Forestry Intern - Sproul Forest District (High School)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Sur place; USD 23 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Forest management

Recreation planning

Fire prevention

Insect and disease work

Silviculture basics

Formation

High school student (junior or senior)

Description du poste

$17.88 Hourly

Clinton County, PA

Internship

N-2026-60237

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

CN Fors Dstr #10

10/13/2026

10/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

U2540

50697193

Non-Union

98

XH28

00388110

Sproul Forest District

15187 Renovo Road

Renovo, Pennsylvania

17764

EP, CE Internships

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THE POSITION

Make the outdoors your classroom every day! As a Forestry Intern in the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, you will learn the basics of forest operations and stewardship. You will take part in activities that support safe, healthy, and enjoyable natural spaces. This position encourages curiosity and growth as you explore environmental work. Join a team that works every day to protect natural spaces across Pennsylvania!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role introduces you to forest management, recreation support, and conservation practices across Pennsylvania state forest lands. As a Forestry Intern, you will perform the following duties:

• Recreation Functions: Develop understanding of trail, facility, and open space construction and management as well as recreation plans and public programs
• Forest Management: Assist with examinations, stand inspections, mapping updates, timber management tasks, and permit or project procedures
• Fire Prevention: Demonstrate knowledge of forest fire prevention procedures in accordance with applicable laws
• Insect and Disease Work: Learn methods for identifying, preventing, and addressing forest insect and disease issues
• Project Assistance: Support oversight of maintenance and construction activities on forest lands and outdoor areas
• Silviculture Skills: Practice basic tree measurement, cultivation concepts, and timber tally techniques

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• This is a high school internship for the 2026-2027 school year.
  • Senior enrolled in High School 2026-2027 - The internship could be for the 2026-2027 school year until 6/30/2027.
  • Junior enrolled in High School 2026-2027 - The internship could be for the 2026-2027 school year, summer 2027, and 2027-2028 school year
• Work schedule will vary based on agreement between high school and the Commonwealth location.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

• You must be at least 16 years of age at time of hire.
• You must be a junior or senior enrolled in high school during the 2026 - 2027 school year.
• You must attach a Letter of Recommendation from your school's co-op coordinator, career or guidance counselor, or similar designated school professional indicating that you meet your school's requirements and are being recommended for this opportunity.

Additional Requirements:

• Work Permit: Minors will be required to submit their Work Permit upon acceptance of this position.
• By participating in this program, the student and school agree to the use of the Commonwealth's Training Plan, Statement of Responsibilities, and Student Performance Evaluation. Forms will be provided to the student upon acceptance of this position.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.