Education Intern

World Wildlife Fund; Washington (District of Columbia); À distance; USD 29 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) seeks an Education Intern to support the Wild Classroom program by developing environmental education resources for K-12 teachers and students. You will create curriculum, presentations, videos and activities, conduct research on trends, assist marketing, build partnerships, and help monitor and improve program impact, while working with WWF teams.

This full-time, one-year internship offers remote or DC-area placement and compensation of $21–$23 per hour, with

Qualifications

• Current enrollment or a completed bachelor’s degree, preferably in education or environmental sciences.
• Experience educating youth in formal or nonformal settings.
• Experience developing education material for formal or nonformal learning.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with AI and Adobe Suite.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities and attention to detail.
• Creative and out-of-the-box thinker.
• Takes initiative and is a proactive self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to WWF's mission and education/conservation.
• Available full-time for one year.

Responsabilités

• Assist with development of engaging, inclusive educational resources and opportunities (curriculum, presentations, videos, activities, student materials).
• Develop education materials in collaboration with WWF programmatic and marketing teams.
• Conduct research on education trends to guide content priorities.
• Contribute to marketing and outreach to grow reach and engagement of Wild Classroom.
• Support development and management of educational partnerships and collaborative projects.
• Manage tasks to improve efficiency and impact of the Wild Classroom program, including inquiries and feedback.

Connaissances

Written and verbal communication

Organization

Creative thinking

Initiative / self-starter

Teamwork

Formation

Bachelor's degree or current enrollment in education or environmental sciences

Outils

Microsoft Office

AI familiarity

Adobe Suite

Description du poste

Job Description

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks an Education Intern to support WWF’s Wild Classroom program in building the capacity of educators by developing environmental education resources and opportunities that inspire, engage, and increase the environmental literacy of children in grades K-12.

Responsibilities

This position will play an active role in the development, implementation, and outreach of educational materials and initiatives while supporting the Wild Classroom team in meeting its programmatic goals.

• Assist with the development of engaging and inclusive educational resources and opportunities including curriculum, presentations, videos, activities, student materials (readings, handouts, quizzes), and other educator-facing resources. This includes working with members of WWF’s programmatic teams (oceans, wildlife, climate, etc.), as well as marketing and communication teams, throughout the content development process.


• Conduct research and stay up to date on trends in education (including conservation education), teaching strategies, and inclusive learning practices to guide the program’s content priorities.


• Contribute to marketing and communication efforts to help grow the reach and engagement of Wild Classroom. This includes identifying opportunities to share program resources and updates internally and externally and supporting outreach initiatives and special activations.


• Support the development and management of educational partnerships and collaborative projects, including research, coordination, and production of associated content.


• Manage and support tasks that contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Wild Classroom program, including monitoring and responding to student and educator inquiries, reviewing program communications and resources through an educational lens, and monitoring and evaluating the performance of program tactics while providing feedback and recommendations to strengthen the program’s impact and engagement.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment or a completed bachelor’s degree, preferably in education or environmental sciences


• Experience in educating youth, in a formal or nonformal setting


• Experience in developing education material, to be used in a formal or nonformal learning setting.


• Skilled with Microsoft Office tools; familiarity with AI and Adobe Suite appreciated.


• Demonstrates exceptional written and verbal communication skills.


• Is highly organized with the ability to successfully manage competing priorities while paying close attention to detail.


• Demonstrates creative and out-of-the-box thinking.


• Takes initiative, and is a proactive self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team.


• Committed to the mission, goals, and values of WWF and is passionate about education and conservation.


• Available full-time for one year.

Location

Washington, DC or US Remote. WWF employs in all states with the exception of: Hawaii, Kentucky, Nevada, Oklahoma.

Compensation

Paid ($21 - $23 per hour)

Please note

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

WWF does not provide VISA sponsorship to interns

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.