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Conservation Project Coordinator

USA The Nature Conservancy

Charlottesville, Virginia

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Charlottesville, Virginia
POSTED
20 days ago
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. 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 receive an orientation, professional development webinars, 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. At the end of their internship, STEP interns will give a short presentation about their time at TNC to the Virginia staff.

This position will be open for at least two-weeks from the posting date. Please submit a resume and cover letter. Application materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Zoom interviews will occur in mid-May with final hiring decisions made by May 29.

Schedule: 150 hours total, intended to be worked on a part-time basis between August - December. Specific schedules will be determined upon hiring.

Pay: $18.25/hour

Location: Hybrid schedule, 80% remote, 20% in-person in Charlottesville, VA (either office time, or through scheduled visits)

The Position:

The Nature Conservancy is looking for an intern who is interested in learning about the data management, compliance, and project management aspects of conservation. This role will involve working closely with our Virginia Conservation Coordinator and our Central Stewardship Team to assist with tasks related to land management, hunt leases, agricultural data, and the land trust accreditation renewal process. The intern will work in accordance with The Nature Conservancy's standard operating procedures, Land Trust Alliance standards and practices, and other government codes, statutes, and regulations. Their work will help to ensure the protection of conservation values on over 65 nature preserves across the state of Virginia.

The intern should demonstrate an interest in conservation, and have project management abilities, proficiency with technology, attention to detail, high level of organization, and flexibility in handling multiple projects.

This position is scheduled to be a part-time, four-month role. Candidates must be actively enrolled students. Preference is for candidates currently located in the Charlottesville area.

Main responsibilities include:
  • 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

What You'll Bring:
  • 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

Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with ArcGIS Pro software
  • Student located in the Charlottesville area

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. 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.

The pay for a candidate selected for this position is $18.25/hour. This only applies to cand

About the Company

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USA The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

We address the most pressing conservation threats at the largest scale. Thanks to the support of our more than 1 million members, we’ve built a tremendous record of success since our founding in 1951:
  • We've protected more than 119 million acres of land and thousands of miles of rivers worldwide — and we operate more than 100 marine conservation projects globally.
  • We work in all 50 states and more than 72 countries — protecting habitats from grasslands to coral reefs, from Australia to Alaska to Zambia.
  • We address threats to conservation involving climate change, fresh water, oceans, and conservation lands.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
FOUNDED
1951
WEBSITE
http://www.nature.org

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