Landscape Architecture Intern

The Nature Conservancy • Richmond, VA

10d • $18 - $18

About The Position

Join TNC Virginia as a STEP Intern! The goal of STEP is to create pathways for people seeking to gain experience with a conservation focused organization. We currently offer paid internships in a range of disciplines across our Virginia Teams. With a focus on recruiting and developing a diverse staff, we strive to create an environment where people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities feel welcomed to participate in conservation. Wherever you are in your educational journey; community college, technical school, four-year program, or graduate school, STEP may have an opportunity for you to consider! All STEP interns will participate in an orientation, professional development webinars, and a group field trip. Along the way, interns will have the opportunity to broaden their experiences through interactions with Nature Conservancy staff and partners. This position will close on February 15, 2026 at midnight. Zoom interviews will occur in early March with final hiring decisions made by March 31. Schedule: 35 hours/week for 10 weeks from May 29 – August 7, 2026 Orientation: All interns are required to attend a two-day orientation in Charlottesville on May 27-28, 2026 Pay: $18.25/hour Location: Richmond, VA Housing: A housing stipend is available as needed for this location The Position: Our Stream and Wetland Mitigation Program is looking for a landscape architect intern to work on several team projects. This intern will need to gain a strong understanding of TNC’s stream and wetland restoration work. The intern will work to develop a restoration guide that can serve as a resource for the team, partners, and landowners. In addition, the intern will be responsible for developing interpretive signage for a SWMP restoration site. This includes research, design, and budgeting for the signage. This position will involve some travel. All interns will dedicate 5% of their time to professional development activities through STEP.

Requirements

• A current undergraduate student, recent graduate (within one year), or current graduate student
• Majoring in Landscape Architecture
• Experience with Adobe Suite
• Experience designing visual communication
• Experience writing and editing documents
• Interest in Stream and Wetland Restoration
• This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.
• Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with plant identification
• Education or other training with Virginia’s habitats and species
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Work with the SWMP team to gain an understanding of stream and wetland restoration, mitigation, and the SWMP program
• Assemble a graphic restoration guide for landowners and partners
• Create designs for interpretive signage communicating landscape history and restoration
• Work with SWMP team to budget and plan for signage fabrication and installation

Benefits

• TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed