Forestry Field Internship — Hands-On Timberlands (Housing Eligible)

Spi Ind; Standard (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries offers a Forestry Internship that gives hands-on experience managing working forests. You’ll work outdoors with foresters, perform field tasks, and support real projects that sustain forest health and productivity.

The internship runs May/June through August/September 2027, with an hourly wage and housing allowance for qualifying individuals. A valid driver’s license and ability to hike steep terrain are required.

Qualifications

• Must be continuing education in Fall 2027, pursuing a degree in forestry, natural resources, or significantly related field.
• Interns must be able to cross‑country hike and negotiate steep, brushy terrain.
• Interns must have a valid driver’s license and ability to navigate a 4‑wheel drive vehicle along off‑highway roads.

Responsibilities

• Timber cruising
• Sawmill log procurement
• Timber Harvest Plan (THP) preparation
• Logging administration
• Harvest unit layout
• Wildlife and botany work
• GIS
• Road layout
• Reforestation

Skills

Fieldwork

Outdoor hiking

Driver's license

Education

Forestry or Natural Resources degree (pursuing)

Tools

GIS

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries offers a Forestry Internship that gives hands-on experience managing working forests. You’ll work outdoors with foresters, perform field tasks, and support real projects that sustain forest health and productivity.

The internship runs May/June through August/September 2027, with an hourly wage and housing allowance for qualifying individuals. A valid driver’s license and ability to hike steep terrain are required.