The Nature Conservancy · 4 days ago
Mukwonago River Watershed Land Management Intern
East Troy, Wisconsin
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17/hr - $17/hr
0+ years exp
Start in 2026 SummerThe Nature Conservancy is a leading environmental organization dedicated to protecting the lands and waters upon which all life depends. They are seeking a Mukwonago River Watershed Land Management Intern to assist with habitat quality maintenance, manage preserves, and conduct agricultural research in the Mukwonago River Watershed.
Environmental ConsultingNatural ResourcesNon ProfitWaterWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Participate in field work such as restoring oak savannas and prairies, removing invasive species, maintaining trails and signs, and removing interior fencing on preserves
Operate equipment such as tractors, UTVs, mechanical brush cutters, chainsaws and apply herbicide
Assist the Stewardship Coordinator with implementing ecological monitoring on the preserves
Assist local agricultural partners with data collection and field work associated with field trials, including aspects of the Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program, cover crops, no-till data collection
Assist with public outreach on invasive species by working at a boat launch through the Clean Boats/Clean Waters program
Assist with mapping populations of AIS, AIS removal and raising and releasing purple loosestrife beetles
This position will require attendance at an intern cohort orientation in Madison, WI on June 4th, 2026
May attend an overnight TNC Wisconsin All Staff retreat scheduled for June 15-18th, 2026
May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations for long periods of time in isolated settings, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances
Work under close or infrequent supervision
This position may require considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED and 6 months of related experience
Must be either currently enrolled in college or graduated within 12 months with college-level coursework in natural resources, environmental studies, biology, or related field
Experience with performing physical work, sometimes under adverse conditions or inclement weather
Experience with following instructions from colleagues and working in a team
This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC's Auto Safety Program
Benefits
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
Company
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a non-profit conservation organization that works to protect terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$120.09MKey Investors
Global Affairs CanadaBezos Earth FundNFWF
2025-11-17Grant· $7.94M
2025-10-23Grant
2025-06-09Grant
Leadership Team
Jennifer Morris
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Merrifield
CTO
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