Fonds Mondial pour la Nature (WWF) recrute un(e) Stagiaire de premier cycle en Diversité, équité et inclusion – Engagement des jeunes aux Etats-Unis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position Summary 

WWF seeks a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Undergraduate Intern. The intern will support the Program Manager of Early Talent Diversity Programs in researching and developing an analysis for how WWF and Smithsonian Institution can scale up the Earth Optimism Youth Action Leadership program nationwide. The intern will also have an opportunity to contribute to other WWF DEI-related projects. 

In the Earth Optimism program, high school students in Maryland and across the country are introduced to environmental literacy and leadership skills to inspire positive change in their communities. Students in Earth Optimism identify environmental issues in their local community and execute project-based solutions. WWF is researching how to scale up this partnership to support additional underserved communities, including but not limited to minority, low-income, and rural students. 

Responsibilities

Internship Description: 

  • Learn about the existing Earth Optimism Youth Action Leadership model and how the program has been deployed within Maryland and across the country. 
  • Research potential regions in the U.S. for WWF and Smithsonian to expand the program, considering geographies where WWF has existing networks or are doing conservation work. 
  • Develop a set of criteria (including DEI considerations) for how to select and prioritize regions to expand Earth Optimism. 
  • Present research findings to WWF teams, including those in leadership. 
  • Provide support on other DEI-related projects to other DEI team members, as needed. 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:  

  • Must be an actively enrolled student and not received degree at time of internship start date. 
  • Pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s program, such as in Environmental Studies, Education, or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Other areas of study highly encouraged to apply. 
  • Ability to conduct research, including but not limited to using online resources and engaging relevant stakeholders. 
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration:  
  • Demonstrates courage by speaking up even when it is difficult, or unpopular.  
  • Builds trust with colleagues by acting with integrity, owning mistakes, and holding oneself accountable.  
  • Welcomes other points of view and ideas, recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness, curiosity, and encouragement.  
  • Makes conscious efforts to promote cooperative practices, behaviors, and ways of working across many groups and individuals.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • A vested interest in youth education and engagement, especially for underserved communities. 
  • Experience working with high school level youth.  

Learning Outcomes 

  • Exposure to how a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion function operates within a large conservation organization. 
  • Project management skills. 
  • Public speaking and presentation skills. 
  • Strategic planning skills. 
  • Opportunities to liaise with WWF’s conservation, fundraising, and education-focused teams. 

Application process

Closing date : April 30th, 2023