Intern Forest Operations

Roseburg Forest Products; Veneta (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Roseburg Forest Products invites applicants for an internship in Veneta, Oregon, focusing on forest operations with hands-on field and office engineering for logging roads and harvest units.

You will assist with road location and design, harvest unit boundary definition, perennial stream surveys, and GIS-generated mapping, gaining practical experience in a real-world setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a forest-related field and returning student status.
• Familiarity with forest laws and Oregon Forest Practices Act preferred.
• Drive safely with a valid license and experience with 4WD trucks.
• Proficient with GIS, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Safety-conscious and able to work in varying terrain and weather.

Responsibilities

• Assist team members in field work.
• Lay out harvest unit boundaries including RMA establishment and Leave Tree designations.
• Conduct perennial stream surveys.
• FRIA road and culvert inventory tasks.
• Road layout and staking activities.
• ArcGIS map making and GIS documentation.
• Operate safely in a crew environment.
• Model company core values and support team goals.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

GIS

Safety minded

Team player

Self-starter

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Forest Management/Natural Resources

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Word/Excel

Job description

Location: 23129 Vaughn Rd, Veneta, OR, 97487, United States

Job Category: Internship

Industry: Admin

Employee Type: Intern

Contact information

Name: Roseburg Forest Products

Email: [e-mail]

Purpose

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
• FRIA Road & Culvert Inventory
• 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