Forestry Intern - Seasonal

Mason, Bruce & Girard • Auburn, CA

17d

About The Position

The Forestry Intern will assist Foresters with a variety of forestry fieldwork in Auburn or Sonora, California. This position is for the summer months, typically on a 40-hour work week. Our forestry internships occur from May through August. Applicants must indicate their availability for work within this time range in their application. Applicants must provide their own housing within 1 hour commuting distance from the Auburn or Sonora office. Some overnight travel may occur, in which case MB&G provides for lodging and travel expenses.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Forestry or related program at an accredited college or university.
• First year must have been completed by the start of the internship.
• Demonstrate strong academic achievement.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work in steep, rugged terrain in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding plot data collection and forest measurement techniques
• Working knowledge of forest management
• Ability to work independently
• Basic skill level in Microsoft Office and Excel, ArcGIS a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic and team-oriented individual

Responsibilities

• Inventory and Timber Cruising
• Assisting with project planning, and administration, including:
• Unit layout, flagging and painting boundaries.
• Designation and flagging of riparian buffers
• Timber marking (paint marking)
• Post treatment plot data collection
• GPS traverse of vegetation management units.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed