Science Communications & Social Media Intern

What We Can Achieve Together: The Nature Conservancy’s Internships @TNC program offers paid, 8-week summer engagement opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates. Internships may be based out of locations around the United States and gain hands-on experience that connects academic learning with real-world conservation work. As part of this internship program, you’ll step into a supportive learning environment where your perspective truly matters! Interns will contribute new insights to real projects and collaborate with teams across the Conservancy to explore creative solutions. Participants receive a structured and engaging onboarding week, professional development and training, meaningful mentorship, and valuable networking opportunities all while contributing to impactful projects that support our mission. This 8-week engagement will begin on Monday, June 15 – Friday, August 7, 2026. Interns will be required to complete a capstone project. Join us and help advance TNC’s 2030 goals. We’re Looking for You: To help advance our 2030 goals, The Nature Conservancy is investing in the power of science and the stories that bring it to life, and we’re looking for one committed intern to join us in that mission. Our work sits at the intersection of people, nature, and innovation, where creative communication and curiosity are essential. We’re seeking a purpose‑driven, enthusiastic individual who’s excited to translate complex science into engaging social media and digital content. If you’re inspired by conservation, energized by storytelling, and eager to make a meaningful impact for the planet and its people, this role is an opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to something bigger. What You’ll Bring: Here is an example of what this looks like. Who you will be supporting and what a typical day looks like. Include: Project(s): Science Social Media Content Development Short‑Form Video Production Task(s): Draft posts, captions, and visual concepts for TNC science platforms on LinkedIn and Bluesky. Edit and produce short videos for Bluesky (mainly scientist interviews). Responsibility: Translate scientific findings into clear, engaging, audience‑friendly content. Increase engagement through creative, high‑impact video storytelling. Goal(s): Strengthen TNC Science’s digital presence and make our scientific work more accessible and inspiring. Increase engagement through creative, high‑impact video storytelling. Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, graduate program, or a recent graduate (within six months) of advertising, communications (science, technical, or other related specialties), journalism, marketing, environmental science, digital media, or a related field. Experience using MS Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook Understanding of social media platforms and content creation, including familiarity with posting, scheduling, and platform norms on LinkedIn and Bluesky. Comfortable creating content in Canva and Adobe Premiere Pro (or other comparable video editing software). Experience creating digital content, such as social posts, short‑form videos, graphics, or written communication for public audiences. Salary Information: The pay rate for the selected candidate is $22/hr. 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. Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub. 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. Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings! TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to [email protected] with Request for Accommodation in the subject line. The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than a million members and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and over 400 scientists, we impact conservation in 79 countries and territories: 37 by direct conservation impact and 42 through partners. To conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill our needs and enrich our lives.