The Nature Conservancy · 3 hours ago
Preserve Stewardship Intern
Charlottesville, Virginia
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18.25/hr - $18.25/hr
0+ years expThe Nature Conservancy is a leading environmental organization focused on conservation. They are seeking a STEP Intern to assist with preserve management work, including trail maintenance, invasive species removal, and general land management activities.
Environmental ConsultingNatural ResourcesNon ProfitWaterWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Preserve maintenance including installing posts and gates, cutting trees, invasive species removal(with herbicide) and other tasks
Tool, equipment, and vehicle maintenance, including minor mechanical work
Assisting staff with preserve volunteer days as needed
Participating in preparing fire lines, maintaining equipment, post-burn monitoring, and other tasks related to prescribed burning
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent and 6 months of related experience
Experience working in outdoor settings in variable and sometimes physically demanding conditions
Experience operating various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g. Lawn mower, chainsaw, UTV, ATV or OHV, two-way radio, or similar equipment)
Must achieve physical fitness standards as determined by local Fire Program Manager and the TNC Fire Manual
Must meet all TNC Youth Qualification requirements and background check
Must have valid driver's license, safe driving record, and provide own transportation and automobile insurance
Preferred
Experience in land stewardship with a willingness to learn
Experience in the safe application of herbicides to control invasive plants
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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2023 (13)
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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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