Activism & Outreach Intern

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World Wildlife Fund
Washington, DC, USA
Internship

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world’s leading conservation organization, seeks an Activism & Outreach Intern. This paid internship will be at the forefront of helping to create and develop content for WWF’s rapidly growing Panda Ambassador program in order to support the Ambassadors and help inspire the program’s next growth steps. The intern will work on projects that will help better connect Panda Ambassadors to one another and make their interactions with WWF more efficient and impactful. The intern will work directly with members of the Activism and Outreach team and assist in the development of overall program strategy, communications and project implementation.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develop content such as online toolkits, social posts, how-to guides to aid Panda Ambassadors and support their work.
  • Identify tools, apps and/or platforms that can better connect Panda Ambassadors to one another. Conduct research and prepare recommendations to the team for each option.
  • Assist with ongoing projects, such as monthly webinar planning, new Ambassador welcome kits, new program development, and event planning.
  • Attend meetings, brainstorming sessions, and conduct interviews with Ambassadors, staff, and vendors as needed.
  • Perform other duties as needed.
Educational Background: 
College senior or Bachelor’s Degree
Skills/Experience: 
  •  Proactive problem-solving and good communication skills (written and verbal);
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a willingness and ability to work in a team environment and independently;
  • Writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Attention to detail is a must;
  • Comfortable using Microsoft tools like Word, Outlook, and Excel; 
  • Demonstrates a history of leadership, initiative and accountability for work.

The ideal candidate will also have some of the following:

  • Activism experience
  • Graphic design experience (with Photoshop and/or HTML)
  • Event planning experience 
  • Strong knowledge of social media channels – Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter

Availability:

  • Minimum 20 hours per week / Maximum 35 hours per week
How to Apply: 

https://careers-wwfus.icims.com/jobs/2084/in-18091-activism-%26-outreach...

Job Function: 
Advocacy / Lobbying

Organization Info

World Wildlife Fund

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Website: 
worldwildlife.org
Founded: 
1991
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Environment
Animal Advocacy / Shelters
International
Mission: 

For 50 years, WWF has been protecting the future of nature. The world's leading conservation organization, WWF works in 100 countries and is supported by 1.2 million members in the United States and close to 5 million globally.

WWF's unique way of working combines global reach with a foundation in science, involves action at every level from local to global, and ensures the delivery of innovative solutions that meet the needs of both people and nature.

Programs: 

WWF works to: 

  • Conserve the world's most important forests to sustain nature's diversity, benefit our climate, and support human well-being
  • Safeguard healthy oceans and marine livelihoods
  • Secure water for people and nature
  • Protect the worlds most important species
  • Drive sustainable food systems to conserve nature and feed humanity
  • Create a climate-resilient and zero-carbon world, powered by renewable energy

These things are not just “nice to have". . . they are “need to haves." They are the things that make it possible for us to live. And so, to ensure our very survival, they must be kept safe.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
May 24 2018
Active Until: 
Jun 24 2018
Hiring Organization: 
World Wildlife Fund
industry: 
Nonprofit