Urban Land Stewardship and Engagement

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Urban Land Stewardship and Engagement Intern -JR101839 What We Can Achieve Together: The Urban Land Stewardship andEngagement Intern will have a summer experience working oncommunity-based conservation efforts happening in Milwaukee with a focuson neighborhood-based tree planting projects and other land stewardshipand green infrastructure maintenance opportunities with TNC and itspartners. This position will also provide field experiences and formalpaid training opportunities in conservation related topics and skills.This is a full-time 35 hours a week summer internship position workingfrom June to August 2026. This position is paid $17.00 per hour.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Work outside and do physical work to care for thenatural environment including native plant and tree planting,landscaping and maintenance is a must. Reviewing, researching,analyzing, and developing written plans and reports related toenvironmental or conservation fields of study. Performing basic tasks ona computer like word-processing and email. Availability to attend amandatory intern cohort orientation in Madison, WI in early June.Availability to attend all or a portion of multi-day TNC Wisconsin AllStaff retreat scheduled for June 15 - 18, 2026. Applicants must havereliable transportation for commuting to and from the office and worksites on a daily basis. RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE May interact withvolunteers, and community partners. Works in dynamic environments wherework is completed in team settings, with close supervisor direction, orself-directed depending on the project. May work in variable weatherconditions, at remote locations for long periods of time in isolatedsettings, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physicallydemanding circumstances. Requires some physical exertion and/or muscularstrain. What You'll Bring: High school diploma or GED and 6 months ofrelated experience Experience performing physical tasks, sometimes underadverse conditions or inclement weather. Experience followinginstructions from colleagues and working on team projects. Experienceusing computers, including internet, word-processing, and emailprograms. Must have access to reliable transportation that provides fora daily commute to and from the TNC workspace located at 247 W.Freshwater Way, Milwaukee, WI 53203. Desired QualificationsMulti-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experienceappreciated. May be either currently enrolled in college or graduatedwithin 12 months with college-level coursework in natural resources,environmental studies, biology, or related field, or similar fieldexperience. Experience collecting and/or analyzing field data.Experience, familiarity and comfort with doing basic land stewardshipincluding invasive plant species removal, plant and tree identification,tree planting (i.e. whips, 2in diameter, and ball and burlap), tree care(i.e. basic pruning, etc.) Experience working in a team setting, withvolunteers and community-based organizations from socially andeconomically vulnerable communities. Ability to communicate with andplan conservation activities with community-based groups and residentvolunteers, and where cross-cultural communication may be necessary.Experience coordinating volunteers and volunteer activities. Access tobasic personal safety equipment and outdoor supplies (i.e. work boots,weather appropriate clothing, head gear) Other supplies like safetygoogles, hand tools, gloves and other supplies will be provided by TNC.This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance withTNC's Auto Safety Program. Employees may not driveConservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles onbehalf of the Conservancy if considered

Created: 2026-02-06