WWF Overview
For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the worldโs 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 โ 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 โ 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 โ Building Relationships, Inclusivity, Diversity, Growth, and Excellence
WWFโs diversity-focused internship program, BRIDGE, aims to recruit professionals early in their careers who bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental and conservation sector and are well positioned to develop into the next generation of leaders. Our mission is to increase exposure of students from underrepresented populations to conservation and environmental careers, provide professional development opportunities, reduce the barriers to attracting a diverse pool of internship candidates, and develop a pipeline for future WWF hires from underrepresented populations.
Position Summary
WWFโs Consumer Engagement team is looking for an intern with an interest in the intersection of consumer engagement, corporate sustainability, and conservation. The Consumer Engagement team manages a diverse portfolio of partnerships with major brands to engage consumers on fundraising, environmental awareness, behavior change, and WWFโs overall conservation mission. The intern will take a deep dive into WWFโs consumer engagement partnerships and help inform future strategy by conducting industry research and a comprehensive portfolio analysis. There will also be an opportunity for the intern to support the research, communications, and development of new prospective partnerships on the Consumer Engagement team. Ultimately, the intern will have the unique opportunity to inform the strategy and portfolio of a team with an excitingly growing scope of work that aims to engage key consumer audiences on WWFโs conservation priorities.
Responsibilities
Conduct Portfolio Analysis: Conduct a portfolio analysis of WWFโs consumer-focused partnerships, mapping current engagements across key industries and sectors (including Retail, Tech, Hospitality, Consumer Goods, etc.) and assessing gaps in the portfolio Map Industry Trends: Map consumer campaigns and/or engagements across other environmental NGOs as well as broader industry trends to help inform internal strategy recommendations Define Impact Metrics: Define recommendations for impact metrics for partnerships beyond financial datapoints, particularly focusing on other consistent success metrics that can be aggregated across consumer engagement partnerships Develop Research and Prospecting Materials: Support research and development of new business materials including conducting industry and company research, outreach emails, pitch decks, and case study inventory General Partnership Support: Assist with day-to-day tasks of consumer engagement partnerships on an ad hoc basisQualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Pursuing an Associateโs or Bachelorโs program. 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 17, 2024). Strong research and analytic skills, working with both quantitative and qualitative data Strong written and verbal communication skills Organized and self-motivated Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet key deadlines Ability to collaborate effectively within a hybrid team environment Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Interest in corporate sustainability and/or related environmental issues An understanding of the important role that consumers play in furthering sustainability goalsIdentifies and aligns with WWFโs core values:
COURAGE โ We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where itโs needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home. INTEGRITY โ We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve. RESPECT โ We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future. COLLABORATION โ We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.