Education Intern

Trees Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 6700 - 7100; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Trees Atlanta seeks an Education Intern for in-person work at the Kendeda TreeHouse in Oakland City, with 12–15 hours per week. You will assist coordination of Trees Atlanta’s Education programs and support volunteers, instructors, and event staff.

The role emphasizes CRM data management, event support, and developing a final internship project. Flexible start/end dates apply, with a stipend provided.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent; college credit may meet internship requirements
• Interest in environmental science, education, horticulture, biology, or nonprofit management
• Detail-oriented, autonomous, and able to work in teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills and self-motivation
• Willingness to support in-person events at Trees Atlanta offices and around Atlanta
• Experience with Office, Salesforce, and Google Suite is a plus

Responsabilidades

• Maintain Salesforce CRM and Zoom to input data and create reports
• Assist in securing supplies for educational programs
• Help with program registration administration (camp, speaking events, etc.)
• Create reports to share with Trees Atlanta staff
• Serve as a liaison with volunteers, instructors, and guest speakers
• Support school break camps as a camp sub when needed
• Provide general information about Trees Atlanta to the public
• Assist with marketing education programs (flyers, videos, photos)
• Attend team meetings
• Optional: develop a project to complete at end of internship

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Autonomous

Team player

Public outreach

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Office

Salesforce

Google Suite

Descripción del empleo

Education Intern

Employment Type: Internship

Employment Classification: Independent Contractor

Start Date: February 24, 2027 (flexible)

End Date: August 30, 2027 (flexible)

Reports to: Adult Education Coordinator and Education Registrar

Stipend: $3700 Stipend (12-15 hours/week)

Trees Atlanta’s mission is to protect & improve Atlanta’s urban forest by planting, conserving & educating. Trees Atlanta is a non-profit community group that has served Atlanta for over 40 years through tree planting, tree care, education, and forest restoration. Trees Atlanta volunteers assist in all aspects of the organization. They plant and care for trees, remove invasive plants from local greenspaces, lead tours, and much more.

Job Description

Trees Atlanta’s Education Internship is an opportunity for individuals to gain experience working with an environmental non-profit organization. As the Education Intern, you will assist with the coordination for Trees Atlanta’s Education programs. This is an in-person internship that takes place at the Trees Atlanta Kendeda TreeHouse in Oakland City (and in surrounding areas.)

The Education Program Intern will

• Maintain Salesforce CRM and Zoom to input data and create reports.
• Assist in creating or securing supplies for educational programs
• Assist with admin function concerning program registration (camp, speaking event, etc.)
• Create reports to share with Trees Atlanta staff.
• Serve as a liaison with volunteers, instructors, and guest speakers.
• Support school break camps by acting as a camp sub as needed.
• Help provide general information about Trees Atlanta to the public.
• Assist with marketing education programs that may include creating flyers, making videos, taking photos, etc.
• Attend team meetings
• Optional: Develop a project to complete at end of internship

What you need

• High School Degree or equivalent (If currently in college this opportunity can be used to meet internship requirements/credits).
• Interest in environmental science, education, horticulture, biology, non-profit management
• Detail-oriented and autonomous.
• Works well in teams.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Be self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Experience with Office, Salesforce, and Google Suite is a plus.
• Be available to support in-person events at Trees Atlanta office and around Atlanta.
• Ability to commute to the Trees Atlanta Kendeda TreeHouse (825 Warner Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30310) office for the position.
• Be available to work some weekends and evenings to attend various Trees Atlanta staff, educational, and volunteering events
• Experience working with children/willingness to work with children ages 6-12 for camp help & assistance
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift heavy items and work in all types of outdoor weather conditions (Atlanta will be hot in the summer!)
• Be able to ride a bike to support camp as needed.

Background Verification Disclaimer

All final candidates will be required to pass both a criminal background check and drug screening; adverse results could impact hiring (Trees Atlanta is a participant in the Federal Drug-Free Workplace program).