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
This position will give an intern the opportunity to support two teams within the People & Culture department: the Organizational Development and Learning (ODL) team and the Business Partners (PCBP) team.
The intern will play a critical role in the successful implementation of major ODL initiatives (e.g. onboarding/orientation revamp, manager development program, competency model update). The intern will provide support for the centralized training program, and the launch of reformatted orientation learning sessions. They will also assist with reorganizing the People and Culture lending library.
To be successful the individual needs to be creative, a good team player and a problem solver, and action oriented. The individual should know how to navigate the grey areas, and succeed by finding a way where there was not one before.
Responsibilities
Internship Description:
Assist with planning and scheduling the centralized training calendar, including participation in planning meetings with consultants and learning partners, preparing contracts for learning partners and consultants, designing and disseminating all-staff communications, etc. Participate in/support major ODL initiatives such as onboarding/orientation revamp, manager development program, etc. Update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to clearly define the responsibilities of People Managers versus Business Partners. Organize and maintain employee folders on WWF systems, ensuring job descriptions are current and properly filed. Support additional projects and tasks as needed to meet organizational goals. Perform other duties and take on other responsibilities as required according to organizational needs.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Pursuing an associateโs or bachelorโs program in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Psychology, 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 16, 2025). Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with data: interpret and automation. High-level proficiency with Microsoft 365 Suite and video-conferencing platforms (i.e., Zoom, Teams, etc.) and other data analysis tools. Excellent attention to detail, self-motivated, and organizational abilities. Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills. People skills โ friendly, open to feedback, high self-awareness. Excellent research skills, data management and synthesis