Forestry Intern: Field Ops & Forest Management

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania offers a Forestry Intern position in Clinton County, PA. The internship focuses on forest operations, recreation support, and conservation practices across state forest lands, with hands-on duties in management, fire prevention, insect/disease work, and silviculture basics.

It is aimed at high school juniors or seniors for the 2026–2027 year, with local schedule variations. Applicants must be at least 16, provide a school Letter of Recommendation, obtain a work

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old at time of hire.
• Junior or senior enrolled in high school during the 2026–2027 school year.
• Letter of Recommendation from school official indicating qualification and recommendation for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with forest management inspections and timber-related tasks.
• Support recreation planning, trail and facility maintenance, and public programs.
• Learn forest fire prevention procedures in line with laws.
• Study forest insect and disease issues and mitigation methods.
• Assist in overseeing maintenance and construction on forest lands and outdoor areas.
• Learn basic tree measurement and silviculture concepts.

Skills

Forest management

Recreation planning

Fire prevention

Insect and disease work

Silviculture basics

Education

High school student (junior or senior)

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania offers a Forestry Intern position in Clinton County, PA. The internship focuses on forest operations, recreation support, and conservation practices across state forest lands, with hands-on duties in management, fire prevention, insect/disease work, and silviculture basics.

It is aimed at high school juniors or seniors for the 2026–2027 year, with local schedule variations. Applicants must be at least 16, provide a school Letter of Recommendation, obtain a work