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The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) BRIDGE Paid Internship Open for International Candidates. Virtual and hybrid options available Apply Now

General Information

  • Undergraduate and graduate positions available
  • Paid: $20.50/hour for undergraduates, $22.50/hour for graduates
  • Virtual and hybrid options available
  • 10-week summer from program June through August
  • Full-time schedule (35/hours week) – including every other Friday off (see “Other Program Amenities”)

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BRIDGE is WWF’s summer internship program. Launched in 2021, it is a paid internship opportunity aimed at a pool of talented undergraduate and graduate students who could bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental sector. In particular, WWF aims to employ interns who have not previously had a breadth of professional experience and have not previously considered conservation as a career pathway.

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.

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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

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How to apply

BRIDGE positions will be posted on our Careers website in late March 2025 for our 2025 summer recruitment. To apply, you must provide:

  • A cover letter
  • A resume
  • If selected as a final candidate, you will also be asked to provide a letter of recommendation.

Contact us

Have a question about the program? Please email us at br****@ww***.org.

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Jasper

Jasper is an Information Technology graduate from the Harare Institute of Technology and the visionary founder of Campus Lifestyle, a platform dedicated to connecting students and young professionals with career opportunities in the global development sector. With a passion for youth empowerment and career development, Jasper established Campus Lifestyle to bridge the gap between students and meaningful employment opportunities. His platform provides pre-university and post-university students with access to verified United Nations (UN) and NGO job listings, ensuring that young professionals can find roles that align with their skills and aspirations.

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