Plastic and Material Science Intern

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Assist in technical writing and content creation for sustainability projects within the Plastic & Material Science team.

• Perform research and analysis focused on environmental performance, supply chain vulnerabilities, and emerging trends in materials and packaging.

• Evaluate alternative materials, product uses, and policy approaches pertinent to sustainable materials and plastics.

• Contribute to project management and provide administrative support for team initiatives and collaborations.

• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and foster cross-functional teamwork with both internal and external partners.

• Create written materials and engagement resources by synthesizing technical data and aligning insights with WWF’s conservation objectives.

• Assist in organizing and executing multi-stakeholder events involving companies, NGOs, and WWF network offices.

• Support WWF’s Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance initiatives on responsibly sourced biobased plastics, sustainable inputs, plastic pollution, and circular economy practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Currently enrolled 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 also be considered.

• Availability to work full-time, 35 hours per week, for a duration of 6 months.

• Strong attention to detail and effective time management skills.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Exceptional research, analytical, and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Teams, OneNote, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Openness to learning new software platforms.

• Fluency in English is required.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Must confirm identity and employment eligibility within the United States.

• No employment visa sponsorship is available.

• Alignment with WWF’s core values: courage, integrity, respect, and collaboration.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid internship opportunity.

• Option for remote work.

• Full-time schedule of 35 hours per week for a period of 6 months.

• Experience contributing to WWF's mission-driven work.

• Opportunity to enhance skills in project management, research, analytical thinking, technical communication, and stakeholder engagement.

• Exposure to corporate sustainability strategies, environmental policy, circular economy principles, commodity sourcing risks, and supply chain management.

• Professional collaboration with companies, NGOs, and WWF network offices.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities.