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Careers & Internships

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

Apply to career opportunities here.

Finance Manager

Apply by 8/31/26

The Finance Manager is responsible for maintaining the balance sheet and the statement of activities, assisting with LTTN Leadership Team needs, working with the Finance and Audit Committee of the LTTN Board of Directors, and ensuring that LTTN complies with all state, federal, and local requirements and filings. This full-time position is based in Nashville and offers an impactful, challenging work opportunity at one of the nation’s premier conservation organizations.

Position Description

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].

Internship Opportunities

Apply to internship opportunities here.

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 Fall 2026 Internships: 

Stewardship and Conservation GIS Internship

Use GIS to analyze, map, and document the natural resources and boundaries of protected properties.

Position Description

Volunteer Engagement Internship

Lead volunteer programs and outreach initiatives that enhance community involvement and awareness.

Position Description

Glen Leven Farm Steward Internship

Help care for and maintain Glen Leven Farm through trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and assisting with volunteer groups.

Position Description

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Internships are unpaid and are open to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as individuals within one year of college graduation. Receiving college credit is preferred but not required. If your school requires internship documentation by a specific date, please note this in your application.


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.