WWF Overview
For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the worldโs leading conservation organizations, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field โ more than one million supporters in the United States and five million globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
At WWF, we are working to create an organization where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combine to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible, bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives on it.
Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.
BRIDGE is WWFโs 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.
Position Summary
The intern will assist the Talent Acquisition (TA) team in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting recruitment data to provide actionable insights for process improvements, and compliance efforts. This role will support various talent acquisition functions, including candidate sourcing, recruitment metrics, and hiring trends. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex data in a clear and concise manner. The intern will also partner with the Sr. Director of People and Culture (P&C) in the design, implementation and evaluation of special projects.
Responsibilities
Internship Description:
Partner with TA Director to organize a catalogue of interview questions and scoring rubrics into a functional database to streamline and standardize the interview process. Help develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to TA. Collaborate with TA team members to understand their data needs and provide insights to improve recruitment processes. Conduct data quality checks and ensure the accuracy and integrity of recruitment data. Present findings and recommendations to TA leadership and other stakeholders. Partner with TA Director in using data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Partner with Sr. Director P&C on executing WWFโs sabbatical program, RENEW: call for nominations, selection, decision making and implementation of the Fiscal Year 26 cohort. Partner with Sr. Director P&C on executing the Performance Appraisals Improvements project: communications, implementation, assessment and reporting. Other duties and projects assigned by managers.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Pursuing a graduate program in Data Science, Statistics, Human Resources, or related field. Those studying outside these areas are still highly encouraged to apply. Must be an actively enrolled student and not received degree at time of internship start date (June 16, 2025). Attention to Detail โ Whether helping to create presentations, drafting reports, or analyzing data, strong attention to detail is needed. Initiative โ We seek interns who will ask questions and identify opportunities to make valuable, unexpected contributions. Organization skills โ This fast-paced program requires a high level of organization and follow-through to manage competing priorities. Adaptability โ The evolving nature of our work requires a tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to occasionally change direction on tasks with little notice.