At WWF’s Baltic Sea Programme, we work to restore the health of the Baltic Sea, advocating for sustainable fisheries, reducing nutrient pollution, and protecting marine biodiversity.

We are looking for an intern for the autumn of 2025 to assist in helping us restructure our information management systems, supporting in creating a staff handbook, setting up routines for efficient workflows, and improving collaboration and knowledge-sharing systems. The ideal candidate is structured, detail-oriented, and eager to research and propose solutions for streamlining internal processes.

As an intern you will be a part of a dynamic, supportive, and international work environment and have the opportunity to develop practical skills in information management and process optimization.

The goal of the internship is to provide the intern with the opportunity to:

• Gain insight into the daily work of an international conservation programme in a leading environmental NGO

• Develop skills in information management and organisational development
• Contribute to enhancing knowledge-sharing and collaboration across the programme and a chance to make a real impact by shaping internal workflows

To achieve this goal, the intern will:

• Help research and evaluate different digital tools for collaboration and document sharing

• Actively participate in the programme’s daily work

• Support the migration of documents to a new system, ensuring an efficient structure

• Propose and assist in implementing solutions for knowledge-sharing and teamwork improvements

Desirable qualifications

• Relevant education in information management, business administration, organisational development, or a related field

• Strong organisational and analytical skills

• Ability to synthesize and present findings in a clear and actionable manner

• Experience or interest in change management and process improvement

• A problem-solving mindset and ability to take initiative

• Knowledge of file management systems (e.g. Google Drive, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint)

• Excellent communication skills, including writing skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaborate with team members

• Interest in environmental issues and WWF’s mission is a plus
• Excellent oral and written proficiency in English; Swedish is not required but considered a merit.

Time and arrangement

The internship is full time, 38 hours per week, and not suitable to combine with other full-time studies/work.

The internship period is autumn semester 2025, the exact weeks are flexible and can be adjusted to fit in with the structure of different courses. Being able to stay longer is a plus but the internship should not be shorter than 3 months.

The internship can be remote for up to fifty percent of the time.

Requirements for internship

To apply for an internship with WWF Sweden, you need to fulfil one of the criteria listed below, throughout the entire internship period. You are responsible for researching and ensuring that you meet one of the criteria.

• You are admitted to or have applied to an internship/work placement course (as part of a programme or independent course) via a university or higher education institution.
• You are eligible to apply for arbetspraktik via the Swedish Public Employment Service (Arbetsförmedlingen).
• You are eligible to apply for Erasmus+ funding.

We do not make any exceptions from the requirements.

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 programme. You will have the opportunity to learn more about and be inspired by other aspects of WWFs 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 develop and wants you to 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. 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 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 9 April 2025. A writing test may be given at the end of the recruitment process.

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 Baltic Sea Programme internship? Contact Tania Nadyseva, Programme Manager, tania.nadyseva@wwf.se

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