Part-Time Forestry Intern

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State Forestland Management Office is offering a paid ($16/hour) internship for a Penn State student interested in a career path in the forestry disciplines. Opportunity for up to 40 hour/week with a 15-week term from May 6 – August 16, 2024.  Start and end dates are negotiable.  The intern will learn silvicultural and sustainable forest management practices in a university research forest setting, working side by side with professional foresters to manage day-to-day operations throughout the growing season.  Highlights will include designing and implementing silvicultural treatments, creation and manipulation of GIS & GPS data, invasive vegetation control projects, and skills training in the use of forestry tools and equipment.  The internship also includes an educational component featuring learning sessions and off-site field trips.  Driving a motor vehicle in remote areas on narrow unpaved roads is a requirement for the internship.  Applicants must be currently enrolled in either a Penn State or Penn State-affiliated undergraduate or graduate degree program. Academic coursework in forestry, wildlife/fisheries, agriculture, plant science, GIS or related fields is an asset.

Preference will be given to a candidate who can explain how this opportunity will help them reach their career goals.

This job requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US
driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required
in addition to standard background checks.

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