Join our team.
At The Land Trust for Tennessee, we’re a team of farmers, lawyers, fundraisers, creatives, and conservation experts who care deeply about this land and the people who call it home. We work hard, we show up for each other, and we believe in protecting what makes Tennessee special.
We value collaboration, accountability, and balance—and we’re always learning and growing together. If you’re passionate about making a real, lasting impact across Tennessee, we’d love to meet you.
Career Opportunities
Please apply to our Job Opportunities here.
Director of Stewardship
Please check back often for future opportunities with The Land Trust for Tennessee. If you have any questions please contact Kayla Noel, Director of HR & Organizational Culture at [email protected].
Current Internship Opportunities
We require a commitment of at least 8 weeks. An internship’s start and end dates are flexible based on the responsibilities and needs of each position. Here are our ideal date ranges for 2026 Internships:
Spring 2026: January 26 – April 17
Summer 2026: May 18 – August 7
Fall 2026: September 14 – December 11
Community Engagement Internship
Lead volunteer programs and outreach initiatives that enhance community involvement and awareness.
Digital Marketing Internship
Help grow brand awareness and connect with audiences through digital communications such as newsletters, social media, and campaigns.
Glen Leven Farm Steward Internship
Help care for and maintain Glen Leven Farm through trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and assisting with volunteer groups.
Stewardship Internship: Chattanooga
Conduct field visits to protected properties, communicate with landowners and assist with research.
Stewardship Internship: Nashville
Conduct field visits to protected properties, communicate with landowners and assist with research as well as help with trail and farm work at Glen Leven Farm.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Internships are unpaid and must be for college credit. If your school requires you to submit your internship information by a certain date, please specify this in your application. To apply, please send a resume and letter of interest to Kayla Noel at [email protected].
Benefits of working at The Land Trust
The Land Trust for Tennessee is an equal opportunity employer and offers employment opportunity based on job qualifications, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran’s status, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) poster entitled “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” can be accessed here. All of The Land Trust for Tennessee’s offices are tobacco-free environments.