Deadline: Mon, 06/13/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: WWF Job Field: Other Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Regional/Multiple Location Detail: US Remote – WWF employs interns in all states with the exception of: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Wyoming. Job Description: Internships at WWF WWF’s internship program vision is to recruit professionals early in their careers who bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental and conservation sector and are well positioned to develop into the next generation of leaders. Our mission is to increase exposure of students from underrepresented populations to conservation and environmental careers, provide professional development opportunities, reduce the barriers to attracting a diverse pool of internship candidates, and develop a pipeline for future WWF hires from underrepresented populations. Position Summary WWF seeks an intern to support the understanding of forest degradation, definition, and methods. Forest degradation is a complex and multi-dimensional process broadly defined as a negative trend in forest conditions associated with direct and indirect human-induced processes that result in a long-term reduction or loss of biological productivity, ecological integrity, and decline of economic values. Forest degradation is a multi-dimensional process that has proven difficult to measure since it relates to a progressive decline in the structure, composition, and functions of a forest. Several frameworks have been proposed to determine forest degradation, as well as methods. However, there is an increasing trend to use spatially explicit approaches to assess forest degradation, yet these methods may face limitations to comprise all dimensions of degradation. Current understanding tends to agree that the rates and extent of natural forests’ degradation may even exceed those of deforestation. This internship will contribute to understanding the different definitions and methods used to understand forest degradation. Responsibilities Internship Description Conduct a comprehensive literature review on the definitions, methods and analysis used to assess forest degradation including academic papers, key grey literature, and others including the forest reference emission levels from countries submitted to the UNFCCC Analyze the potential and limitations of the different approaches identified to assess forest degradation, along with their implications across the different forest biomes Develop a brief report with findings from the literature review, and share main gained insights with colleagues at the WWF Forest Practice Learning Outcomes WWF interns will be provided a set of professional development opportunities, aimed at increasing their exposure to conservation and sustainability careers. This includes: Gain deep understanding on a key relevant topic as forest degradation; Opportunity to interact with members of WWF Global Science Team; Opportunities to interact with colleagues in WWF network; Up to two online courses through Cornell University’s eCornell program; Speed mentoring sessions; Opportunity to present their work to intern peers and WWF staff; Session on resume and interviewing best practices. Interns will also have access to an array of networking opportunities. This includes meetings with WWF’s CEO, the senior management team, Employee Resource Groups, and representatives from other departments. Qualifications: Qualifications Minimum Requirements Previous experience in conducting literature reviews Pursuing a graduate program in Forestry, Environmental Studies, Ecology. Those studying outside these areas are still highly encouraged to apply. Experience in geospatial analysis, data science, information science Excellent research and writing skills Attention to detail Organized and self-motivated Strong 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 Familiarity with literature reviews and skills in synthesizing data Understanding of forest dynamics and drivers of forest degradation Experience in statistical, geospatial analysis, data science Miscellaneous: Overview WWF Overview For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the world’s 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 – more than one million supporters in the United States and five million globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments. Our vision for diversity, equity and inclusion at WWF is an organization as diverse as the world we protect; 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. Salary: Compensation: Paid - $20 per hour (35 hours per week) How to Apply: Internship Dates: Internship will run from June 13 to August 19, 2022 How to apply: Please submit a resume & cover letter through our Careers Page, Requisition #BR-2225. If selected for the role, you will need to provide 1 letter of recommendation as part of the WWF application process. * Please note that intern must have U.S. work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa. As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status. Apply for this job online Email job to a friend Share on your newsfeed
