The Nature Conservancy · 8 hours ago
Pinelands Conservation Intern
Richmond, VA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18.25/hr - $18.25/hrThe Nature Conservancy is a leading environmental organization focused on protecting the lands and waters essential for life. They are seeking a Pinelands Conservation Intern to assist with preserve management work, including trail maintenance and invasive species removal, while gaining valuable experience in the conservation field.
Environmental ConsultingNatural ResourcesNon ProfitWaterWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Hiking and operating equipment solo or in a small team on trails/fire roads to document invasive plants, culverts, or other infrastructure needs
Using GIS applications, GPS units, and field tablets to document infrastructure or wildlife habitats
Maintaining all equipment provided by TNC throughout the internship term
Qualification
Required
High school diploma, or equivalent
Experience working in outdoor settings in variable and sometimes physically challenging conditions
Must have a valid driver's license, safe driving record (per TNC Auto Safety Program) and provide own transportation to various work sites, and personal automobile insurance
Preferred
The ability to work in physically demanding environments such as extensive walking, carrying loads over 20lbs, in hot or inclement weather
The ability to identify common native and non-native plants found in Virginia
Familiarity with Field Maps, Arc PRO, and other ESRI applications
Experience operating ATV's, UTV's, tractors, boats, or other off-road vehicles
Student interested in pursuing a career in conservation, particularly with regard to wildland fire, or threatened species habitat management
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
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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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