Intern - Wildlife

Spi Ind; Anderson (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries seeks qualified Wildlife Interns to help manage its forest lands in California. The role focuses on monitoring the Spotted Owl and American Goshawk, with hands-on fieldwork and data entry.

Applicants must be enrolled in Fall 2027 in wildlife/biology/forestry, able to hike cross-country in rugged terrain, and communicate clearly. Housing is provided for qualifying interns, with May/June through Aug/Sep 2027 scheduling.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Fall 2027 pursuing a degree in wildlife, biology, forestry, or biological science.
• Able to cross-country hike and negotiate steep, brushy terrain.
• Knowledge of native wildlife species of California forests.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing monitoring of sensitive species.
• Forestry and wildlife-related project work requiring physical activity, night shifts, and off-road driving.
• Data entry and record-keeping for field observations.
• Camping for up to four nights in one week.

Skills

Wildlife knowledge

Hiking ability

Communication skills

Data entry

Education

Pursuing wildlife/biology/forestry degree

Job description

Wages range from $21 to $23 per hour

Qualified Wildlife Interns help manage the Company's forest lands in California. Primary species being surveyed will be the Spotted Owl and American Goshawk. This position provides an excellent opportunity to observe spotted owls from many known sites. Last season, our crew documented over 800 spotted owl sites.

Duties include, but are not limited to

• Support on-going monitoring of sensitive species
• Forestry and wildlife-related project work requiring demanding physical activity, night-time hours, and off-road driving
• Data entry
• Camping for up to four nights in one week

Qualifications

• Must be continuing education in Fall 2027, pursuing a degree in wildlife, biology, forestry, or biological science
• Interns must be able to cross-country hike and negotiate steep, brushy terrain
• Knowledge of native wildlife species of California forests
• Excellent communication skills

Base Locations:

California: Anderson, Weaverville, or Westwood

Employment Period:

MAY/JUNE through AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2027 (flexible start & end dates)

Compensation includes competitive hourly wage and housing allowance for qualifying individuals.

Applications Close: January 15, 2027

Interviews will be ongoing as applications are received. Positions may be filled prior to deadline.

Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.

About Our Company

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team.

We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.

Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants.

We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.