Conservation Project Coordinator

The Nature Conservancy•Charlottesville, VA

1d•$18•Hybrid

About The Position

The Nature Conservancy is offering a paid STEP Internship in Virginia, designed to create pathways for individuals seeking experience in conservation. This program focuses on recruiting and developing a diverse staff, welcoming people from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. STEP interns receive orientation, professional development webinars, and opportunities to visit TNC sites, broadening their experiences through interactions with staff and partners. At the internship's conclusion, interns will present on their time at TNC to the Virginia staff. This specific role is for an intern interested in data management, compliance, and project management within conservation. The intern will work closely with the Virginia Conservation Coordinator and Central Stewardship Team, assisting with tasks related to land management, hunt leases, agricultural data, and the land trust accreditation renewal process. The work will adhere to The Nature Conservancy’s standard operating procedures, Land Trust Alliance standards and practices, and government regulations, contributing to the protection of conservation values on over 65 nature preserves in Virginia. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an interest in conservation, possess project management abilities, technology proficiency, attention to detail, high organization, and flexibility. This is a part-time, four-month role, requiring active enrollment in a 2- or 4-year institution. Preference is given to candidates in the Charlottesville area. The internship involves 150 total hours, worked part-time between August and December, with specific schedules determined upon hiring. The pay is $18.25/hour, and the location is a hybrid schedule (80% remote, 20% in-person in Charlottesville, VA).

Requirements

A student who will be actively enrolled at a 2- or 4-year institution for the 2026-2027 school year
Experience, coursework, or interest in exploring the non-profit or conservation field
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent attention to detail with demonstrated experience managing data
Ability to learn legal compliance procedures and follow instructions
Ability to work independently
A valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program

Nice To Haves

Experience with ArcGIS Pro software
Student located in the Charlottesville area

Responsibilities

Organizing legal documents such as annual monitoring reports, deeds, and surveys
Assisting with collecting and updating data on TNC lands for the United States Department of Agriculture
Cataloging digital file archives
Updating database information for TNC-held legal interests
Using GIS to update management plans and boundary maps for hunting leases on TNC lands
Assisting with updating and organizing existing land monitoring data into a new format
Assisting with other tasks or duties related to land protection or land stewardship

Benefits

orientation
professional development webinars
chances to visit TNC sites
opportunity to broaden experiences through interactions with Nature Conservancy staff and partners
competitive, comprehensive benefits package
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
flexible work environment