Community Engagement Intern

The Land Trust for Tennessee • Nashville, TN

47m • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Engagement Intern will be essential in furthering The Land Trust for Tennessee's mission by overseeing volunteer programs and outreach initiatives that enhance community involvement and awareness. Based primarily at The Land Trust for Tennessee’s Glen Leven Farm, this role involves recruiting and training volunteers in conservation best practices, educating visitors on LTTN’s mission, and data management of our volunteer program. The ideal candidate will possess strengths in community engagement and project management and a genuine passion for conservation and hands-on education. Overall, the Community Engagement Intern will strive to connect the Nashville community to a deeper understanding and participation in local conservation.

Requirements

• A passion for connecting others with our mission
• A positive attitude and energetic work ethic that shows initiative and drive
• Ability to work outside doing strenuous activities in a variety of weather conditions
• Must have basic understanding of safety protocols and equipment
• Must have basic understanding of Microsoft Office products and email etiquette
• Well-organized, with the ability to work independently, and excellent attention to detail
• Students seeking a hands-on experience in a supportive and collaborative environment. Preference of currently being enrolled, credit-seeking, and/or a degree-seeking undergraduate, graduate student, or within a year after graduation.
• At the conclusion of this internship, each intern will do a presentation to staff that summarizes their internship, highlighting their accomplishments and what they learned.

Responsibilities

• Outreach to existing and potential new partnership organizations and schools about LTTN’s conservation work and volunteer opportunities
• Database management and tracking of volunteer forms, information, metrics and feedback
• Lead volunteer projects while engaging with volunteer groups
• Assist with LTTN events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed