BRIDGE Forests Corporate Engagement Graduate Intern

Job Posting Organization:
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is a leading conservation organization that has been working for over 60 years to help people and nature thrive. Established in 1961, WWF operates in nearly 100 countries and has a vast network of nearly one million supporters in the United States and five million globally. The organization collaborates with communities, companies, and governments to achieve sustainable conservation outcomes. WWF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and backgrounds, aiming to bring the greatest benefit to the planet and all its inhabitants. The organization is unified by its mission and core values: Courage, Respect, Integrity, and Collaboration.

Job Overview:
The BRIDGE Forests Corporate Engagement Graduate Intern position is designed for graduate students who are passionate about corporate sustainability and the intersection of corporate actions and forest health. This internship provides an opportunity to shadow a full-time program manager and engage in efforts aimed at reducing corporate impacts on forests while promoting nature-based solutions. The intern will work on a discrete project that involves refining information from a key tropical forest landscape to support the US office in making a business case for landscape investments. This role is integral to WWF's Forests Forward corporate engagement program and Nature-based Solutions Origination platform, allowing the intern to gain insights into WWF's strategies for influencing the private sector.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will conduct qualitative and quantitative research on companies within a specified sector to assess their sustainability commitments and investments. Responsibilities include distilling information about key landscape opportunities into proposals and pitch decks, shadowing WWF staff during meetings, taking notes, participating in strategy discussions, and presenting findings at the end of the internship. The intern will also attend weekly check-ins with their manager to track progress and learning objectives, ensuring a structured and supportive internship experience.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must be pursuing a graduate program in corporate sustainability and/or forestry, although those studying in other fields are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be actively enrolled students and should not have received their degree by the internship start date of June 1, 202

• Candidates should align with WWF's core values of Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration, demonstrating the ability to speak up, build trust, embrace diverse perspectives, and promote cooperative practices. Experience in qualitative or quantitative research, along with excellent writing and presentation skills, is essential. Knowledge of corporate sustainability is also required, and academic experience can substitute for work experience.

Educational Background:
The position requires candidates to be enrolled in a graduate program related to corporate sustainability or forestry. However, students from other disciplines are also encouraged to apply, indicating that WWF values diverse educational backgrounds and perspectives in their interns.

Experience:
While specific work experience is not mandatory, candidates should have experience in performing qualitative or quantitative research. Academic experience in relevant fields will be considered in lieu of professional experience, allowing students who may not have extensive work backgrounds to still qualify for the internship.

Languages:
The job description does not specify mandatory languages, but proficiency in English is implied as the primary language for communication within the organization. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
This is a paid internship position offering $23 per hour for full-time work (35 hours per week). The internship will run from June 1 to August 7, 2026, and is classified as a hybrid position, requiring the intern to be present at the WWF Washington, DC Headquarters Office at least two days per week. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., and the position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Candidates must submit a resume and cover letter detailing their relevant skills, connection to nature, and potential contributions to conservation. A letter of recommendation will be required if selected for the role. The application deadline is set for Monday, March 16 at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time.