Paid Summer Forestry Intern: Field Ops & Logistics

Potlatchdeltic; Gwinn (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Housing assistance

Cell phone provided

Safety boot reimbursement

Housing expense allowance

Job summary

Rayonier is offering Summer 2027 forestry internships for sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Interns gain hands-on experience while developing technical and professional skills. Programs run late May through early August, for about 10 to 12 weeks.

Interns may receive overtime eligibility, housing assistance, mileage reimbursement, and other stipends. Primary duties include field measurements, log quality checks, stumpage reviews, and learning transport logistics across Gwinn,

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program for Forestry, Science, Environmental Science, or related studies.
• Completion of two years of college required.
• Basic proficiency in MS Word and Excel, GPS applications/devices, and GIS preferred.
• Demonstrate high energy, adaptability, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Measure and scale bolts for physical inventories at Gwinn and satellite yards.
• Perform log quality checks on suppliers at weight scales and job sites.
• Assist in reviewing/cruising stumpage sales from various landownerships.
• Support supervision of producers in permit sale road building and harvest/transportation activities.
• Inspect active and completed permit sales.
• Learn transportation logistics of trucking/rail/barging.

Skills

Communication

Planning & organization

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Two years of college completed

Pursuing Bachelor's in Forestry/Environmental Science

Tools

MS Word

Excel

GPS

GIS

Job description

Rayonier is offering Summer 2027 forestry internships for sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Interns gain hands-on experience while developing technical and professional skills. Programs run late May through early August, for about 10 to 12 weeks.

Interns may receive overtime eligibility, housing assistance, mileage reimbursement, and other stipends. Primary duties include field measurements, log quality checks, stumpage reviews, and learning transport logistics across Gwinn,