Plastic and Material Science Intern

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🔥 4 minutes ago

☕ Washington – Remote

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💵 $21 - $23 / hour

👨‍🎓 Internship

⚪️ Entry-level

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

Where this job comes from

Posted on World Wildlife Fund's careers page, not through a job board

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World Wildlife Fund

1001 - 5000 employees

🤲 Charity

🤝 Non-profit

Charity • Non-profit

World Wildlife Fund is the world’s leading conservation organization, dedicated to protecting natural areas and wild populations of plants and animals, including endangered species. With a global reach spanning 100 countries and supported by over 6 million members worldwide, WWF works to promote sustainable resource use, reduce pollution, and address the planet's conservation challenges through collaboration and innovative solutions.

📋 Description

• Support technical writing and content development for sustainability initiatives within the Plastic & Material Science team • Conduct research and analysis on environmental performance, supply chain risks, and emerging trends related to materials and packaging • Analyze alternative materials, product applications, and policy measures relevant to sustainable materials and plastics • Contribute to project management and administrative coordination across team initiatives and partnerships • Support stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration with internal and external partners • Develop written materials and engagement assets by synthesizing technical information and aligning findings with WWF’s conservation mission • Assist in planning and executing multi-stakeholder events with companies, NGOs, and WWF network offices • Support WWF’s Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance efforts on responsibly sourced biobased plastic, sustainable inputs, plastic pollution, and circularity

🎯 Requirements

• Current student or recent graduate in a relevant field such as corporate sustainability, natural resources, material science, environmental science, or sustainable development preferred; highly qualified undergraduate students may be considered • Ability to work full-time, 35 hours per week, for 6 months • Strong attention to detail and time management • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting • Excellent research, analytical, and professional communication skills, written and verbal • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools: Outlook, Teams, OneNote, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word • Willingness to learn new platforms • Fluency in English • Legally authorized to work in the United States • Must verify identity and employment eligibility in the United States • No employment visa sponsorship available • Alignment with WWF’s core values: courage, integrity, respect, and collaboration

🏖️ Benefits

• Paid internship • Remote work • Full-time schedule of 35 hours per week for 6 months • WWF mission-driven professional experience • Opportunity to develop project management, research, analytical, technical communication, and stakeholder engagement skills • Exposure to corporate sustainability strategies, environmental policy, circular economy, commodity sourcing risks, and supply chains • Professional collaboration with companies, NGOs, and WWF network offices • Equal employment opportunities

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