Reef 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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13. Reef conservation and governance database intern
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are an integral component of local, national, and international strategies for biodiversity conservation, but their contribution to sustainable development remains contested. To inform this debate, WWF’s Conservation Science Program is exploring the linkages between marine resource governance and human well-being. As part of this work, WWF is building a database to provide accurate and accessible information to conservation practitioners and policy-makers.
We are seeking a motivated intern to assist in designing appropriate management systems for data on the governance of marine resources, and the well-being of communities who depend on those resources. S/he will be responsible for developing a database in Access 2007 to store data on marine resource governance, with easy-to-use entry and quality control functions. A postgraduate degree or candidate is required, preferably in computer science, IT or related field. Demonstrated experience in Access database design is essential as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. Familiarity with conservation and /or social science is also desirable.
Stipend: Unpaid for university credit
Contact: Louise Glew, louise.glew@wwfus.org