Paid Forestry Internship: Outdoor Conservation (HS)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; New Germantown (PA); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 21.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, invites high school students to participate in a paid Forestry Intern position. You will learn forest health, assist with field projects, observe operations, and gain hands-on experience in resource management while supporting staff and visitors.

This internship runs during the 2026-2027 school year, with schedule variations by COPA location; telework is not offered.

Qualifikationen

• Must be at least 16 years of age at time of hire.
• Must be a junior or senior enrolled in high school during the 2026-2027 school year.
• Letter of Recommendation from school official indicating you meet requirements.
• Work Permit submission required for minors upon acceptance.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Aufgaben

• Observe resource management practices and assist with conservation tasks.
• Participate in planning efforts and help with maintenance and outdoor improvement projects.
• Learn about forest pest management and identify conditions affecting forest health.
• Support basic equipment care and observe repair procedures.
• Assist environmental education staff with park programming and visitor activities.
• Demonstrate understanding of safe work procedures during all tasks.

Kenntnisse

Observation

Outdoor work

Safety practices

Ausbildung

High School student (junior or senior)

Jobbeschreibung

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, invites high school students to participate in a paid Forestry Intern position. You will learn forest health, assist with field projects, observe operations, and gain hands-on experience in resource management while supporting staff and visitors.

This internship runs during the 2026-2027 school year, with schedule variations by COPA location; telework is not offered.