World Wildlife Fund (WWF) BRIDGE Paid Summer Internship Program: For Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Application Criteria

Applicant must be a current, active student enrolled in an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program. For doctoral students, applicant must not have completed any more than two years of coursework.

Students finishing a bachelor’s degree program in one term who plan to immediately enroll in a graduate program subsequent to receiving their degree are only qualified for graduate level positions. Students finishing an associate’s degree program who plan to immediately enroll in a bachelor’s degree program in a subsequent school term are permitted to apply to BRIDGE.

We will evaluate applicants on the following key competencies:

• Attention to Detail – Whether helping to create presentations, drafting reports, or analyzing data, strong attention to detail is needed.
• Initiative – We seek interns who will ask questions and identify opportunities to make valuable, unexpected contributions.
• Organization skills – This fast-paced program requires a high level of organization and follow-through to manage competing priorities.
• Adaptability – The evolving nature of our work requires a tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to occasionally change direction on tasks with little notice.
• Teamwork – Helping each other succeed, collaborating across teams, and volunteering to help wherever needed is how we achieve extraordinary results.
• Core Values – Courage, Integrity, Respect, & Collaboration
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and video-conferencing platforms (i.e., Zoom, Teams, etc.)
• Interest in conservation and environmental sector, especially as a career development pathway.
• Solid research skills (graduate internships only) are also needed.

Other program amenities

Although interns aren’t eligible for full benefits, BRIDGE interns can take advantage of several program amenities, including:

• Compressed work week, with every other Friday off
• 5 days of paid sick leave for DC-based interns
• Ability to contribute to WWF retirement account, 403(b) (without employer match)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Calm app
• Employee discounts to Patagonia, local restaurants, and more

Professional Development and Networking Opportunities

BRIDGE interns will be offered professional development opportunities. This includes Cornell University’s eCornell program, resume and interviewing training, and salary negotiation practice. Interns will also have access to an array of networking opportunities. This includes meetings with WWF’s staff and leadership team.