Sustainability Internship in Forest Industry

Idaho Forest is seeking a Sustainability Intern in Athol, ID, to learn about forestry management. Responsibilities include quality control and inspection, timber sale logging systems analysis, and assisting with contract administration. Candidates should be pursuing or recently graduated in Forestry or a related field, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and the ability to identify tree species. Housing and transportation are required.
About the Role:

This Forestry Intern position offers the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and contribute to the success of our company. The successful candidate will participate in various aspects of forestry management, including quality control, quality inspection, and introduction to timber sale logging systems analysis and forest road construction.

Key Responsibilities:
• Quality control on logging jobs with a written set of items to complete and document on each sale visit.
• Quality inspection on Stewardship service items with written items to inspect and document.
• Introduction to timber sale logging systems analysis and forest road construction.
• Introduction to sawmilling processes and timber sale appraisal process.
• Introduction to global harvest planning process and open market log buying.
• Assist the Resource team in FS/IDL contract administration and log buying.

Requirements:
• Currently pursuing or have recently graduated with an undergraduate or graduate degree in Forestry or related field.
• Must be a rising sophomore or higher, minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Ability to identify tree species.
• Have own housing and transportation to mill.