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 with one million members in the United States and five million supporters 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 WWFโs 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
The intern will support the General Counselโs Office (GCO) with an initiative to enhance the organizationโs understanding of the teamโs services and capabilities. Responsibilities will include updating and creating internal tools, communications, and training materials for staff on a variety of legal issues. The intern will work with the team to redesign the GCO intranet page to enhance the organizationโs understanding of the teamโs services and capabilities. The intern will work closely with the lawyers and staff in the General Counselโs Office, as well as staff in other areas like IT, Communications, and Integrity & Risk. The intern will work on both content and format, using tools such as SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Microsoft applications.
Responsibilities
Internship Description:
Work with the GCO to refresh and build the teamโs intranet site to provide information and tools for all staff. Assist with creating training modules, including presentation design, recording, and communications. Update insurance data collection tools and claims tracking process and templates. Work with GCO and other teams on building out a due diligence library. Support the attorneys and other team members on additional projects as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Pursuing an associateโs or bachelorโs program in pre-law, international affairs, political science, education, or communications. Those studying outside these areas are still highly encouraged to apply. Must be an actively enrolled student and not have received degree at time of internship start date (June 16, 2025). Excellent writing and communication skills. Willingness to learn new tools such as SharePoint. High level of organization and ability to work independently on projects. Identifies and aligns with WWFโs 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.