Careers & Internships

Internships

Blue Ridge PRISM is a hard-working, team-oriented conservation organization committed to improving the health of our natural world for future generations. We welcome interns who share that commitment and are ready to make a real-world impact.

Our unpaid internships are highly competitive and typically offered to undergraduate candidates with specialized skills, relevant experience, and a passion for protecting our environment.

Virtual internship opportunities — See detailed descriptions of each position or visit the Blue Ridge PRISM page on Handshake:

• Communications Intern

• Video and Photo Intern

• Invasive Plant Research Intern

• Google AdWords Grant Management Intern

We offer three internship cycles a year:

• Winter: January to May

• Summer: June to July

• Fall: August to December

Specific dates are flexible. Available internships may vary slightly from cycle to cycle. 

Preference will be given to interns who can commit 20 hours a week in the summer and/or 10 hours a week during the academic term.

If you are seeking credit for this internship, we’ll be happy to work with you and your school.

To apply: Send a cover letter and resume to Diana Kightlinger at diana@blueridgeprism.org or follow the instructions on Handshake.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!