Policy and Government Affairs Spring 2027 Undergraduate Intern

World Wildlife Fund, Inc. • Washington, DC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is seeking an undergraduate intern for Spring 2027 to support its Policy and Government Affairs department. The internship involves policy research, analysis, writing, legislative tracking, and outreach related to issues within WWF’s conservation mission. Work may include reviewing legislation, regulations, and court cases; assessing government agencies’ roles, policies, and positions; and preparing brief materials about U.S. government agencies.

The intern may cover congressional hearings and markups and help prepare for and attend congressional, administration, and NGO coalition briefings and meetings. Topics may include biodiversity conservation, endangered species and habitat protection, natural resource management, climate change, energy, grasslands, food and water security, marine and fisheries issues, wildlife trafficking, and national security. This is a hybrid internship based in Washington, DC. It is unpaid, and interns must be enrolled students able to receive academic course credit.

Requirements

• Must be an actively enrolled student and able to receive academic credit from the current academic institution.
• Must not have received an undergraduate degree by the internship start date in January 2027.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills for developing internal and external working relationships.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in conservation and international development issues, especially with a concentration in International Relations, Public Policy, American Government, or Political Science; students in other areas are also encouraged to apply.
• Interest in and willingness to learn about Capitol Hill, the Administration—particularly the U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. State Department—and nongovernmental organizations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, writing, and analysis on conservation and policy topics, potentially including grasslands, wildlife conservation, food and water security, marine and fisheries issues, wildlife trafficking, and national security.
• Track and research legislation.
• Attend congressional hearings and briefings, as well as NGO coalition meetings.
• Conduct outreach to Capitol Hill and the Administration regarding legislation and rulemaking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed