Communications Internship | Summer 2026
Harpeth Conservancy, Nashville, TN, United States
Harpeth Conservancy seeks an energetic, knowledgeable, self-starter to assist communications and outreach efforts. This seasonal, unpaid internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of communications responsibilities while working for a well-known community based nonprofit organization.
About Harpeth Conservancy
Founded in 1999, the Harpeth Conservancy mission is to restore and protect clean water and healthy ecosystems for rivers in Tennessee by employing scientific expertise and collaborative relationships to develop, promote and support broad community stewardship and action.
Responsibilities
Create content for Harpeth Conservancy’s social media presence, including creating Instagram/Facebook updates and events
Assist in planning and writing content for Harpeth Conservancy’s website and other online platforms
Work with staff to distill technical information in an easy-to-understand way to the public
Collect and organize information for regularly scheduled emails (eBlasts)
Assist the Communications Manager with communications strategies and tasks related to major campaigns
Prepare outreach materials for community engagement events for volunteers and/or other staff members
Represent Harpeth Conservancy at community events/outreach opportunities
Desired Skills, Experience, and Qualifications
Excellent communication (written, oral, interpersonal) and organization skills.
Knowledge of computers
Experience with Microsoft Word Suite, Canva, and other design software
Understanding of various social media platforms
Willing to work indoors and outdoors, able to lift 25+ lbs
Available weekends, as scheduled ahead of time
Reliable, responsible, and flexible
Access to a car to travel to various sites in the greater Nashville area
Ability to participate within a multi-disciplinary team as well as act independently as needed
Interest in biology, wildlife, environmental policy, and education is a plus
Experience in environmental education, outreach, volunteer management, event planning, social media management, and more
Experience working in an outdoor setting and in a nonprofit work environment
Gain a network of nonprofit and environmental professionals – including policy experts, watershed scientists, community organizers, communications, and development staff
Please send cover letter and resume to Jess Martin at jessmartin@harpethriver.org with the subject line “Fall Communications Internship – 2025”
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About Harpeth Conservancy
Founded in 1999, the Harpeth Conservancy mission is to restore and protect clean water and healthy ecosystems for rivers in Tennessee by employing scientific expertise and collaborative relationships to develop, promote and support broad community stewardship and action.
Responsibilities
Create content for Harpeth Conservancy’s social media presence, including creating Instagram/Facebook updates and events
Assist in planning and writing content for Harpeth Conservancy’s website and other online platforms
Work with staff to distill technical information in an easy-to-understand way to the public
Collect and organize information for regularly scheduled emails (eBlasts)
Assist the Communications Manager with communications strategies and tasks related to major campaigns
Prepare outreach materials for community engagement events for volunteers and/or other staff members
Represent Harpeth Conservancy at community events/outreach opportunities
Desired Skills, Experience, and Qualifications
Excellent communication (written, oral, interpersonal) and organization skills.
Knowledge of computers
Experience with Microsoft Word Suite, Canva, and other design software
Understanding of various social media platforms
Willing to work indoors and outdoors, able to lift 25+ lbs
Available weekends, as scheduled ahead of time
Reliable, responsible, and flexible
Access to a car to travel to various sites in the greater Nashville area
Ability to participate within a multi-disciplinary team as well as act independently as needed
Interest in biology, wildlife, environmental policy, and education is a plus
Experience in environmental education, outreach, volunteer management, event planning, social media management, and more
Experience working in an outdoor setting and in a nonprofit work environment
Gain a network of nonprofit and environmental professionals – including policy experts, watershed scientists, community organizers, communications, and development staff
Please send cover letter and resume to Jess Martin at jessmartin@harpethriver.org with the subject line “Fall Communications Internship – 2025”
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