Education Intern

Education Intern

Employment Type: Internship

Employment Classification: Independent Contractor (Exempt)
Start Date: May 6, 2026
End Date: November 1, 2026 (flexible end date)
Reports to: Director of Education
Salary: $3750 Stipend (12 - 15 hours/week)

Trees Atlanta is a nationally recognized non-profit community group that protects and improves Atlanta’s urban forest by planting, conserving, and educating. Founded in 1985, Trees Atlanta works tirelessly to address Atlanta’s tree loss, protect its forests, and create new greenspace. Empowered by its wonderful community of volunteers, Trees Atlanta serves the metro Atlanta area, and has grown to become one of Atlanta’s most widely known and supported non-profit organizations.

Job Description
Trees Atlanta’s Education Program Internship is an opportunity for individuals to gain experience working with an environmental non-profit organization. As the Education Intern, you will assist with coordination for Trees Atlanta’s Education programs. This is an on-site position.

The Education Program Intern will:

• Maintain Salesforce CRM to input data and create reports.
• Coordinate logistics for select Education events (either in-person or virtual)
• Assist with admin function concerning program registration (camp, speaking events, etc.)
• Create reports to share with Trees Atlanta staff.
• Serve as a liaison with volunteers, instructors, and guest speakers.
• Support school break camps.
• Help provide general information about Trees Atlanta to the public.
• Attend team meetings

What you need:

• High School Degree or equivalent (If currently in college this opportunity can be used to meet internship requirements/credits).
• Interest in environmental science, education, horticulture, biology, non-profit management
• Basic knowledge of environmental education is helpful.
• Detail-oriented and autonomous.
• Works well in teams.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Be self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Experience with Office, Salesforce, and Google Suite is a plus.
• Be available to support in-person events at Trees Atlanta office and around Atlanta.
• Be available to work some weekends and evenings.
• Be able to ride a bike to support camp as needed.
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift heavy items and work in all types of outdoor weather conditions

To Apply

• Please submit an employment application. Applicants must upload a cover letter and a resume in order to complete and submit the application. In your cover letter you may share what you are looking to gain from this experience, a meaningful educational experience, your interest in environmental non-profits, interest in working with underserved communities, etc.
• Candidates selected to move forward in the process will be contacted to set-up a brief phone call to answer any questions regarding the position following completion of application (resume and cover letter.) Candidates will then be selected to move forward with an in-person interview. This interview will take place in-person with two education team members. Final candidates will be asked to submit at least 3 references before a conditional offer will be extended.

Background Verification Disclaimer

• All final candidates will be required to pass both a criminal background check and drug screening; adverse results could impact hiring (Trees Atlanta is a participant in the Federal Drug-Free Workplace program).

All new hires will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States of America. Trees Atlanta in compliance with regulation set by the Department of Homeland Security. Trees Atlanta is a registered E-Verify employer.