Forestry Intern 2025 (Timber Cruising)

Alpine Land Information Services; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with dollar for dollar match up to 3%

Job summary

Alpine Land Information Services in Redding, California, offers a paid forestry internship focused on gathering forest inventory using advanced technology. Interns will report to the Cruise Foreman and must maintain safety and cleanliness in the field.

The position requires good physical condition and the ability to work as part of a team. A preferred qualification is a degree in forestry, though not mandatory. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and incentives for overtime.

Qualifications

• Completed or actively pursuing a degree in forestry is preferred.
• Good physical condition for outdoor work.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Gather forest inventory data with high accuracy.
• Operate a broad array of company vehicles.
• Maintain issued equipment and camp safety.

Skills

iOS and Windows proficiency

Attention to detail

Good physical condition

Ability to operate and communicate as part of a team

Willingness to overcome adverse outdoor conditions

Education

2 or 4-year forestry-related degree (completed or actively pursuing)

Job description

Position Overview

Paid forestry internship, primarily preforming the duties as a forest technician. The intern is responsible for gathering an accurate forest inventory using the latest in forest mensuration technology. We employ both a fixed radius and variable radius sampling methodologies. These are carried out over a vast industrial forest landscape throughout Northern California. We are currently expanding our inventory team and are looking for the right people to advance at Alpine. Overtime and incentive pay available.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Reports to the Cruise Forman
• Gather forest inventory data with a high level of accuracy
• Operate a broad array of company vehicles
• Maintains issued equipment
• Maintain a safe and clean camp throughout the field season
• Follow company safety standards

Qualifications and Skills

• Preferred but not required, completed or actively pursuing a 2 or 4-year forestry-related degree
• Good physical condition
• Ability to operate and communicate as part of a team
• Willingness to be away from home for 5 days at a time
• Willingness to overcome adverse outdoor conditions
• iOS and Windows proficiency
• Attention to detail
• Valid driver’s license

Compensation

Seasonal position with a starting hourly rate of $21, 401k with dollar for dollar match up 3% annually, Full-time positions available.