Plastics Policy and Government Affairs Spring 2027 Undergraduate Intern

World Wildlife Fund, Inc. • Washington, DC

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is seeking a part-time to full-time undergraduate intern for its Policy and Government Affairs department for Spring 2027. The internship focuses primarily on plastics and recycling policy, with additional support for other topics as needed. Work may include policy research and analysis involving legislation, regulations, court cases, government agencies, and their policies or positions on issues related to WWF’s mission. The intern may also prepare brief materials about U.S. government agencies and support policy outreach.

The role includes tracking and researching federal and state legislation; attending congressional and state legislative hearings and briefings, NGO coalition meetings, and other external meetings, in person or virtually as needed; and conducting outreach to Capitol Hill and the Administration on legislation and rulemaking. This is a hybrid internship based in Washington, DC. Applicants must be enrolled students able to receive academic credit, and must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The internship is unpaid and does not offer visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Be an actively enrolled student and not have received a degree by the internship start date in January 2027.
• Be able to receive academic course credit from the current academic institution.
• Be available to work part-time or full-time, depending on class schedule and availability.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Have strong interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in domestic U.S. conservation policy matters.
• Studies in relevant areas such as physical or life sciences, public policy, American government, or political science; students in other areas are also encouraged to apply.
• Interest and willingness to learn about federal and state-level policymaking processes.
• Alignment with WWF’s values of courage, integrity, respect, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, writing, and analysis on various topics, primarily plastics and recycling policy.
• Track and research legislation at the federal and state levels.
• Attend congressional and state legislative hearings and briefings, as well as NGO coalition and other external meetings, in person or virtually as needed.
• Conduct outreach to Capitol Hill and the Administration on legislation and rulemaking.

What This Job Offers

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