Virginia State University Natural Resources Intern

The Nature Conservancy • Richmond, VA

257d • $17 • Remote

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 Team. 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. All STEP interns will receive an orientation, training opportunities, and chances to visit TNC sites. Along the way, interns will have the opportunity to broaden their experiences through interactions with Nature Conservancy staff and partners.

Requirements

• Must be a current Virginia State University student.
• Proven interest in exploring a career in the field of conservation.
• A willingness to work outdoors, sometimes in variable weather and physically challenging conditions.
• Experience learning new procedures and following instructions.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience, coursework, or other training using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with field data collection at our Piney Grove Preserve.
• Assisting with vegetation monitoring, tree coring, and seed collection at our Piney Grove Preserve.
• Using ArcPRO software to assemble field data and to create maps for various forest stewardship and public outreach projects.

Benefits

• Health care benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• 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

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree