Intern with Green Interchange

Green Interchange 501(c)(3) is a non-profit organization that plants trees and uses natural solutions to improve Tennessee’s air, land, water, and communities. 

We are looking for interns for the following opportunities: 

Marketing & Events Management Intern(s)

• Provide leadership for Plant a Tree for Tennessee on April 20, 2024, including all preparations leading up to the event, participation/leadership at the event, and follow up.
• Create and edit content for website, social media, and newsletters.
• Manage ads and engage followers on social media.
• Write and distribute press releases. Update media list.
• Recruit sponsors, supporters & volunteers for other events.

Development & Fundraising Intern(s)

• Research prospective members, sponsors, partners, supporters, and funders/grant opportunities and assist with data entry and marketing/communications outreach.
• Assist in writing and submitting grant applications / Data Entry and Reporting in Donor Perfect System.
• Create and implement fundraising campaigns.
• Support fundraising campaigns for initiatives including Garrison Creek, the Plant a Tree Programs, and others.

​Environmental Field Intern(s)

• Coordinate and implement tree planting and native grasses/pollinator initiatives and waterways restoration projects. Activities require lifting, digging, and other hard labor.
• Provide support including watering and other maintenance projects, marking tree planting/no mow areas, supplies management, site evaluations, and more.
• Assist with event planning and participating in other related events.
• Participate in monthly river restoration projects in Murfreesboro and Spring
  Hill.
• Assist with TN Tree project: Planting trees, tree giveaway, and tree
  maintenance events and projects.

Policy Intern(s)

• Help with planning 2024 Conservation Education and Recycle Day on the Hill.
• Research and reporting on key topics as they may come up at the Legislature.
• Attend Thursday evening (5:30 pm) TN Conservation Voters’ Bill Review and report (January – May).
• Assist with Communications concerning Agenda, Legislative Priorities

For all internships, work will primarily be done remotely, under supervision of Green Interchange management for 4-10 hours per week.  Field and Event work may be done on-site, most likely in Middle TN. 

​Internships are unpaid, but may be applied to work/study programs for credit, and may be tailored to meet your school/career objectives. Work related expenses will be reimbursed. Reliable internet connection, computer, and cell phone required. To apply send resume & cover letter to [email protected] with "Intern application" in subject line.