IN-25011 Policy and Government Affairs Spring 2025 Intern

Overview

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Policy and Government Affairs Spring 2025 Intern.

Position Summary

The Policy and Government Affairs department of the World Wildlife Fund is seeking part-time to full-time interns for policy research, analysis, and outreach. Given the diversity of issues that the Policy and Government Affairs (PGA) staff covers, research and analysis may entail working with legislation, regulations, and potentially court cases. By contrast, research, analysis, and support may include assessment of government agencies' roles, policies, and positions on issues relating to WWF's mission, or writing of brief materials about U.S. government agencies. 

Outreach may entail covering congressional hearings and markups, and preparing and attending congressional, administration, and/or NGO coalition briefings. Subject matter will cover many of the issues in which WWF is involved, including biodiversity conservation (e.g., endangered species and habitat protection), natural resource management (e.g., fisheries, forestry, and agriculture), environment and security, climate change, and energy. 

Responsibilities

• Research, writing & analysis on various topics which may include food and water security, foreign assistance, marine and fisheries issues, species/wildlife trafficking, climate change, national security, and USAID programs. 

• Legislative tracking and research. 

• Attend Congressional hearings and briefings, as well as NGO coalition meetings. 

• Outreach to Capitol Hill and the Administration on legislation and rulemaking. 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 

Only enrolled students are eligible for this internship as you must be able to receive academic credit from your current academic institution. Able to work either part time or full time, depending on class schedule and availability. Please note: This internship is for Spring 2025. 

Desired Skills and Qualities:  

• Undergraduate student: Must be an actively enrolled student and not received a degree at time of internship start date (January 2025). 

• Interest in conservation and international development issues with a concentration in International Relations, Public Policy, American Government, or Political Science. Those studying outside these areas are still highly encouraged to apply. 

• Interest and willingness to learn about Capitol Hill, the Administration (specifically USDA, USAID, and U.S. State Department) and non-governmental organizations. 

• 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. 

• Attention to detail. 

  • Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values:
  • COURAGE – We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it’s needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.
  • INTEGRITY – We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability, and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and ensure that we learn and evolve.
  • RESPECT – We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
  • COLLABORATION – We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.

Location: 

Washington, DC.

Compensation: 

Unpaid: For all unpaid internships, applicants must be enrolled in school, and be able to obtain academic course credit from their university. 

Please Note: There are two open positions for this internship opportunity. 

To Apply:

• Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page,  Requisition #IN-25011.
• Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone.

As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status. WWF values diversity and inclusion and welcomes diverse candidates to apply.