Forestry Intern — Hands-On Field Experience & Growth

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

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.