outreach specialist

engagement specialist

plan manager

senior writer

senior data analyst

World Wildlife Fund

What is the best part of working at the company?
The company did it's best to connect disparate departments and combat siloing, investing money and resources into making sure they stayed connected and could share information effectively. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Everyone wants to continue on with the organization and grow. However, since people are much less likely to leave, that may lead to fewer paths for promotion/growth. So, competition for open positions/promotions can often seem packed/fierce.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
They focused on finding commonalities with each other and outside groups. It seemed like they actually believed in supporting staff beyond lip service.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Curate content for and then draft staff newsletter. Write feature stories when opportunity arises. Maintain old intranet and internal structure in preparation for sunsetting. Craft intranet web pages, callouts, and announcements using Microsoft SharePoint and other content management systems.

A typical day at work involves sitting down at your desk, checking email, finding out who needs what, prioritizing those needs, and fulfilling those needs. 

Managers were more like mentors and really instilled confidence in one's abilities to take on new challenges

Very social environment, both media-wise and interpersonally.

Very green office building. 

Hardest part of the job was keeping up with such forward-thinking individuals, you realize how much you don't know. This is good, it allows you to set aspirational goals.

Most enjoyable, staring at beautiful photos of furry animals all day. I think this is what contributes such a positive environment.

Founded in 1961, World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) mission is the conservation of nature. Using the best available scientific knowledge and advancing that knowledge where we can, we work to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth and the health of ecological systems by: protecting natural areas and wild populations of plants and animals, including endangered species; promoting sustainable approaches to the use of renewable natural resources; and promoting more efficient use of resources and energy and the maximum reduction of pollution. We are committed to reversing the degradation of our planet's natural environment and to building a future in which human needs are met in harmony with nature. We recognize the critical relevance of human numbers, poverty and consumption patterns to meeting these goals.

WWF is a very inclusive employer with an open and diverse work culture. People are so talented and mission-oriented and there is zero office drama. You will also enjoy the perk of having an extra day off every other Friday called “Panda Friday”, which makes a huge difference for work-life balance. The downside is similar to all big institutions with networks and offices around the world, it gets very bureaucratic and there are many cooks in the kitchen sometimes. Career growth can also take longer than a smaller structure. Overall a meaningful job and an excellent learning experience in an extremely tolerant and supportive environment. 

Conducted a study into the scientific, environmental, and public policy environments of the greater Arctic region through field research, literature reviews, and original calculations of raw statistical data.
Proposed responsible, joint management, policy solutions between the US and Russia.
Represented the common-ground interests of both countries and virtually all stakeholders as an intermediary at the Arctic Coast Guard Forum, the UNEP in Moscow, and at conferences in Alaska, Washington DC, and Maine.
Promoted actionable first-steps to address the concern of Climate Change to senior US/Russian officials.

Doing work at WWF was my amazing experience. I learned alot from that organization the key thing which I learned that was team work, multitasking and meeting deadlines. WWF management at event was quiet good really enjoyed working with them. Co-workers were supporting and understanding. They always consider your effort and work and appreciate always. The hardest part of the job was unexpected visits and surveys. Love the way WWF team work for environment.

WWF-US does vitally important work but it's gotten too damned big.  At best the workplace is collegial and even inspiring, but at worst it is a snakepit. Departments and program specialist are constantly competing with each other,  and there might as well be a wall and moat between management and everybody else.  

Having said that, I should add that I would recommend working there. Go figure.

TRAFFIC SEA does the most amazing and needed work in this biodiversity hotspot. The fundraising challenges are exceptional, but the rewards that come from surmounting some of these are well worth it. The impact, when made, is immeasurable in terms of real accomplishment and personal satisfaction.

Some management needs to go. Great organization with great people who are all passionate about saving our environment. Employees are allowed to have panda Fridays which means they have every other Friday off all year round. Seriously the best thing every and makes for a great day to get personal stuff done without stressing out over the short two day weekends.

World Wildlife Fund, a great place to work and the mission was very admirable.  The employees are very passionate about conservation and it's refreshing.  Management was great and the organizational structure is a flat one so you don't have as much bureaucracy as you would at other agencies of it's size.  I enjoyed my time there.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Outreach specialist 5 salaries reported	$81,650 per year
Engagement specialist 5 salaries reported	$86,150 per year
Plan manager 3 salaries reported	$136,700 per year
Senior writer 1 salary reported	$107,550 per year
Senior data analyst 1 salary reported	$102,250 per year

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