Richmond, Virginia, USA

Hybrid schedule, with time split between Piney Grove Preserve (near Wakefield, Virginia) and a TNC office/remote.

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The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."

Join TNC Virginia as a STEP Intern!

The goal of STEP is to create pathways for people seeking to gain experience with a conservation focused organization. We currently offer paid internships in a range of disciplines across our Virginia Team. With a focus on recruiting and developing a diverse staff, we strive to create an environment where people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities feel welcomed to participate in conservation.

All STEP interns will receive an orientation, training opportunities, and chances to visit TNC sites. Along the way, interns will have the opportunity to broaden their experiences through interactions with Nature Conservancy staff and partners.

NC is looking for an intern interested in gaining hands-on experience in natural resource management at one of TNC's most popular preserves, Piney Grove Preserve. The intern will work alongside TNC staff, collecting ecological data to inform our forest management projects. Throughout the 10-week program, the intern will learn about forest stewardship, ecological restoration, prescribed fire management, invasive species control and public use of conserved lands. The intern will also have access to various training opportunities. The intern will be assigned to projects blending on-the-ground activities at Piney Grove Preserve (approximately 7 trips to the Preserve over the course of the internship) with indoor/computer-based work that can be conducted from a remote location or TNC office. The intern will work for 10 weeks during the fall semester.

Main responsibilities include:

• Assisting with field data collection at our Piney Grove Preserve. The intern will be trained on use of iPad applications (Survey123) for field data collection.
• Assisting with vegetation monitoring, tree coring, and seed collection at our Piney Grove Preserve
• Using ArcPRO software to assemble field data and to create maps to be used by TNC staff for various forest stewardship and public outreach projects.

• Must be a current Virginia State University student.
• Proven interest in exploring a career in the field of conservation.
• A willingness to work outdoors, sometimes in variable weather and physically challenging conditions (this intern will spend time doing field data collection with TNC staff).
• Experience learning new procedures and following instructions.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience, coursework, or other training using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Schedule: 10 hours/week for 10 weeks starting fall 2025
Pay: $17.75/hour
Location: Hybrid schedule, with time split between Piney Grove Preserve and a TNC office/remote

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is an hourly rate of $17.75. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment. The location of this role is only open to time split between Piney Grove Preserve near Wakefield, Virginia and a TNC office/remote.

To apply for job ID 56582, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on May 4, 2025. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC's value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we're registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we're unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.