Education Intern

World Wildlife Fund; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) seeks an Education Intern to support the Wild Classroom program by developing environmental education resources and opportunities that inspire and increase environmental literacy for K-12 students.

Based in Washington, DC or US remote, the role collaborates with program teams, handles content development, research, partnerships, and outreach while gaining hands-on experience in education and conservation.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment or 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 in Microsoft Office; familiarity with AI and Adobe Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication; highly organized with attention to detail
• Self-starter who works well independently and in a team
• Committed to WWF mission and conservation education

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of engaging educational resources including curriculum, presentations, videos, activities, student materials, and other educator-facing resources.
• Research trends in education (including conservation education) and inclusive learning practices to guide content priorities.
• Contribute to marketing and communication efforts to grow reach and engagement of Wild Classroom.
• Support the development and management of educational partnerships and collaborative projects.
• Manage tasks contributing to efficiency of the program, including inquiries, reviewing communications, and evaluating tactics.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Initiative / self-starter

Research abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

AI familiarity

Job description

Company Description

Founded in 1961, WWF works to help people and nature thrive. As a global conservation organization, WWF operates in more than 100 countries, partnering with communities, companies, and governments to protect wildlife, conserve vital habitats, and advance sustainable solutions. Grounded in science and driven by collaboration, WWF works to help nature by conserving biodiversity, supporting resilient communities, and addressing climate change. Nearly 1 million people in the United States and more than 5 million globally are WWF members.

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

• 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)

Additional Information

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.