Climate Change
2012 WWF Social Science Internships 1-14
The following social science internships are available at World Wildlife Fund in Washington, DC. They are designed typically for graduate students, although some may be appropriate for advanced undergraduates. Projects can be undertaken over the summer (with extensions, as necessary, into the fall semester).
Most projects could also be extended over the course of one or two semesters as part of a student’s course work or thesis requirements; advance arrangements would be necessary with faculty advisors. Internships are typically unpaid unless otherwise noted, but facilities, library resources, and computers at WWF headquarters are available. To qualify for an unpaid internship, the student must provide documentation that they are receiving credit from their university, or that the work they will be performing is consistent with a course requirement.
In general, our interns need solid data management and writing skills, self-motivation, an ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Specific skills (required or preferred) are listed with each project, along with the primary contact person.
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume/CV to the contact individual listed for each project, with “INTERNSHIP” and the relevant internship number listed in the subject line.
1. Protected area downgrading, downsizing, and degazettement (PADDD) in North America (see other posting for info)
2. Protected area downgrading, downsizing, and degazettement (PADDD) in Africa, Asia, and Latin America & the Caribbean
3. Local Climate Action Assessment Intern
4. Moabi Intern
5. Climate Change & Constituency Building Intern
6. Associated Infrastructure Project Intern
7. Science-Policy Intern – Integrating ecosystem services into decision-making
8. Conservation Science Network internship
9. Fuller Science for Nature internship
10. Water and climate change adaptation intern
11. Linking Human Welfare and Conservation in Coastal East Africa
12. CSP Communications Intern
13. Reef conservation and governance database intern
14. Linking Birding to Birds
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. Local Climate Action Assessment Intern
Description:
WWF’s Climate Change Program seeks an intern to contribute to the formation and execution of a monitoring and evaluation plan used to measure the effectiveness of the inaugural Earth Hour City Challenge program as a tool to engage the public, motivate local action and increase support for climate change policy. Beginning in spring 2012, WWF is launching the Earth Hour City Challenge which aims to increase awareness and support for action on climate change through providing recognition and tools to local governments, and incentivizing public engagement on climate impacts and preparedness. Research into current local policy, news/media coverage, and advocacy on climate change in program targeted cities will be used to measure the program’s effectiveness.
Main duties will include performing research into news archives, communication with local government staff, compiling database of findings, and working with WWF staff on determining data needs and program assessment strategy.
Requirements for the position include: Interest in climate change, environmental policy, city policy or other related field; interest and willingness to learn about campaigns and public engagement; excellent written and verbal communications skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment, collaboratively and independently; strong interpersonal skills crucial for developing working relationships internally and externally; strong organizational skills; and attention to detail.
Stipend: Unpaid. The intern must receive academic credit through his/her university for their work. Expected to work at least 25-30 hours per week.
Due date for CV and cover letter: April 1, 2012, applications reviewed as received
Contact: To apply send resume and cover letter to kevin.taylor@wwfus.org