Forestry Intern

APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB • Greenville, ME

6d • $19 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Forestry Intern will work with the AMC Forest Manager and MWI (Maine Woods Initiative) team that oversee daily operations and long-term planning of the 114,000-acre MWI tract in Piscataquis County Maine. The Forestry Intern will be responsible for activities including field inventory sampling, harvest and precommercial layout, boundary line layout and maintenance, and assisting the MWI management team with tasks associated to operation of MWI. The Forestry Intern will need to be able to work well independently and in a group setting on a variety of projects in varying seasonal conditions. This is a full-time seasonal position based at the MWI near Greenville, Maine, that includes on-site housing (rustic accommodations at an AMC lodge location) and staff meals for a small paycheck deduction. The summer forestry intern will work closely with MWI staff to coordinate logistics, and will be supervised by the AMC Forest Manager, with regular in-person meetings and direction from MWI staff. Past summer interns have used their work with AMC to develop projects associated with course requirements for graduation of their program.

Requirements

• Enrolled in or completed Bachelor’s Degree in forestry or a science related field is preferred
• Experience with forestry work, including but not limited to completing inventory sampling, boundary line maintenance, harvest layout, and timber marking
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with ESRI products and the use of ArcGIS Pro and/or Field Maps
• Experience and comfort in working in remote field settings, experience with outdoor/backcountry navigation.
• Conditions in the Maine woods can vary and exposure to the elements as well as insect pests are expected.
• Resourceful and able to work well both independently and in collaboration with others
• Must have a valid drivers license and ability to operate a vehicle
• Passion for outdoor recreation, conservation, and environmental advocacy
• You bring a commitment to creating an equitable, inclusive, and culturally relevant environment for AMC employees, guests, visitors, volunteers, and other constituents
• You’re passionate about AMC’s mission of conservation and forest restoration

Responsibilities

• Assist with a variety of forest management tasks in the field including assisting with field inventory, boundary line layout and maintenance, and harvest layout
• Join MWI staff on harvest and road construction site visits
• Assess road infrastructure issues such as failed culverts and stream crossings – entering assessment data into GIS software (Field Maps)
• Help oversee seasonal work crews on planting, precommercial thinning, and crop tree release projects
• Work with other staff including educational staff, and staff and partners on tours or special events
• Participate in public talks regarding AMC forest management and stream restoration
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Dorm-style room for $75/week – meals included, too!
• Insurance: Available with positions that are 6 months or longer and when working greater than 30 hours per week
• Voluntary 403(b) Contribution
• Earn up to 10 days of paid earned time depending on length of service
• 30% discount on AMC Merchandise
• Free Annual AMC Membership
• 4 Free nights at AMC locations
• Prodeals discounts on equipment & gear and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern