Communications & Media Intern

Communications & Media Intern (Spring Semester)
Location: Downtown Nashville, TN (on-site) 
Hours: 15–20 per week, flexible 
Pay: $15 an hour 
Start Date: January 21 
Deadline to Apply: December 1

Position Summary: TennGreen, a 501(c)(3) non-profit which works to conserve land to allow nature and people to thrive, seeks an enthusiastic, hard-working intern to support our communication and marketing efforts. Typical tasks include supporting digital content creation and social media engagement, brand design, and organizing media assets. This is a hands-on internship ideal for students interested in communications, public relations, digital media, or nonprofit marketing.

Primary Responsibilities:
●Assist with creating and scheduling social media content.
●Support audience engagement eff orts across Facebook and Instagram.
●Produce simple branded graphics, illustrations, and GIF/sticker assets.
●Assist with proofreading and updating digital content.
●Collect quotes/testimonials from participant submissions.
●Organize and label photo assets; maintain campaign photo folders.
●Help promote TennGreen events on regional event calendars.
●Support communications needs for campaigns like the Hike-a-Thon.
●Perform additional communications tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:
● Enrolled in a Nashville-area college program (Communications, PR, Journalism,    Marketing, Graphic Design, or related).
● Strong writing, organization, and communication skills.
● Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
● Experience with Google Workspace and Canva (or similar tools).
● Attention to detail and eagerness to learn.
● Must have a personal laptop.

Work Environment: This position is office-based from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., with occasional off-site meetings and events. 

Learning Outcomes: 
Interns will gain:
● Experience in digital communications and non-profit marketing.
● Training in brand management and visual asset organization.
● Opportunities to build portfolio pieces.
● Mentorship and exposure to professional communications workflows.

To Apply: Please send your cover letter, resume (and optional portfolio) to media@tenngreen.org by December 1, with anticipated notification on or before December 19th. The internship runs from January 21 through May (with a flexible end date, in accordance with the semester).

About TennGreen: Since 1998, TennGreen Land Conservancy has been at the forefront of conserving Tennessee’s unique natural treasures, from wetlands to mountains. Our mission is to protect land where people and nature can thrive. Learn more about our work at tenngreen.org.