WWF is seeking an intern to support communications for our sustainable urban development program. The intern will assist with the launch of the new Urban Solutions website, the old version can be found here. WWF's Urban Solutions are case studies that highlight the work that cities have done towards a climate-friendly, one-planet future. The goal is to provide an easily searchable database of city actions that other cities can learn from and replicate.

In addition the intern will be asked to support on assessing the recent We Love Cities campaign. In October, 2024 this campaign ran in 79 cities in 6 continents. The campaign is intended to bolster public engagement in cities with ambitious climate action plans. The intern would be asked to support the analysis of the citizen engagement data that has come in during the campaign and summarizing lessons learnt from the campaign.

Examples of tasks

• Support the coordination of communications with WWF offices globally

• Create texts & images for newsletters, social media and websites, with opportunities to suggest and present your own ideas

• Assist in revamping the Urban Solutions website, which will include quality control & producing content, as well as conducting interviews with city representatives

• Support the assessment of the WWF Cities website and its restructuring

• Contribute to the development of social media strategy & updating WWF Cities content including the photo library. Using AI to analyse conversations around cities and sustainability and trends in online discourse

• Work on the analysis of citizen perception data and incorporating lessons learnt from the We Love Cities challenge

For more information on our work

www.panda.org/cities and www.wwf.se/hallbarastader

Desirable qualifications

• Relevant education in communications and campaigns or project coordination and support

• Good technical skills and knowledge of website design

• Good technical skills in digital communications for various platforms, social media and tracking and analysis tools.

• Strong writing skills and attention to detail

• Excellence in English, both written and verbal

• Experience handling administrative tasks

• Ability to work both independently and in groups is vital as much of our work is collaborative

• Knowledge of sustainability, climate and urban issues preferable

Timeframe

The timeframe is flexible but preferably full-time for at least 4 months (maximum 6 months) starting January/February 2025. 

Requirements for internshipuirements for internship

To apply for an internship with WWF Sweden, you need to be enrolled in a course that includes an internship/work placement via an education establishment such as a university, college or vocational college, or be entitled to an internship via the Swedish Public Employment Service (Arbetsförmedlingen).

We do not offer any salary or compensation during the internship.

WWF Sweden’s internship programme

As an intern at WWF, you will be one of several interns within WWF Sweden's internship program. You will have the opportunity to learn more about and be inspired by other aspects of WWF’s work, and become part of a social, learning-oriented community with your fellow interns and WWF employees. You will have a supervisor who supports you, helps you to develop and wants you try your hand at as much as possible in your field. Here you can read more about internships at WWF Sweden and take part in the experiences of previous interns.

WWF Sweden’s office is beautifully situated at Ulriksdal Palace (Solna, Stockholm), with views overlooking the water. Work can be remote as relevant. You will be part of a team with dedicated, skilled employees in a stimulating, international environment.

The work is based on our core values, which provide clear guidance for our approach to our work and cooperation, both within our organisation and externally. Our core values consist of the following watchwords: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.

Application

This recruitment process will involve continuous selection which means we may call applicants to interview before the deadline for applications. We therefore ask you to send in your application as soon as possible, however no later than October 24th 2024.

WWF Sweden works actively to ensure that everyone has the same opportunities and rights irrespective of age, ethnic or cultural background, gender identity and gender expression, religion/belief, sexual orientation or disability.

Contact

Do you have questions about the WWF Cities internship? Contact Yoshi Funaki, Communications manager WWF Cities, yoshi.funaki@wwf.se

Do you have general questions about internships at WWF Sweden? Contact Olivia af Rolén, HR-specialist, olivia.afrolen@wwf.se