The Tree Adoption Program Intern is responsible for supporting and assisting with different aspects of the Tree Adoption Program at Tree Pittsburgh, which distributes thousands of trees to residents throughout Allegheny County each year. This is a position for an individual who is looking to be on their feet, making a tangible impact in communities through an environmental non-profit organization!
The intern position can fulfill college credit internship requirements of 150 hours for the spring 2026 semester, and Tree Pittsburgh is open to discussing any additional school internship requirements. However, those who are not seeking college credit, and/or do not need a full 150 hours for their internship, are still encouraged to apply. If seeking to receive college credit, the candidate must have their school advisor approve the internship by signing the internship offer letter alongside the candidate.
Position start date, end date, and hours per week are flexible and negotiable depending on the candidate’s needs and availability. However, the ideal candidate would have the following open availability in their schedule (between roughly March 2 through at least May 16, 2026, with your shifts totaling a minimum of 10 to 15 hours a week). A more detailed description of shifts and needs is available in the job description.
The Tree Adoption Program Intern will support the Tree Adoption Program Manager and Tree Adoption Program Coordinator on campus and out in communities to prepare for, staff, and close out Tree Adoption events.
Learn more about the position here.
To apply, email the following items to jobs@treepittsburgh.org and use the subject line “Your Last Name_Tree Adoption Program Intern”:
- A cover letter with the filename “Last Name_Tree Adoption Program Intern_Cover Letter”
- Your resume with the filename “Last Name_Tree Adoption Program Intern_Resume”
- In your cover letter, you must include the following:
- Your availability – preference will be given to candidates whose availability best matches the desired intern schedule (located in the job description)
- A copy of your weekly class schedule if you are a student
OR mail/deliver a physical copy of these items to Tree Pittsburgh.
Applications are due by January 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
