The Nature Conservancy is hiring a Graduate Innovation Intern to provide a novel perspective and help advance our conservation mission. You will work remotely with innovation leadership and program teams to identify, design, and implement innovative approaches that enhance the impact of our projects.
What You'll Do
- Help identify, design, and implement innovative approaches to enhance the impact of conservation projects.
- Bring your background and expertise to significantly advance innovation in conservation.
- Work may include creating processes, building conservation solutions, designing program work, generating materials, analyzing investments or policies, or introducing new methods and best practices.
- Work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities at various levels of leadership.
What We're Looking For
- Must be enrolled in a graduate academic program for the duration of the internship.
- Located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.
- Experience working in a team environment.
- Experience using research tools and computer systems.
- Experience supporting complex projects and strategic initiatives in an unstructured environment.
Nice to Have
- A desire to grow in this role and tackle big challenges through a learning-by-doing approach.
- Willingness to work cross-functionally and with multiple priorities at various levels of leadership.
- Willingness to work remotely and independently (with guidance) 35 hours per week from 10-12 weeks.
- Ability to apply your expertise and unique background to help transform our organization.
- Ability to communicate accurately, transparently, and to apply feedback.
- Ability to use technology (Microsoft Suite, Zoom, etc.) for business processes or willingness and dedication to learn.
- True interest in bringing your diversity of thinking and background to a conservation organization.
- Interest in learning and applying innovation methods to challenges facing the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to think outside of the box and challenge the status quo.
- Passion for change management, activism, leadership, creativity, innovation.
- A strong sense of ethical responsibility.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Suite
- Zoom
Team & Environment
You will work remotely with innovation leadership and program teams, reporting directly to innovation leadership.
Benefits & Compensation
- Starting pay range generally within $20.00 hourly for USA candidates.
- Health care benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- 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
- Flexible work environment
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates located anywhere in the U.S.
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.
