Forestry Intern

Interfor; Molalla (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $3,700/mo

Temporary housing allowance

Job summary

Interfor invites applications for a Forestry Intern in Molalla, Oregon. This on-site internship offers hands-on experience from planning through operations, with a focus on safety and sustainable forest management.

You’ll work alongside seasoned professionals and gain practical skills essential for a career in forestry. The role runs 4 to 8 months, starting in May, with compensation for interns and a temporary living allowance for those relocating to the area.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a forestry-related post-secondary program (forestry, natural resources, environmental sciences or conservation).
• Must be physically able to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Get hands-on exposure to forestry operations and sustainable forest management.
• Explore active worksites and learn planning, harvesting, and regeneration processes.
• Use GPS and mapping software to support field tasks.
• Assist in safe, efficient, and responsible operations.

Skills

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Field work

Education

Forestry related degree

Tools

GPS

Mapping software

Job description

Forestry Intern, Molalla, Oregon

Readyto take whatyou’relearning in school and put it to work? AtInterfor,we’relooking for future leaders who are curious, hands-on,and eager to learn.You’llwork 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’llbe 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
• Temporaryliving 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.