What We Can Achieve Together:
The Nags Head Woods Preserve Visitor Outreach and Communication Intern performs and participates in preserve operations, maintenance and management.
We’re Looking for You:
The Visitor Outreach and Communication Intern supports and enhances visitor services at the Nags Head Woods Preserve. This position is a summer internship that will work on educational graphic content and visitor services in Nags Head Woods Preserve (Preserve), owned by The Nature Conservancy in northeastern North Carolina. Key responsibilities include improving the overall visitor experience, updating Pavilion exhibits, and developing outreach materials and providing educational guided hikes.
The intern helps maintain areas of the preserve used by the public and contributes to the creation of interpretive educational materials and exhibits. They also assist with stewardship projects such as invasive plant management and native plant restoration.
Additional duties include maintaining facilities, tools, and equipment, as well as opening and closing the preserve buildings.
Key activities may include:
Visitor services, outreach, and education (70%):
Greet visitors, engage in visitor conversation, and answer visitor questions.
Photography and video of nature sights on the Preserve; assist staff in promoting the Preserve on social media.
Staffing and supervision of visitor use of our improved Pavilion space – providing interpretive education using a 3D map of the preserve and 75” touchscreen display.
Develop and improve Pavilion exhibits, primarily creating visual content about the preserve or a virtual hike of the woods, and other NC TNC work –fish passage/floodplain, wetland, and oyster reef restoration.
Assist with leading weekly hikes and open house events for visitors in Nags Head Woods Preserve as well as educational programming for summer camp programs.
Preserve Stewardship Support (10%):
Organize and clean kiosk, lobby, and other visitor areas to appropriately represent The Nature Conservancy.
Assist with preserve stewardship projects including invasive plant management and native plant restoration.
Ensure hiking trails are passable and clean; other physical outdoor tasks as directed.
General Office Support (20%):
Create and maintain facility and stewardship management electronic records.
Scan and upload documents as digital files.
Perform additional administrative tasks as directed, including mailings, and updating documents.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
This is an hourly, summer position (35 hours/week) for a 10-week term. Responsibilities of this role include:
May interact with visitors.
Works under close or infrequent supervision.
May work in variable weather conditions, in isolated settings, and under minor physically demanding circumstances.
Requiring minor physical exertion and/or muscular strain.
What You’ll Bring:
High school diploma or GED and 6 months of related experience
Experience familiarity with camera, video and graphic design software like Canva.
Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. First Aid, CPR, herbicide or pesticide application).
Desired Qualifications
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
Ability to follow instructions from colleagues/coworkers/team members.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to obtain a driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
Prior work and/or volunteer experience with the public.
Clear communication skills via written, spoken, and graphical means in English.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in both an independent and team environment.
Familiarity with Canva, video equipment, and social media graphic design
Ability to complete tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g.; Word, Excel, Canva, Web browsers).
Salary Information:
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $15.50 – $17.00 per hour. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.
Who We Are:
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”
What We Bring:
Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!
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.
Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.
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