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Land Protection Database Intern

USA The Nature Conservancy

Durham, North Carolina

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$20.50–$20.50 Per Hour
SKILLS
Car Rentals, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Conservation, Data Entry, Data Quality, Data Structures, Database Programming, Datasheets, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Driver's License, File Management, File Systems, Filing System Design, Funding, High School Diploma, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Leadership, Licensing Compliance, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Development, Project Management Software, Project Tracking, Quality Management, Reporting Dashboards, Requirements Management, Risk, Safety/Work Safety, Spreadsheets, Team Player, Time Management, Usability Engineering
LOCATION
Durham, North Carolina
POSTED
1 day ago
What We Can Achieve Together:

The Land Protection Database Intern performs and participates in activities that support the Land Protection Team by building out a comprehensive database and filing system for land protection projects.

The Land Protection Database Intern contributes to conservation outcomes by helping build a comprehensive Smartsheet database of land protection projects and standardize digital files within Box. The Intern will gain hands-on experience with Smartsheet, digital file management, and the fundamentals of land protection practices.

Key activities may include:

Smartsheet Database Development (70%)
  • Design and build core Smartsheet structures to track land protection projects, including master project sheets, dashboards, and automated workflows.
  • Develop project intake forms to standardize how new land protection opportunities are submitted and evaluated.
  • Create and refine Smartsheet reports that pull data across multiple sheets for leadership visibility, deadline tracking, and portfolio-level monitoring.
  • Implement data validation and standardized fields to ensure consistency across all project entries.
  • Collaborate with staff to gather requirements and translate them into functional Smartsheet tools.
  • Develop quick-reference guides for the Smartsheet tools.

Project Tracking and Documentation (20%)
  • Create individual project tracking sheets that capture milestones, due dates, partners, funding sources, and conservation attributes.
  • Set up automated reminders and status updates to support project managers and maintain momentum on active projects.
  • Develop templates for recuring project types to streamline future data entry and reporting.

Box Filing System Standardization (10%)
  • Audit existing Box folders to understand current structures, naming conventions, and inconsistencies.
  • Design a standardized filing system for land protection projects, including folder hierarchies, naming conventions, and guidelines.
  • Migrate and reorganize existing project files into the new structure.
  • Document the new filing protocol so staff can easily maintain consistency going forward.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
  • Assist Land Protection staff in designing, building, and refining a Smartsheet database to track protection projects.
  • Review, organize, and standardize digital files stored in Box to ensure consistency, accessibility, and long-term usability.
  • Support the development of workflows and documentation that improve data quality and project tracking.
  • Collaborate with staff to understand land protection processes and translate those needs into effective data structures.
  • Maintain confidentiality and accuracy while working with sensitive project information.

We're Looking for You:

Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We're looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver. Come join TNC and apply today!

What You'll Bring:
  • High school diploma or GED and 6 months of related experience
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
  • Basic proficiency with spreadsheets or data-entry tools
  • Willingness to learn new software platforms, including Smartsheet
  • Strong communication skills and comfort asking questions to clarify tasks

Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Smartsheet
  • Experience with data organization, spreadsheets, or project management tools
  • Familiarity with cloud-based file storage systems
  • A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for improving systems and workflows

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

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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