Intern Forestry Technician

Roseburg Forest Products; North Bend (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Roseburg Forest Products in North Bend, OR is seeking a Forestry Technician Intern to support land exams, forest inventory, and silvicultural projects. This paid internship offers exposure to field surveys, data collection, and reporting in a real-world timber operation.

Responsibilities include conducting land exams, fixed and variable plot inventories, assisting with project layouts, and supporting cross-department tasks.

Qualifications

• Forestry/NR major not graduated; returning to school.
• Ability to work outside in rough terrain.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Proficient with GIS, MS Word and Excel.
• Self-starter able to work independently or with a crew.

Responsibilities

• Perform land exams and prepare reports.
• Fixed and variable plot forest inventory.
• Assist with layout and design of silvicultural projects.
• Perform vegetation control, herbicide applications as needed.
• Perform animal damage control and related tasks.
• Cross-departmental support as required.

Skills

GIS knowledge

Outdoor work ability

Driver's license

Self-starter

Crew work

Word processing & spreadsheets

Education

Forestry/Natural Resources major (not graduated)

Job description

• Location 1610 Sheridan Ave, North Bend, OR, 97459, United States
• Job Category Internship
• Industry Admin
• Employee Type Intern

Contact information

• Name Roseburg Forest Products
• Email [e-mail]

Summary

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

Description

Purpose

Forestry Technician Intern for land exams/forest inventory and various silvicultural projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform land exams and prepare reports
• Fixed and variable plot forest inventory
• Assist with the layout and design of silvicultural projects
• Perform roadside and unit herbicide applications for vegetation control
• Perform animal damage control
• May provide cross-departmental assistance with harvest unit layout, perennial stream surveys, FRIA Road Inventory, Road Layout and Staking, other Forest Engineering/Forest Operations responsibilities
• Model Company core values
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Forest Management, Forest Operations Management, Forest Engineering, or Natural Resources Major, has not graduated, and is returning to school
• Ability to work outside in rough terrain
• A valid driver’s license, good driving history & experience with manual shift trucks
• Working knowledge of GIS, word processing and spreadsheet computer programs
• Candidate must be a self-starter and able to work independently or with a crew in a 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.