Mukwonago Agricultural Stewardship Intern Conservancy

The Mukwonago Agricultural Stewardship Intern will work with the Associate Director of Agricultural Strategies, the Southeast Wisconsin Stewardship Coordinator at TNC and external partners such as the Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Program Manager at Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) to support The Nature Conservancy’s mission to conserve the land and water upon which all life depends.

The intern will contribute to agricultural conservation and land management efforts to advance conservation practices that promote healthier soils, cleaner water, enhanced climate resilience, and increased biodiversity. In their role, the intern will participate in agricultural conservation research, develop media projects that showcase the conservation efforts of farmers and producer-led groups statewide, compile and summarize data, and represent TNC at public engagement opportunities.

In addition, the intern will assist with hands-on work managing TNC preserves and supporting the prevention and control of aquatic invasive species (AIS).

This is a full-time, 12-week summer internship, expected to start on or before June 1, 2026. The role requires 40 hours per week from June through possibly through September 2026 (term flexible, to be negotiated based on individual circumstances) and offers compensation of $17.00 per hour. Please note that housing is not provided, and transportation to and from the office and work sites is the applicant’s responsibility.

This position involves up to 50% travel and field-based work based out of East Troy, WI, offering hands-on experience in conservation and agriculture.