Forestry Intern

State of Minnesota

1mo ago

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Research & Development
Sustainability

Requirements

You must be a student at an accredited educational institution; AND
Your advisor must certify that you will either receive academic credit or fulfill an academic requirement. The signature of a sponsoring academic instructor is required prior to beginning an internship.
AND
Majoring in one of the following areas: Forestry, Natural Resources with an emphasis in Forestry, or similar program focusing on Forest Management. Please contact us if you are unsure if your major qualifies.
Ability to work in adverse weather and environmental conditions.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to identify trees and forest plants of Minnesota.
Navigation skills sufficient to travel through the field.
Ability to use standard forestry data collection tools (e.g., compass, prism, clinometer).
Excellent human relation and communication skills sufficient to represent the position and Division in a professional, efficient, and clear manner.
Current student at a four - year university that is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF).
Safety, CPR, and/or first aid training.
This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record.
Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).
It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
Conflict of Interest Review
Criminal History Check
Education Verification
Employment Reference / Records Check
License / Certification Verification

Responsibilities

Positions will focus on collecting data on state forest land (native plant community surveys, forest inventory, regeneration surveys, invasive species inventory, etc.).
Interns will also assist local forestry staff appraising and scaling timber, writing silvicultural prescriptions, road maintenance, and other duties generally accomplished by DNR Forestry.
There may also be opportunities for fire suppression if interested.
Nursery work is a fast-paced environment with a wide variety of tasks.
Most work occurs outdoors in various weather conditions both on foot and operating equipment.
Interns will be exposed to all aspects of the forest nursery operation, including fertilizing, pest control, irrigation, seed procurement, weeding, planting, data collection, inventory, plant disease etc.
Opportunities for interns to assist in nearby forestry area work may also exist.
These positions will include collecting forest inventory plot data, measuring tree diameters, species, height, and other data in forested stands.
Requires navigation to plot locations on foot, use of maps, compass, and GPS.
Duties may also include, terrestrial invasive species data collection, BMP timber sale site monitoring, regeneration surveys, or other tasks.
This position will monitor and evaluate Best Management Practice (BMP) site level - implementation on selected recent timber harvest sites.
Data collection will include assessment of harvest quality, site mitigation and impacts from logging equipment.
Analysis of the construction and location of logging roads, landings, berms, filter strips, water bars, wetland crossings, presence of ruts, or other logging and forestry impacts.
These positions will include navigating through forested stands visually identifying, quantifying, and collecting GPS coordinates at locations of terrestrial invasive species.
Requires navigation along transects on foot, use of maps, compass, and GPS.
Duties may also include, forest inventory plot data collection, BMP timber sale site monitoring, regeneration surveys, or other tasks.
Positions will focus on performing GIS mapping and digitizing of prescribed burn perimeters and fuel treatment projects.
Additional work may include Firewise Home Risk assessments, wildfire prevention events, and fire planning projects as directed by supervisor.
Majority of duties will be completed on a computer in an office environment.
Occasional fieldwork and travel may occur, including exposure to variable weather conditions of Minnesota summers.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

No, this position is not eligible for telework.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is anticipated to begin in April and run through August.

Is housing provided for the internship?

No, housing is not provided, but local staff can assist in finding short-term housing options nearby.

What are the work hours for the internships?

The work schedule will generally be Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with some positions requiring 10-hour days, four days a week.

What is the hourly pay for the internship?

The salary for this internship is $19.00 per hour.

Are there opportunities for fieldwork?

Yes, all positions will require working outdoors in various weather conditions and may involve fieldwork.

What qualifications are needed for the internship?

Applicants must be students at an accredited educational institution, majoring in Forestry, Natural Resources with an emphasis in Forestry, or a similar program focusing on Forest Management.

Are there travel requirements for the internship?

Yes, occasional travel is required, and lodging, transportation, and meal costs will be reimbursed when traveling.

Will I receive academic credit for the internship?

Yes, your advisor must certify that you will either receive academic credit or fulfill an academic requirement for the internship.

Is any special training preferred for applicants?

Yes, preferred qualifications include being a current student at a four-year university accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF) and having safety, CPR, and/or first aid training.

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