Student Assistant - Forestry Management Technician

Auburn University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in the US is looking for a Student Assistant - Forestry Management Technician in Birmingham. This role involves assisting with projects on university lands, including timber cruising, data collection, and maintenance activities. Ideal candidates should be enrolled at the university and possess teamwork skills and tree identification knowledge. Pay is $10.00/hour for up to 20 hours a week.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Educational opportunities

Culture of support

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an Auburn University student.
• Traits: honest, hard-working, teamwork-oriented.
• Interest in Forestry/land management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of AU forest lands.
• Collect field data and assist in projects.
• Support AU forestry manager in organizing facilities.

Skills

Tree identification knowledge

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Experience with farm equipment

Education

Current enrollment at Auburn University

Tools

Mowers

Weed eaters

Bush-hogs

Drip torches

Job description

Student Assistant - Forestry Management Technician

Auburn University

Birmingham

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

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Student Assistant - Forestry Management Technician

Division Name College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment

Position Title

Position Title Student Assistant - Forestry Management Technician

Working Title (if different from Position Title)

Job Summary

The undergraduate student will assist CFWE property managers with projects on AU lands in the Lee County area. These projects include cruising timber, marking boundary lines, field data collection, data entry, forest roads maintenance, weed control, assisting in prescribed fire application, invasive species management, and assisting with the general maintenance of AU forest lands. This position may also require traveling to properties such as MOT and Crooked Oaks to help host events/tours of these properties. The student worker will also assist the AU forestry manager with cleaning/organizing facilities such as the MOT pavilion, the forestry tool shed, and the forest products storage shed.

Essential Functions

Aid in maintenance of AU forest lands and the facilities on them.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Student Assistant - Forestry Management Technician

Division Name College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment

Position Title

Position Title Student Assistant - Forestry Management Technician

Working Title (if different from Position Title)

Job Summary

The undergraduate student will assist CFWE property managers with projects on AU lands in the Lee County area. These projects include cruising timber, marking boundary lines, field data collection, data entry, forest roads maintenance, weed control, assisting in prescribed fire application, invasive species management, and assisting with the general maintenance of AU forest lands. This position may also require traveling to properties such as MOT and Crooked Oaks to help host events/tours of these properties. The student worker will also assist the AU forestry manager with cleaning/organizing facilities such as the MOT pavilion, the forestry tool shed, and the forest products storage shed.

Essential Functions

Aid in maintenance of AU forest lands and the facilities on them.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled as an Auburn University student and have the following traits – honest, hard-working, the ability to work independently, enjoy teamwork, tree ID knowledge, and be interested in pursuing a career in Forestry/land management.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferable if the candidate has experience operating farm equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, bush-hogs, drip torches, etc.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $10.00/hour

Work Hours

Work Hours Up to 20 hours

City position is located in:

City position is located in: Auburn

State position is located:

State position is located: Alabama

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/04/2025

Closing Date

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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