We are seeking a curious and strategic thinker to join our WWF Baltic Sea Programme team. As a regional programme hosted by WWF Sweden, we face a unique challenge: securing funding while operating across multiple countries and offices. During the internship, you will help map the fundraising landscape in the network, uncover successful approaches and translate those insights into actionable recommendations. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic and purpose driven international NGO setting and gain insight into how NGOs work with and secure funding in complex, multi-country settings. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to the future strategy and work of a regional conservation programme.

The WWF Baltic Sea Programme works to restore and protect one of the world's most unique marine environments. Learn more: https://www.wwfbaltic.org/

Desirable qualifications

• Is a critical and creative thinker capable of analyzing information and generating innovative solutions

• Is a fluent communicator in written and spoken English

• Is skilled in sythesizing and presenting information clearly

• Is precise and proactive in seeking out information to drive your work forward

• Interest in fundraising or strategic development

• Is studying at a relevant university or higher education institution, perferable in business, fundraising, economics or similar. Bonus if you also have geographic Information Systems (GIS) knowledge.

Time and arrangement

The internship starts August 31, 2026.

The internship is full time, 38 hours per week, and not suitable to combine with other full time studies/work. We offer the possibility of hybrid work, with the flexibility to work both from the office and from home for up to fifty percent of your time each week.

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. 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 fundraising and strategy internship? Contact José Azevedo, Programme Manager, jose.azevedo@wwf.se.

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