IN-26032 Freshwater Metrics Intern

World Wildlife Fund • Washington, DC

22h

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. 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 support thought leadership related to the basin and 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, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, COLLABORATION
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship

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
• 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