DNR Student Forest Resources Student Experience Program

Hiring Organization: Michigan DNR
Employment type: Part-Time
Job Location: Various, MI
Application Due Date: December 31, 2023

About the program

Join the DNR’s Forest Resources Division for a paid student position working directly in the field with natural resource professionals. The Forest Resources Student Experience Program will prepare students for rewarding careers in natural resources management, public service, and future leadership.

Students will learn and apply skills in a hands-on setting, contributing to the responsible management of Michigan’s state forests and the health of our state’s public and private lands.

These positions are limited to 129 hours per month.

Position responsibilities are tailored to each student and could involve:

  • Timber sale preparation, surveys and marking
  • Permit, contract, or management plan reviews
  • Assisting with forest regeneration surveys
  • Assisting with forest health surveys
  • Working with GIS data to support land management
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