Wood Procurement Intern: Summer Field Experience + Housing

The Westervelt Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Competitive internship pay

One-on-one mentorship

Job summary

Westervelt Wood Products in Alabama invites a motivated student to join our Summer 2027 Wood Procurement internship. You’ll gain hands-on experience in timber harvesting, procurement, contractor management, and landowner relations while supporting mill operations.

Based in Moundville or Thomasville, AL, the internship includes housing allowance and mentorship from experienced foresters. You’ll work in field and office, learn BMPs, and develop project planning and data collection skills that

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Forestry, Forest Resources, Natural Resources, or a related field.
• Completion of forestry summer camp coursework.
• Strong interest in timber harvesting, procurement, and forest operations.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license with ability to operate a four-wheel-drive pickup truck.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist procurement foresters with harvest planning and operational activities.
• Participate in timber harvest inspections and field assessments.
• Support implementation and monitoring of Forestry Best Management Practices (BMPs).
• Assist with contractor and landowner engagement activities.
• Contribute to project planning, tracking, and operational coordination.
• Collect field data and prepare reports related to procurement activities.
• Safely operate four‑wheel‑drive vehicles on forest roads and active job sites.
• Collaborate with team members in both field and office environments.
• Observe and learn how procurement decisions support mill production and business objectives.

Skills

Outdoor work

Field data collection

Teamwork

Initiative

Strong work ethic

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Forestry or related field

Tools

GPS/Forestry tech

Mapping tools

Job description

Westervelt Wood Products in Alabama invites a motivated student to join our Summer 2027 Wood Procurement internship. You’ll gain hands-on experience in timber harvesting, procurement, contractor management, and landowner relations while supporting mill operations.

Based in Moundville or Thomasville, AL, the internship includes housing allowance and mentorship from experienced foresters. You’ll work in field and office, learn BMPs, and develop project planning and data collection skills that