Forestry Intern: Field Experience with Housing Support

ForestryWorks; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries invites applications for a Forestry Internship in Eugene, Oregon. This field-based program provides hands-on experience in timber cruising, THP preparation, and harvest unit layout with mentorship from experienced foresters.

Interns will perform outdoor fieldwork, GIS tasks, wildlife/botany work, and may qualify for a housing allowance. Must pursue a forestry-related degree, have a valid driver’s license, and be able to hike steep terrain.

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

Field fitness

Valid driver’s license

Education

Pursuing forestry/natural resources degree

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries invites applications for a Forestry Internship in Eugene, Oregon. This field-based program provides hands-on experience in timber cruising, THP preparation, and harvest unit layout with mentorship from experienced foresters.

Interns will perform outdoor fieldwork, GIS tasks, wildlife/botany work, and may qualify for a housing allowance. Must pursue a forestry-related degree, have a valid driver’s license, and be able to hike steep terrain.