Communication in Conservation
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
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12. CSP Communications Intern
WWF’s Science Program seeks a communications intern to create compelling web content about the science behind our organization’s conservation work. WWF bases its policy decision on cutting edge science that has the potential to change the way we address conservation. See the current Conservation Science website: www.worldwildlife.org/science/projects/item5465.html. The successful communications intern candidate should have a background in communications and an interest in science and the environment. Strong writing skills are required, and knowledge and experience in writing for the web preferred.
Possible Projects:
• Work with Program Communications team to develop stories about CSP field research and how it helps provides the scientific basis for WWF’s conservation programs. Web stories will highlight how CSP science supports WWF’s work in priority places and on priority species.
• Create profiles of selected CSP experts for WWF website
• Create a promotional profile flyer of CSP successes in 2011/12 and/or over time
• Work with WWF Program Communications staff to develop and implement a communications strategy for the 2012 Fuller Symposium
Stipend: Unpaid, for university credits
Due date for CV and cover letter: April 1, 2012
Contact: Please send cover letter, CV, to: Chris Conner, Christopher.Conner@wwfus.org