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Education Content Intern

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Washington, DC, USA
Internship

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world’s leading conservation organization, seeks a Education Content Intern to support WWF’s Wild Classroom team.

Areas of Responsibility: 

This position will play an active and substantial role in the development and implementation of educational materials and activities to engage youth and raise awareness for WWF’s conservation priorities. The intern will work directly with members of the marketing and communication teams to provide overall assistance for WWF's Wild Classroom.

  • Serve as one of the primary points of contact for WWF’s involvement in the World Scouts Jamboree by helping at the event and supporting the development of activities and materials.
  • Help to develop creative and engaging content for educational program and events - including regular updates to the website, social media, online marketing and other WWF communication channels
  • Assist in preparing and analyzing reporting on a needed basis
  • Preform other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will be highly organized with excellent communication skills and is interested in education and conservation. Experience with the scouts not necessary but a plus.

Educational Background: 
Current enrollment or a completed bachelor’s degree. No specific major required, but someone with education, communications, or other background related to the position a plus.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
  • Skilled with Microsoft Office tools; familiarity with Adobe Suite a plus
  • Knowledge of social media channels and experience building stories across multiple channels
  • Creative and innovative thinking
  • Self-starter who can work independently or as a team
  • Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous projects
  • Stellar attention to detail
  • A commitment to the mission, goals and values of WWF
  • Full-time (35 hours per week) or part-time (20 hours per week) for ~3 months
  • Intern will support WWF staff at the World Scout Jamboree in Summit Bechtel Reserve, WV at the end of July. A minimum of 1-2 weeks travel is required.

Organization Info

World Wildlife Fund

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Founded: 
1991
About Us
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: 
Apr 5 2019
Active Until: 
May 5 2019
Hiring Organization: 
World Wildlife Fund
industry: 
Nonprofit