Forestry Intern: Hands-On Field Ops & Growth

Interfor Corporation; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary starting from $3,700 per month

Temporary living allowance

Job summary

Interfor Corporation seeks a Forestry Intern for Port Angeles, WA, to gain practical experience in planning through operations. You will work outdoors with professionals to learn forestry management, safety, and field practices, contributing to woodland operations this summer.

Starting May, the internship runs 4–8 months. You’ll engage with GPS and mapping tools, perform hands-on tasks in active worksites, and prepare for a career in forestry through real-world projects.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a forestry-related post-secondary degree or diploma program.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Physically fit and able to work in challenging weather and terrain.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Physical fitness

Safety awareness

Education

Forestry-related post-secondary degree or diploma (Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, Conservation)

Tools

GPS

Mapping software

Job description

Interfor Corporation seeks a Forestry Intern for Port Angeles, WA, to gain practical experience in planning through operations. You will work outdoors with professionals to learn forestry management, safety, and field practices, contributing to woodland operations this summer.

Starting May, the internship runs 4–8 months. You’ll engage with GPS and mapping tools, perform hands-on tasks in active worksites, and prepare for a career in forestry through real-world projects.