The Nature Conservancy · 12 hours ago
Clinch Valley Program Internship (6-month)
Abingdon, VA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18.25/hr - $18.25/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe Nature Conservancy is a conservation-focused organization seeking a STEP Intern to assist with land stewardship and community outreach in Virginia. The intern will support various program areas including Conservation Forestry, Land Protection, and Volunteer/Community Outreach while gaining valuable experience in the field and office settings.
Environmental ConsultingNatural ResourcesNon ProfitWaterWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Marking and field monitoring of Conservation Forestry Program ownership and easement boundaries
Conducting field mapping and condition assessments of Conservation Forestry Program roads, trail systems, and other features of conservation interests
Monitoring for the presence of invasive species or other ecological inventories
Assisting in the execution of small-scale treatments for timber stand improvement, primarily using hand tools
Recording data with field iPad, GPS, ESRI Survey 123 or Field Maps software
Operating, loading, and unloading a side-by-side all-terrain vehicle, truck and trailer according to established safety protocols
Assisting with the planning, implementation, and reporting associated with volunteer land stewardship and community outreach activities
Assisting with conservation easement and TNC Preserve monitoring and reporting
Assisting with land protection record management and retention
Providing support to other Clinch Valley Program staff as opportunities and needs may arise
Qualification
Required
Recent college graduate from a 4-year institution with applicable natural resource experience and an interest in conservation
Experience or interest working in remote, outdoor settings in variable and sometimes physically challenging conditions, including inclement weather
A valid driver's license
Preferred
Knowledge, understanding, and demonstrated experience with the forest and freshwater ecosystems of Southwest Virginia
Basic proficiency in ArcGIS mapping programs
Basic proficiency in field data collection with field iPad, GPS, ESRI Survey 123, and/or Field Maps software
Some experience with public outreach and volunteer engagement
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.
Founded in 1951
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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
Recent News
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