Volunteer Opportunities
Tennessee State Parks is hosting three volunteer sessions at local state parks, providing an excellent opportunity for students to assist and learn about habitat management.
November 1st, 2025: At Burgess Falls from 9am - 2 pm, volunteers will help with removing small saplings from an area to allow more sunlight to reach the forest floor and to reduce plant competition. The increased sunlight will benefit emerging oak and paw paw species. All tools and PPE will be provided. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes, and bring a bag with water and snacks. For more information, view the event page here.
November 9th and November 16th, 2025: At Windows Cliffs State Natural Area from 9am - 2pm, volunteers will assist with invasive species removal. Herbicides, sprayers, mechanical equipment, gloves, safety glasses, and hand saws provided by the park. Volunteers will be required to hike about 2.5 miles and must bring a backpack packed with at least 32 oz of water and snacks/lunch. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing, pack layers, and wear closed-toed shoes while we are working. For more information, view the event pages for each date at the following links: November 9 & November 16.
Internships
Conservation
Tennessee State Parks and Conservation Seasonal Interpreter Recreator (SIR)
Description: We have amazing opportunities each summer for college students seeking degrees in general life sciences, forestry, wildlife, history, environmental science and other related degrees to work in our state parks handling a variety of responsibilities to support the needs of the park and their guests.
Leadership, Communication, and Policy
Environmental Technology
Environmental Biology, Chemistry, and Science
ESS Current Job Openings
Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, and GIS
TDEC Environmental Scientists, Foresters, and Consultants - View open TDEC positions here!
Description: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation frequently hires for various environmental positions at their West, Middle, and East Tennessee offices. Visit the TN.gov website and search for positions at TDEC.
Salary Range: $48,204 – $72,468 annually.
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