Education & Outreach Intern - School Programme

Position title: Education & Outreach Intern – School Programme

Reports to: Head of Department

Duration: Jul/Aug 2024 to Dec 2024

Location: Singapore

About WWF-Singapore

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As one of WWF’s international hubs, WWF-Singapore supports a global network spanning over 100 countries. WWF Singapore works closely with local stakeholders towards a greener and more sustainable Singapore and the region around us. We work to address key conservation areas, such as climate change, sustainable finance, deforestation, illegal wildlife trade, marine conservation, and sustainable production and consumption, through collaboration, education and outreach efforts involving the community, businesses, and governments. For more information, please visit wwf.sg.

Major Functions:

As the Education and Outreach Intern, you will be responsible for supporting the Schools Programme team in various initiatives and programs aimed at educating and engaging school communities about sustainable practices. You will be working to streamline processes, expand outreach efforts, and digitize content in order to increase the impact of the team’s work.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development and implementation of educational materials and resources for various sustainability programs and initiatives.
• Support the team in planning and executing outreach events and activities, including workshops, presentations, and school engagement events.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop and implement educational and outreach initiatives.
• Streamline processes and improve project management systems to enhance the efficiency of the team’s work.
• Develop and implement digital strategies to increase the reach and impact of the team’s work, including website development, social media management, and digital content creation.
• Assist with co-ordinating and eventually leading outdoor engagement activities for students.
• Conduct research and analysis to inform the development of new programs and initiatives.
• Assist in tracking and reporting on program metrics and outcomes to demonstrate impact and inform future strategies.

Requirements:

• Strong interest in sustainability and environmental issues, with a desire to learn more about sustainable practices and solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely for a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable with technology and a willingness to learn new digital tools and platforms.
• Comfortable working in outdoor environments.
• Experience in developing and implementing educational materials and resources, including knowledge of best practices in educational program design and evaluation.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in teaching, hosting or nature guiding is a plus!

This job description covers the main tasks. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organisational needs.

We may also disclose personal data about you to our affiliates in the network in order to manage our relationship with you.

Interested candidates are required to submit their cover letter and resume to the HR Department of WWF-Singapore (Email: hr@wwf.sg). Please indicate the position being applied for ‘Education & Outreach Intern – School Programme’ in the subject line.