Plastic & Material Science Intern

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Plastic & Material Science Intern with demonstrated skills in technical writing, research and analysis, project management, and stakeholder engagement. The intern will work closely with members of WWF’s Private Sector Engagement department on the Plastic & Material Science team, specifically on projects related to biobased and biodegradable materials, alternative materials, and responsible feedstock sourcing. WWF believes we need to reimagine how we source, design, reuse, and dispose of the plastic materials communities most depend on. We need holistic systems change that includes reduction, reuse, substitution of materials, recycling, and better waste management. To do this, we need to use less plastic, make the plastic that we do use better, and ensure that it gets used more than once—creating circularity. WWF’s approach to tackling global plastic pollution unites a global network of industry leaders, policymakers, and the public to transform our systems so the plastics we discard can become plastics we use again. The intern will support WWF's Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance efforts, where we are advancing thought leadership on responsibly sourced biobased plastic, so companies are equipped with the best science and sourcing practices as they shift to sustainable inputs for their new plastic needs. This internship provides an opportunity to engage with business stakeholders, impr