Forestry Intern

Interfor Corporation; Molalla (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary living allowance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Interfor Corporation invites students to join a summer internship in Molalla, Oregon, where you’ll apply classroom learning to real forestry operations on-site. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to planning, fieldwork, safety, and responsible forest management across our woodland operations.

The program runs May with a 4–8 month term, offering competitive pay starting at $3,700 per month and a temporary living allowance for interns relocating to the area.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a forestry-related post-secondary program (e.g., Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, Conservation).
• Basic understanding of safety rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on exposure to forestry operations and sustainable forest management.
• Explore active worksites and learn planning, harvesting, and regeneration processes.
• Use industry tools and technology, including GPS and mapping software.
• Support projects that drive safe, efficient, and responsible operations.
• Learn from experienced professionals while building skills for your future career.

Skills

Safety awareness

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Education

Forestry/Natural Resources/Environmental Sciences

Job description

Readyto take what you’re learning in school and put it to work? AtInterfor, we’re looking for future leaders who are curious, hands-on,and eager to learn. You’ll work alongside experienced forestryprofessionals, build practical skills, and gain a better understanding of howplanning, fieldwork, safety, and responsible forest management support ourwoodlands operations. If you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, andlearning how forests are managed from planning through operations, this couldbe the summer opportunity for you!

Thisis an on-site internship with an anticipated start date inMay. Ideally, you’ll be available for a 4 to 8 monthterm.

What We Offer

At Interfor, you won’t spend yourinternship watching from the sidelines. You’ll have the opportunity tocontribute, grow, and build experience you can carry into your future career.We offer competitive compensation for interns, including:

• Salariesstarting from $3,700 per month based on year in school
• Temporary living allowance for interns relocating to the area for the role.

What You’ll Do

• Get hands-on exposure to forestry operations and sustainable forest management.
• Explore active worksites and learn how forests are planned, harvested, and regenerated.
• Use industry tools and technology, including GPS and mapping software.
• Support projects that help drive safe, efficient, and responsible operations.
• Learn from experienced professionals while building skills for your future career.

What You Offer

• Enrolled in a Forestry relatedpost-secondary degree or diploma program such as Forestry, NaturalResources, Environmental Sciences and/or Conservation.
• Basic understanding of safety rules andregulations.
• Physically fit and have the ability towork in challenging weather and terrain conditions.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Who We Are

At Interfor, our culture is built on integrity,respect, and collaboration. We believe in giving students meaningfulexperience, supporting career development, and operating sustainability tosupport both our people and our planet. Come spend your summer learning,contributing, and discovering where a career in forestry could take you. Learnmore at interfor.com.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a background check. In addition, as a federal contractor, all applicants offered a position must successfully pass a preemployment drug test including the testing of cannabis. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.