Forestry Internship: Field Mentorship & GIS

American-Forest-Management-Inc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarship $2,500 (2027 Internship)

Flexible start/end dates

Hands-on mentorship

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

American Forest Management invites motivated students to join our summer internship program in the Tennessee Valley region. You will split time between Knoxville offices and field sites, gaining real-world consulting forestry experience under experienced foresters.

You’ll engage in inventory work, GIS/GPS tasks, timber sale layout, and tract inspections while developing data analysis and field navigation skills. A $2,500 scholarship is available for top performers as part of the 2027 program.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, or a related field.
• Interest in consulting forestry and field-based work.
• Previous forest inventory experience is a plus.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be comfortable working outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with forest inventory tasks.
• Contribute to timber sale layout and tract inspections.
• Delineate streamside buffers and conduct harvesting inspections.
• Utilize GIS and GPS tools to map and navigate field sites.
• Collaborate with foresters and contractors on various projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Field navigation

Education

Forestry/Natural Resources degree (pursuing)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

GIS

GPS

Job description

American Forest Management invites motivated students to join our summer internship program in the Tennessee Valley region. You will split time between Knoxville offices and field sites, gaining real-world consulting forestry experience under experienced foresters.

You’ll engage in inventory work, GIS/GPS tasks, timber sale layout, and tract inspections while developing data analysis and field navigation skills. A $2,500 scholarship is available for top performers as part of the 2027 program.