IN-26032 Freshwater Metrics Intern

World Wildlife Fund • Washington, DC

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About The Position

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Freshwater Metrics Intern. 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. WWF seeks an Freshwater Metrics Intern for the Freshwater Metrics Team. Successful candidate will support the technical team with our work in the Rio Grande-Bravo basin. The Freshwater Metrics team is a cross-cutting team that focuses on transforming the way stakeholders create and act on sustainability programs leading to impact in WWF’s priority waterscapes. In this role, you will have a unique end to end exposure to the scientific development, communications, education, and science policy required to work effectively in a place. You will 1) support thought leadership related to the basin; and 2) expose gaps in the implementation, in particular with respect to science policy.

Requirements

• Only enrolled students are eligible for this internship as you must be able to receive academic credit from your current academic institution
• Able to work either part time or full time, depending on class schedule and availability
• Undergraduate in good standing pursuing a bachelor's degree in environmental science and policy or other applied science field
• Must be actively enrolled student and not received degree at time of internship
• Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values: COURAGE – We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it’s 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 – 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 – 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 – We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.

Nice To Haves

• Desire to pursue environmental law and policy, especially as it relates to water resources management

Responsibilities

• Support the FW Metrics team in developing briefs and analyzing data to support our work in the Rio Grande-Bravo
• Mapping current guidance as it relates to implementation of the nature based solutions
• Identify disconnects in policy and implementation
• Propose solutions to close this disconnect
• Experience the cross-cutting collaboration of our team, providing a broad perspective to solving today’s greatest water challenges
• Report to the Sr. Director, FW Metrics and US Waterscapes, and support the development of integrated strategies to transform the way our water resources are managed globally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees