Student Forestry Technician — Timber Inventory & Land Care

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking an undergraduate student to assist the College of Forestry & Wildlife Environment property managers with projects on Auburn University land in the Lee County area.

Responsibilities include cruising timber, marking boundaries, data entry, weed control, prescribed fire support, invasive species management, and hosting events at AU properties. The role emphasizes hands-on field work and forest management experience.

Qualifications

• Enrolled student at Auburn University.
• Ability to work independently.
• Tree knowledge and timber cruising knowledge.
• Experience with farm equipment (mowers, weed eaters, bush-hogs, drip torches).

Responsibilities

• Cruise timber and collect forest inventory data.
• Mark boundary lines and assist with field data collection.
• Enter and manage field and project data.
• Support forest road maintenance and weed control efforts.
• Assist with prescribed fire operations.
• Participate in invasive species management activities.
• Help maintain AU forest lands and general property upkeep.
• Travel to properties to host events and tours.
• Clean and organize facilities including the MOT pavilion, forestry tool shed, and forest products storage shed.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Tree ID knowledge

Knowledge of timber cruising

Tools

Farm equipment operation (mowers, weed eaters, bush-hogs, drip torches)

Job description

Auburn University is seeking an undergraduate student to assist the College of Forestry & Wildlife Environment property managers with projects on Auburn University land in the Lee County area.

Responsibilities include cruising timber, marking boundaries, data entry, weed control, prescribed fire support, invasive species management, and hosting events at AU properties. The role emphasizes hands-on field work and forest management experience.