World Wildlife Fund, Inc.
Policy and Government Affairs Undergraduate Internship
Washington D.C., , United States · Intern · Internship
No sponsorshipDetected 26 days ago
ResearchCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills
About the role
- Given the diversity of issues that the Policy and Government Affairs (PGA) staff covers, research and analysis may entail working with legislation, regulations, and potentially court cases.
- Outreach may entail covering congressional hearings and markups, and preparing and attending congressional, administration, and/or NGO coalition briefings.
Responsibilities
- By contrast, research, analysis, and support may include assessment of government agencies' roles, policies, and positions on issues relating to WWF's mission, or writing of brief materials about U.S. government agencies.
Requirements
- Only enrolled students are eligible for this internship as you must be able to receive academic credit from your current academic institution.
- Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's program related to conservation and sustainable development issues with a concentration in Public Policy, Political Science, US Government, or International Relations.
- Must be an actively enrolled student and not received degree at time of internship start date (September 7, 2026).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, collaboratively and independently.
- RESPECT - We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.
Nice to have
- Subject expertise in one or more of the following areas is preferred, but not required:
- Knowledge of US Government structure and procedures.
- For all unpaid internships, applicants must be enrolled in school and be able to obtain academic course credit from their university.
- Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
- 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.
Company info
- Founded in 1961, WWF works to help people and nature thrive.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U
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