Over the past several weeks, we’ve introduced you to three of the four summer interns Lowcountry Land Trust hosted this summer. In this final week of our summer internship program, we are delighted to introduce you to the fourth and final of these passionate conservationists. Meghan Lord, a student from the College of Charleston, has spent the last ten weeks serving as our Communications and Outreach Intern. Meghan’s blend of academic interests and personal commitment to conservation aligns with our mission, bringing energy to her fulfillment of the role.
Meghan is a double major in Psychology and Environmental & Sustainability Studies at the College of Charleston. “I chose to combine these programs because I’m interested in the relationship between humans and nature, how the way we think and behave impacts our environment and vice versa,” she explains. With its vibrant community and rich ecosystem, Charleston provides the ideal setting for Meghan to explore these connections.
Meghan’s journey to Lowcountry Land Trust was influenced by her connections with other students and conservation organizations in the Charleston area. “I was familiar with Lowcountry Land Trust’s work through my volunteer work with other local conservation organizations. A few of my friends previously interned here and spoke highly of their experiences, so I was excited for the opportunity to learn from the Land Trust as well!” she shares.
What drew Meghan most to Lowcountry Land Trust was our emphasis on collaboration and community. She believes that partnerships and community involvement are key to achieving lasting impact, especially in a field as expansive as conservation. “Many organizations can get trapped in the silo of their own work, but when you’re working on a mission as broad and large-scale as conservation, it’s essential to have partnerships and work within the community,” Meghan says.
As a member of our Advancement team, she has created event campaigns, written copy to share our conservation work, and analyzed media data to improve our communication strategies. Meghan also worked with our team on a special project related to the Angel Oak Preserve, researching and categorizing information to inform the public about its rich natural and cultural history. “My favorite part of working in communications is the ability to understand all the different efforts of an organization and amplify the voices of those doing that work,” she notes.
Meghan’s time at Lowcountry Land Trust has solidified her career aspirations in the field of marketing and communications for conservation and sustainability-focused organizations. “This internship has given me the opportunity to gain real experience in that position for a nonprofit organization. Learning how a conservation organization communicates is instrumental as I look ahead to post-graduate job opportunities,” she says.
We are grateful for Meghan’s contributions this summer and look forward to seeing the impact she will make in her future endeavors!
We will be accepting intern applications for next summer in February 2025. If you would like to receive more information about upcoming internships when they become available, please sign up for our email list.
