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 Corporate Engagement Undergraduate Intern.

The Corporate Engagement Intern will support WWF’s Private Sector Engagement team, with a focus on both Consumer Engagement and Employee Engagement initiatives. This role helps advance WWF’s mission by strengthening how we engage the employees and consumers of our corporate partners—deepening our partnerships and generating essential fundraising support for conservation. The intern will contribute to strategic prospecting efforts by researching potential corporate partners, analyzing industry trends across other environmental NGOs, and supporting data‑driven decision‑making by reviewing insights from our PowerBI dashboards to identify strategic contacts within priority companies. This internship is ideal for someone who is curious about the intersection of corporate partnerships, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement.

Internship Description:

The intern will support WWF’s Private Sector Engagement team, working closely with both the Consumer Engagement and Employee Engagement subteams. These teams partner with leading companies to inspire their employees and consumers to take action for nature—strengthening relationships and generating critical fundraising support for WWF’s global conservation mission.

In this role, the intern will conduct prospect research for both subteams, identifying companies that align with WWF’s priorities and meet key characteristics of strong potential partners. They will build a shared prospect list that will inform outreach strategies for the upcoming fiscal year. The intern will also complete a landscape analysis to identify trends in how companies are engaging other environmental NGOs to help inform our strategy and approach with a goal of enhancing WWF’s work.

Additionally, the intern will support data‑driven strategy development by analyzing WWF’s PowerBI dashboards to surface strategic contacts within priority companies. These insights will help identify individuals who could champion new workplace giving campaigns and other engagement opportunities.

In addition to these projects, the intern will have opportunities to support day-to-day partnership management and assist with other initiatives that arise throughout the duration of the internship.

This internship offers hands‑on experience at the intersection of corporate sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and partnership development. It is well‑suited for someone who is analytical, curious, and eager to learn how mission‑driven organizations collaborate with the private sector to drive meaningful environmental impact.

Minimum Requirements:

• Pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s program in Business, Marketing, Communications, Education, or a related field. 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.

• Strong research and analytic skills, with the ability to work with both quantitative and qualitative data

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively within a hybrid team environment.

• Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet key deadlines.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Ability to think strategically about audience engagement and partnership opportunities

Learning Outcomes

• Familiarity with Corporate Sustainability Topics: The intern will gain exposure to the corporate sustainability landscape, with a particular focus on consumer and employee engagement strategies used across the private sector.

• Analytic Research Skills: The intern will strengthen their research and analytical abilities by producing comprehensive outputs such as prospect lists, portfolio analyses, and industry landscape mappings that inform team strategy.

• Quantifying Impact Metrics: The intern will learn how to translate qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insights and recommendations that support the development of reportable impact metrics across partnerships.

• New Business Development Experience: The intern will gain visibility into WWF’s partnership development process by supporting industry research and contributing to partner‑facing materials, including outreach language and proposal content.

• Advocating for WWF’s Mission: The intern will develop a deeper understanding of how WWF communicates and advances its conservation priorities through corporate partnerships that engage employees and consumers in meaningful action.

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:

This position is flexible on location. The intern may complete the internship either in Washington DC or other states, with the exception of: Hawaii, Kentucky, Nevada, Oklahoma, Wyoming.

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.