Landscape Architecture Intern

The Nature Conservancy • Richmond, VA

6h • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

What We Can Achieve Together: 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
• STEP is designed for people early in their careers or with limited prior professional experience.
• This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program .
• Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers."
• To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page under the FAQ section.
• 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.
• Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here .
• We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

What This Job Offers

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