.

• Synthesize information from the historical documents and interviews into key takeaways and map all known CARE-WWF interactions that led to projects, proposals, or co-developed concepts.

• Compile any data on project funding and outcomes to quantify our partnership’s value-add, and summarize any qualitative information to show knowledge transfer, gender integration, local leadership, and policy influence.

• Organize documentation and findings into a centralized, searchable system and ensure information is communicated internally on our SharePoint sites.

Minimum Requirements:

• Pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s program in environmental studies, international relations, humanities, or knowledge management. 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.

• Experience using the full Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint and OneDrive.

• Excellent research, data gathering, and analytical skills.

• Organized and self-motivated.

• Strong and detailed written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to take initiative, prioritize, and successfully complete work and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Utilizing AI tools to synthesize and analyze data

Learning Outcomes

• ​​A deeper understanding of how two large NGOs work together to bridge the connection between conservation and development.

• ​An opportunity to collaborate with and learn from technical experts at both organizations.

• ​Refined communications skills for various audiences.

• ​Knowledge of conservation and development issues through research and organization of materials.

• ​Experience in various programmatic areas within both CARE and WWF.

• ​Enhanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, including SharePoint and OneDrive.

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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.