Science Policy
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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7. Science-Policy Intern – Integrating ecosystem services into decision-making
Description:
Intern sought to help consolidate new knowledge and tools at the science-policy interface for ecosystem services; build and synthesize evidence that demonstrates the power of ecosystem service approaches; and, mainstream results by bringing them to the attention of potential users and decision makers.
Specific areas of focus may include:
• mainstreaming ecosystem services into policy and decision-making
• institutional and policy analysis
• scenario development
• connecting ecosystem services to human wellbeing
The successful applicant will have an interdisciplinary background in environmental policy, geography, political economy, and/or ecology. Position requires excellent research and writing skills, with a preference for demonstrated expertise in policy analysis or methods for analyzing case studies. Must be able to work efficiently and independently. Experience with ecosystem services and GIS would be a plus.
Stipend: Negotiable
Due date for CV and cover letter: March 15, 2012
Contact: Amy Rosenthal, amy.rosenthal@wwfus.org