WWF Overview
For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field – with one million members in the United States and five million supporters globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
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.
Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.
BRIDGE is WWF’s summer internship program. Launched in 2021, it is a paid internship opportunity aimed at a pool of talented undergraduate and graduate students who could bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental sector. In particular, WWF aims to employ interns who have not previously had a breadth of professional experience and have not previously considered conservation as a career pathway.
Position Summary
This position will help WWF research and further build the business case for sustainable and resilient business models in the shipping, offshore wind (OSW) and/or coastal tourism sectors and the transformational power of finance in enabling this transition. This work will include analyses of the extent to which key blue economy actors are implementing effective environmental and social risk management (ESRM) practices, and the quality of the current landscape of blue-labeled financial products (blue bonds, sustainability linked loans, etc.) that can incentivize corporate activities that contribute to the nature positive global societal goal.
Among other things, the BRIDGE intern will support the WWF-US Oceans Blue Finance team to synthesize existing data and analyses on blue economy financial flows globally and, where possible, in priority ocean regions. Through this research, the BRIDGE intern will explore a target list of priority financial institutions (FIs) and create in-depth profiles of these FIs, including analysis of relevant blue economy sector policies, to help inform strategic engagement. The BRIDGE intern will also support WWF to update an existing global inventory of blue finance products (blue bonds, sustainability linked loans, debt for nature swaps, etc.) of relevance to these sectors, and identify real world examples of best practice to further inform strategic engagement.
This internship is intended for graduate level students. Preference will be given to applicants focusing their studies, or with demonstrated experience and/or interest in sustainable finance, economics, environmental/ocean conservation & management, or related fields.
Internship Description:
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Learning Outcomes
WWF interns will be offered a set of professional development opportunities, aimed at increasing their exposure to conservation and sustainability careers. This includes:
Interns will also have access to an array of networking opportunities. This includes meetings with WWF’s staff and leadership team.
Location:
This position is flexible on location. The intern may complete the internship either in Washington DC or other states, with the exception of: Hawaii, Kentucky, Nevada, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Wyoming.
Compensation:
Paid - $22.50 per hour (full-time, 35 hours per week)
Internship Dates:
Internship will run from June 16, 2025 to August 22, 2025
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume & cover letter through our Careers page. In your cover letter, please describe:
If selected for the role, you will need to provide 1 letter of recommendation as part of the WWF application process.
Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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