Policy and Government Affairs Spring 2027 Undergraduate Intern

World Wildlife Fund, Inc. • Washington, DC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is seeking an undergraduate intern for its Policy and Government Affairs department for Spring 2027. The internship involves policy research, analysis, writing, legislative tracking, and outreach. Research may involve legislation, regulations, court cases, and assessments of government agencies’ roles, policies, and positions on issues related to WWF’s mission. The intern may also prepare brief materials about U.S. government agencies.

Outreach may include covering congressional hearings and markups; preparing for and attending congressional, administration, and NGO coalition briefings; and contacting Capitol Hill and the Administration about legislation and rulemaking. Topics may include biodiversity conservation, endangered species and habitat protection, natural resource management, fisheries, forestry, agriculture, environment and security, climate change, energy, grasslands, food and water security, marine issues, and wildlife trafficking.

This unpaid, hybrid internship is based in Washington, D.C. Applicants must be enrolled students able to receive academic credit. The internship is for Spring 2027, with an anticipated start in January 2027.

Requirements

• Be an actively enrolled student and remain enrolled without having received a degree at the time the internship starts in January 2027.
• Be able to receive academic course credit from the current academic institution.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States; the position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Have strong interpersonal skills for developing internal and external working relationships.
• Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in conservation and international development issues, particularly 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—specifically the U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. State Department—and non-governmental organizations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, writing, and analysis on policy topics that may include grasslands, wildlife conservation, food and water security, marine and fisheries issues, species and 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.
• Prepare and attend congressional, administration, and NGO coalition briefings.

What This Job Offers

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