Forestry Technician - Sesaonal

Hiring Organization: SPI
Employment type: Internship
Job Location: Multiple
Application Due Date: February 16, 2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Earn while you learn. Would you like to gain valuable education and real-world experience in all aspects of sustainable resource management with a wood products industry leader? SPI is excited to announce our updated Forestry Internship specifically designed to complement concepts learned in school while working alongside experienced resource management professionals. Forestry Internships offered by SPI provide opportunity for employment upon graduation from our interns’ respective degree programs. Completion of an internship is not a guarantee, nor an offer of employment. The Forestry Internship position may include:

▪ Timber cruising

▪ Sawmill log procurement

▪ Timber Harvest Plan (THP) preparation

▪ Logging administration

▪ Harvest unit layout

▪ Wildlife & botany work

▪ GIS

▪ Road layout

▪ Reforestation

EMPLOYMENT PERIOD May/June - August/September (Flexible start & end dates)

APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications open: October 1st, 2023 Applications close: February 16th, 2024 Interviews will be ongoing as applications are received. Positions may be filled prior to deadline.

APPLY ONLINE Applicants must provide a cover letter and resume when submitting application. We are an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. SPI-IND.COM/INTERNSHIPS

QUALIFICATIONS

▪ Graduation from, current enrollment or acceptance in a Forestry, Natural Resources, or related program of study is preferred.

▪ Interns must be able to cross-country hike and negotiate steep, brushy terrain.

▪ Interns must have a valid driver’s license.

BASE LOCATIONS Compensation includes competitive hourly wage ranging $19-21/hr and housing allowance for qualifying individuals.

▪ ANDERSON, CA

▪ ARCATA, CA

▪ CAMINO, CA

▪ EUGENE, OR

▪ ROSEBURG, OR

▪ BURLINGTON, WA

▪ CENTRALIA, WA