Intern with the WWF Global Arctic Programme: Event & Logistics Planning
Are you a proactive, well-organized and curious intern with an interest in event planning, logistics coordination, and programme operations? Apply to be an intern with WWF’s Global Arctic Programme!
At WWF’s Global Arctic Programme (GAP), we are working for a well-managed, biodiverse and resilient Arctic, supporting healthy, viable populations of wild species and benefiting the well-being of people in the Arctic and beyond.
We are now looking for an intern for the autumn of 2026 to help plan and organize an in-person Global Arctic Programme event. The gathering bringing together colleagues from across the programme.
As an intern you will have the opportunity to gain insight into event and logistics planning for an international meeting and increase your professional experience in event operations, coordination, and administrative support. You will also experience the daily work within the programme, collaborate with colleagues internationally and learn how global programmes gather input and diverse perspectives for shared events.
We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic, well-organized, diligent, flexible, and excited to learn.
As an intern you will
Actively participate in the programme’s daily work
Work collaboratively with their supervisor on event coordination and support decision-making and booking location, venue, accommodation, and other event components
Assist with event preparation, such as drafting a participant handbook, keeping tack of participants details and ensuring smooth communication
Contribute to developing planning documents, timelines and coordination processes to ensure a smooth handover to the team implementing the event
Desirable qualifications
An interest in event planning, coordination or logistics
Good organizational skills and attention to detail
Willingness to learn and try new tasks
Ability to work well with people, including colleagues from different cultures and backgrounds
Comfortable asking questions and seeking clarification when needed
A positive, flexible attitude and openness to changing priorities
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Good communication skills in English, especially in writing and in group collaboration
Time and arrangement
The internship starts August 31, 2026 and lasts 4-6 months.
The internship is 38 hours per week, and not suitable to combine with other full-time studies/work. WWF applies a hybrid work model, allowing you to complete up to fifty percent of your internship remotely each week.
The WWF Global Arctic Programme is a regional team, with core team staff based in Stockholm, Sweden, and Oslo, Norway, and the US. The internship will be based in Stockholm.
Requirements for internship
To apply for an internship at WWF Sweden, you must be enrolled in a 30-credit internship course at a Swedish university or college, be completing a workplace-based learning (LiA) placement through a vocational college, or have a work-placement approved by the Swedish Public Employment Service (Arbetsförmedlingen). You need to remain connected to one of these institutions for the entire duration of the internship.
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 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. You will be part of a team with dedicated, skilled employees in a stimulating, international environment. The official language at WWF Sweden is Swedish, but some teams and programmes use English as their working language.
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 April 6, 2026.
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.
As a lot of our work relates to Arctic communities, we encourage Arctic and in particular Indigenous applicants to apply. We consider lived experience to be a competence.
Contact
If you have any questions about this internship, please contact Jennifer Sjölund, Programme Manager, jennifer.sjolund@wwf.se
Do you have general questions about internships at WWF Sweden? Contact Olivia af Rolén, HR-specialist, olivia.afrolen@wwf.se
- Department
- Internship
- Locations
- Stockholm
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Stockholm
Varför jobba på WWF?
Som medarbetare på Världsnaturfonden WWF blir du del av världens största naturvårdsorganisation. WWF kämpar för att skydda de mest hotade och unika arterna och livsmiljöerna på planeten, och för att mänskligheten ska fördela jordens resurser rättvist och använda dem på ett hållbart sätt. Varje medarbetare har en viktig roll i arbetet att uppnå vår vision om en framtid där människan lever i harmoni med naturen.