Intern Forestry Technician

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

Job summary

Roseburg Forest Products in Veneta, Oregon is seeking a Forestry Technician Intern to participate in land exams, forest inventory, and silvicultural projects. The internship runs June 2027 through September 2027, with wage commensurate with experience and no benefits.

You will work outdoors in rough terrain, gaining GIS, data reporting, and field layout experience while supporting harvest unit assessments. A valid driver’s license and ability to work independently or with a crew are required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Forest Management/Forest Operations/ Natural Resources major and returning to school.
• Ability to work outside in rough terrain.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving history and experience with manual shift trucks.
• Working knowledge of GIS, word processing and spreadsheet programs.

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.

Skills

GIS knowledge

Self-starter / Independent worker

Outdoor work capability

Valid driver’s license

Education

Forest Management major (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details

• 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

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.

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