Intern, Nature Connected Communities

The Intern, Nature Connected Communities (NCC) will provide essential program and event support to NCC by assisting with research, program implementation, outreach planning and execution, as well as event planning and event day support. This role will help to ensure the realization of objectives and goals in the NCC program, connected to high-impact conservation goals consistent with WWF-Canada’s strategic priorities. 

 

The Intern will work with and support the Living Planet @ Campus and Living Planet @ School programs.  This includes:

• Developing, planning and organizing outreach strategies to promote programs that address plastic waste on university and college campuses; liaising with campus partners and supporting student engagement tactics 

• Representing Living Planet @ Campus and Living Planet @ School knowledgeably at external outreach events

• Working closely alongside NCC staff and other conservation team members to develop and implement at least three conservation content specific modules for Living Planet @ Campus that promote actions with measurable outcomes 

• Participating in ongoing team and program related meetings 

• Other duties as required 

 

• Strong interest in learning and practicing skills that will help native thrive and build a sustainable future

• Communication:

• Clear, concise, writing style

• Ability to engage effectively and appropriately with staff, other interns, volunteers, external participants, and the general public

• Good organizational skills that reflect an attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines

• Experience in organizing events or managing projects an asset

• Proficiency with MS Office programs

• Ability to take initiative and also work as part of a team

• Demonstrated commitment to the goals of WWF-Canada

• Available to work occasional evenings and weekends to attend events as required

• An Ontario Driver’s License is required.

 

This is a 6 month contract role based out of Toronto, commencing December 2, 2019, completing on May 31, 2019.
This role will require local travel to various events. In order to support the ability to transport supplies and travel to these events, a valid Ontario driver’s license is required for this role. 

 

This position is funded through a grant from the Clean Foundation (in partnership with Environment and Climate Change Canada) that has the following requirements of the applicant:

• Graduated from a post-secondary program in a STEM related field

• No more than 30 years of age at the start of the internship (due to funding stipulations only)

• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person granted refugee status in Canada

• Available to work for at least six months

• Not currently employed as a paid employee at the host organization

• Legally allowed to work according to the relevant provincial and Canadian legislation and regulations

• Not receiving employment insurance during internship

 

1. To confirm your eligibility, apply to be an intern HERE.

2. Once your application is approved, the Clean Leadership team will invite you to upload your cover letter and resume to a personal folder. 

3. As a pre-approved candidate, you will now be able to view job postings and apply to jobs of interest. 

4. To apply for a job, you must email Meghan Borland ([email protected]). In the body of the email, please ensure to specify which specific jobs(s) you are interested in.

5. Upon successful pre-screening, your resume and cover letter will be shared with WWF-Canada. We will only contact you if you have been selected for an interview. 

6. Once you are matched with a host employer, Clean will work with you and the host to get the required documents signed prior to the start of your internship.

7. You can start your internship once all the required documents are finalized. A progress and final report are required from all interns.  

 

Please ensure that your application is sent from Clean Foundation to WWF-Canada on or before October 27, 2019, 5 p.m. EST.  

 

WWF-Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and aboriginal peoples. WWF-Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources Representative in a timely fashion of any accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.   

  

 

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining WWF-Canada. Given the volume of applications received, we request that you do not follow up your application with a phone call or email. We will contact only those candidates selected for interviews and thank you for your understanding.