BR-2613 BRIDGE Fisheries Conflict Graduate Intern
About The Position
WWF seeks a BRIDGE Fisheries Conflict Graduate Intern. The Oceans Futures Intern will work with the Oceans Futures team to analyze a global fisheries conflict database and develop a data-driven case study of fisheries conflicts in a seascape. The work will include the following two work streams. First, they will work with the team to review fisheries conflict data, following a standardized protocol. This will include producing basic descriptive statistics of the results. Second, they will produce a written analysis of the conflicts in the context of the coded data, while expanding the report to include qualitative analysis and recommendations. The intern may also collaborate with the team on climate or conflict data analysis and assessment of blue food security risks around the globe.
Requirements
- Pursuing a graduate program in environmental science, international relations, statistics, or computer science. 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.
Nice To Haves
- Subject expertise in one or more of the following areas is preferred, but not required:
- Computer science and/or predictive modeling
- Statistics or mathematical modeling
- Fisheries
- Scientific writing
Responsibilities
- Contribute to finalizing and publishing a groundbreaking global analysis of over a decade of fisheries conflict events.
- Conduct basic statistical analysis of fisheries data (including climate, stock, and/or conflict data).
- Write a case study report.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
