The Nature Conservancy · 6 hours ago
Urban Land Stewardship and Engagement Intern
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17/hr - $17/hr
0+ years expThe Nature Conservancy is a leading environmental organization dedicated to protecting lands and waters. They are seeking an Urban Land Stewardship and Engagement Intern to work on community-based conservation efforts in Milwaukee, focusing on tree planting projects and land stewardship activities.
Environmental ConsultingNatural ResourcesNon ProfitWaterWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Work outside and do physical work to care for the natural environment including native plant and tree planting, landscaping and maintenance is a must
Reviewing, researching, analyzing, and developing written plans and reports related to environmental or conservation fields of study
Performing basic tasks on a computer like word-processing and email
Availability to attend a mandatory intern cohort orientation in Madison, WI in early June
Availability to attend all or a portion of multi-day TNC Wisconsin All Staff retreat scheduled for June 15 - 18, 2026
Applicants must have reliable transportation for commuting to and from the office and work sites on a daily basis
May interact with volunteers, and community partners
Works in dynamic environments where work is completed in team settings, with close supervisor direction, or self-directed depending on the project
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
Requires some physical exertion and/or muscular strain
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED and 6 months of related experience
Experience performing physical tasks, sometimes under adverse conditions or inclement weather
Experience following instructions from colleagues and working on team projects
Experience using computers, including internet, word-processing, and email programs
Must have access to reliable transportation that provides for a daily commute to and from the TNC workspace located at 247 W. Freshwater Way, Milwaukee, WI 53203
This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC's Auto Safety Program
Preferred
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated
May be either currently enrolled in college or graduated within 12 months with college-level coursework in natural resources, environmental studies, biology, or related field, or similar field experience
Experience collecting and/or analyzing field data
Experience, familiarity and comfort with doing basic land stewardship including invasive plant species removal, plant and tree identification, tree planting (i.e. whips, 2in diameter, and ball and burlap), tree care (i.e. basic pruning, etc.)
Experience working in a team setting, with volunteers and community-based organizations from socially and economically vulnerable communities
Ability to communicate with and plan conservation activities with community-based groups and resident volunteers, and where cross-cultural communication may be necessary
Experience coordinating volunteers and volunteer activities
Access to basic personal safety equipment and outdoor supplies (i.e. work boots, weather appropriate clothing, head gear) Other supplies like safety googles, hand tools, gloves and other supplies will be provided by TNC
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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