Intern Forest Operations

Roseburg Forest Products; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Roseburg Forest Products offers a hands-on forestry internship in Oregon focusing on field and office engineering for logging roads and harvest units. Interns will participate in road location, harvest unit boundary definition, perennial stream surveys, and GIS-driven mapping.

Responsibilities include assisting in field tasks, road layout, RMA establishment, and compliance with Oregon Forest Practices Act. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to work independently or with a crew

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Forest Management, Forest Operations Management, Forest Engineering, or Natural Resources Major and actively enrolled as a returning student.
• Familiarity with the Oregon Forest Practices Act and a general understanding of forest operations
• Be safety conscious in all aspects of job
• Physically capable of working on steep terrain in all weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Assist team members in field work
• Layout of harvest unit boundaries, including RMA establishment and Leave Tree designations with understanding of Logging Systems and the Oregon Forest Practices Act and Private Forrest Accord Laws
• Perennial Stream Surveys
• Road Layout and Staking
• ArcGIS Map Making
• Work safely in crew environment
• Model Company core values
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Field work

Safety minded

Team player

Self-starter

Organized

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forest Management / Forest Operations / Forest Engineering / Natural Resources

Tools

ArcGIS Map Making

Job description

This internship focuses on forest operations offering hands-on experience in both field and office engineering for logging roads and harvest units. Interns will be involved in duties such as road location and design, defining harvest unit boundaries, conducting perennial stream surveys, and producing GIS generated mapping.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist team members in field work
• Layout of harvest unit boundaries, including RMA establishment and Leave Tree designations with understanding of Logging Systems and the Oregon Forest Practices Act and Private Forrest Accord Laws
• Perennial Stream Surveys
• Road Layout and Staking
• ArcGIS Map Making
• Work safely in crew environment
• Model Company core values
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Forest Management, Forest Operations Management, Forest Engineering, or Natural Resources Major and actively enrolled as a returning student.
• Familiarity with the Oregon Forest Practices Act and has a general understanding of forest operations
• A valid driver’s license, good driving history & experience with 4WD trucks
• Working knowledge of GIS, Word Processing and spreadsheet computer programs
• Be safety conscience in all aspects of job
• Physically capable of working productively on steep and adverse terrain in all weather conditions
• Highly organized, self motivated team player that fosters a positive work environment
• Must be a self starter with ability to work independently or with a crew in forest environment

Dates of employment:

June 2027 through September 2027 (dates can be flexible to accommodate school schedules)

Wage:

This is an hourly position with a wage commensurate with experience. This is a temporary position and does not qualify for benefits.

About Roseburg Forest Products

Founded in 1936, Roseburg Forest Products is a privately held company based in Springfield, Oregon. With a legacy in sustainable forestry and innovative wood products manufacturing, we are a leading North American producer of engineered wood, exterior trim, plywood, lumber, and medium density fiberboard (MDF). Our products shape and support homes, workplaces, and industries, while our timberlands protect forest health for future generations and provide high-quality wood fiber for our integrated operations.

At Roseburg, we believe in making lives better from the ground up through the products we create, the relationships we build, and the communities we support. Our team of passionate professionals value safety, integrity, and excellence in all we do. From the mill to the forest to the office, you’ll find opportunities to grow and contribute to a company that cares for people, communities, and the environment.

Learn more about who we are and what we do at www.roseburg.com.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY AND VETERANS