Forester Intern (Coeur dAlene)

Idaho Forest Group • Athol, ID

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About The Position

Idaho Forest Group is currently seeking a Forester Intern for the summer of 2026. This Forestry internship is to gain practical, on-the-job experience by working under the guidance of an experienced professional. The Forestry Intern will assist in Quality Control aspects of logging operations and Service projects on operational Timber Sales and Stewardship Agreements.

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

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
• Introduction timber sale appraisal process
• Introduction to global harvest planning process
• Introduction to open market log buying
• Assist the Resource team in FS/IDL contract administration
• Assist the Resource team in log buying
• Other duties as needed

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Wood Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree