2026 Summer Internship Applications Now Open

Lowcountry Land Trust Inc; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Lowcountry Land Trust Inc in Charleston, SC, is offering four paid summer internship opportunities focused on land conservation. Interns will have roles in Community Outreach, Fundraising & Communications, GIS, and Legal Policy. These positions provide valuable experience for students and young professionals eager to contribute to environmental protection and community engagement. Applications are open until March 12, 2026, and will be handled by Ellen Blake via email.

Qualifications

• Passion for land conservation and environmental protection.
• Strong communication and outreach abilities.
• Experience with geospatial data management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide community outreach and program building support.
• Assist with administrative tasks in fundraising and communications.
• Support geospatial data management and analysis.
• Conduct policy outreach and research support.

Job description

2026 Summer Internship Applications Now Open

Lowcountry Land Trust is excited to announce four paid summer internship opportunities for students and young professionals passionate about land conservation and environmental protection.

• Community Conservation Intern: This position will provide community outreach, program building, and research support to the Angel Oak Preserve and Community Lands teams at Lowcountry Land Trust. The intern will experience how a local nonprofit approaches relationship-building, park planning, and data analysis to advance its work.
• Fundraising & Communications Intern: This position will provide administrative support to the Advancement department at Lowcountry Land Trust to ensure efficiency. The intern will experience the fundraising and communications functions of a land trust and how they advance the organization as a whole.
• GIS & Conservation Planning Intern: This position will provide geospatial data management and analysis support to the land protection team at Lowcountry Land Trust. The intern will experience how a land trust conducts community and landscape‑scale conservation and how GIS tools advance its work.
• Legal Policy Intern: This position will provide policy outreach, conservation easement interpretation, and research support to the land protection and stewardship teams at Lowcountry Land Trust. The intern will experience how a local nonprofit approaches legislative relationships to advance its work.

These internships offer a unique opportunity for individuals to gain valuable experience in the field of land conservation while making a positive impact on the local community.

To apply, please email a cover letter (clearly stating the internship you are applying for), a resume, and three references in one PDF addressed to Ellen Blake at [e-mail] . Applications will be accepted until March 12, 2026. The interview process will begin on March 16, 2026, and finish on April 10, 2026.