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Form of workWWF Overview
For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field – more than one million supporters in the United States and five million globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
Our vision for diversity, equity and inclusion at WWF is an organization as diverse as the world we protect; where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combines to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible — bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives on it.
Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.
BRIDGE – Building Relationships, Inclusivity, Diversity, Growth, and Excellence
WWF’s diversity-focused internship program, BRIDGE, aims to recruit professionals early in their careers who bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental and conservation sector and are well positioned to develop into the next generation of leaders. Our mission is to increase exposure of students from underrepresented populations to conservation and environmental careers, provide professional development opportunities, reduce the barriers to attracting a diverse pool of internship candidates, and develop a pipeline for future WWF hires from underrepresented populations.
Position Summary
Livestock systems contribute significantly to resource use and climate change. WWF is working to improve the sustainability of feed ingredients fed to livestock and the efficiency of these systems. Seaweed has shown potential as an alternative feed ingredient to reduce methane output from livestock, improve animal health, and increase productivity of our protein production systems. Yet the industry lacks a comprehensive knowledge hub for information on using seaweed as a feed ingredient for livestock. This role supports development of an online database highlighting benefits of a sustainable feed innovation through seaweed ingredients, along with impacts on environmental and animal health. The intern will work primarily with members of the Sustainable Livestock and Feed Systems goal team, but also interface with members of WWF’s Seaweed group. Data will be extracted from existing databases as well as published literature to provide a comprehensive tool valuable to the feed industry, academics, seaweed and livestock producers, environmental scientists, and animal health managers. We anticipate summary and graphical outputs to support further scaling and use of macroalgae-based ingredients within applied feeding programs
- Conduct literature review(s) of seaweed applications (as ingredients or additives) in livestock, poultry, and aquaculture diets
- Assist in database design
- Identify relevant information from existing online database(s) and oversee data input/review through externally designed API(s)
- Collate and enter information from published literature into database
- Develop summary information filters for online dashboard
- Meet/speak with leaders in the seaweed feed research space to ensure database is optimally beneficial and useful to the industry
Minimum Requirements:
- Pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s program. be an actively enrolled student and not received degree at time of internship start date (June 17, 2024).
- Scientific writing skills to evaluate and/or compile literature review(s) of seaweed applications (as ingredients or additives) in livestock, poultry, and aquaculture diets.
- Willingness to assist in computer database design.
- Interest in innovative and nature-based feed solutions and their impacts on animal health and the environment
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 to 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with nutritional/chemical datasets and possible unit conversions.
- Comfort level with online database structure/function, and user interface design
- Programming skills a plus but not mandatory.
- Ability to:
- identify relevant information from existing online database(s) and oversee data input/review through externally designed API(s)
- Collate and enter information from published literature into database
- Develop summary information filters for online dashboard
Learning Outcomes
- Understanding various environmental benefits of seaweed-based aquaculture
- Appreciation of health benefits of dietary seaweeds in animal diets
- Ability to summarize complex datasets into comprehensive reports for multiple audiences
- Proficiency and skills in applied database management
WWF interns will be provided a set of professional development opportunities, aimed at increasing their exposure to conservation and sustainability careers. This includes:
- Development discussions with their manager;
- Up to two online courses through Cornell University’s eCornell program;
- Speed mentoring with different WWF teams;
- Opportunity to present their work to intern peers and WWF staff;
- Session on resume and interviewing best practices.
Interns will also have access to an array of networking opportunities. This includes meetings with WWF’s CEO, the senior management team, Employee Resource Groups, and representatives from other departments.
Location:
US Remote – WWF employs interns in all states with the exception of: Alabama, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Wyoming.
Compensation:
Paid - $17 per hour (full-time, 35 hours per week)
Internship Dates:
Internship will run from June 17, 2024 to August 23, 2024
How to Apply:
Pleasesubmit a resume & cover letter through our Careers page, Requisition #BR-2413
In your cover letter, please describe your relevant skills and experience for this position and include a discussion of 1) how you have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and 2) what you hope to gain from the internship.
If selected for the role, you will need to provide 1 letter of recommendation as part of the WWF application process.
*Please note that interns must have U.S. work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa.
As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’srace, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status
