[Hiring] Education Intern @World Wildlife Fund, Inc.

Role Description

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks an Education Intern to support WWF’s Wild Classroom program in building the capacity of educators by developing environmental education resources and opportunities that inspire, engage, and increase the environmental literacy of children in grades K-12.

• Assist with the development of engaging and inclusive educational resources and opportunities including curriculum, presentations, videos, activities, student materials (readings, handouts, quizzes), and other educator-facing resources.
• Work with members of WWF’s programmatic teams (oceans, wildlife, climate, etc.) and marketing and communication teams throughout the content development process.
• Conduct research and stay up to date on trends in education (including conservation education), teaching strategies, and inclusive learning practices to guide the program’s content priorities.
• Contribute to marketing and communication efforts to help grow the reach and engagement of Wild Classroom.
• Identify opportunities to share program resources and updates internally and externally and support outreach initiatives and special activations.
• Support the development and management of educational partnerships and collaborative projects, including research, coordination, and production of associated content.
• Manage and support tasks that contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Wild Classroom program.
• Monitor and respond to student and educator inquiries, review program communications and resources through an educational lens, and evaluate the performance of program tactics while providing feedback and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment or a completed bachelor’s degree, preferably in education or environmental sciences.
• Experience in educating youth, in a formal or nonformal setting.
• Experience in developing education material, to be used in a formal or nonformal learning setting.
• Skilled with Microsoft Office tools; familiarity with AI and Adobe Suite appreciated.
• Demonstrates exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to successfully manage competing priorities while paying close attention to detail.
• Demonstrates creative and out-of-the-box thinking.
• Takes initiative, and is a proactive self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to the mission, goals, and values of WWF and is passionate about education and conservation.
• Available full-time for one year.

Requirements

• Location: Washington, DC or US Remote. WWF employs in all states with the exception of: Hawaii, Kentucky, Nevada, Oklahoma.
• Compensation: Paid ($21 - $23 per hour)

Additional Information

• How to apply: Please submit a resume & cover letter through our Careers page.
• Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to phone inquiries. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
• 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.
• WWF does not provide VISA sponsorship to interns.
• World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.