Forest Management

Forestry Technician (Summer Internship)

Sierra Pacific Industries

Anderson, Burney, Camino, Chico, Fortuna, Sonora, Weaverville, and Westwood, CA

Full-Time

$19.50 - $21.50 Hourly

Wages range from $19.50 to $21.50 per hour
We train and promote from within


Earn while you learn. Would you like to gain valuable education and real-world experience in all aspects of sustainable resource management with a wood products industry leader? Sierra Pacific Industries is excited to announce our updated Forestry Internship specifically designed to complement concepts learned in school while working alongside experienced resource management professionals.

Forestry Internships offered by Sierra Pacific Industries provide opportunity for employment upon graduation from our interns' respective degree programs. Completion of an internship is not a guarantee, nor an offer of employment.

The Forestry Internship position may include:

  • Timber cruising
  • Sawmill log procurement
  • Timber Harvest Plan (THP) preparation
  • Logging administration
  • Harvest unit layout
  • Wildlife and botany work
  • GIS
  • Road layout
  • Reforestation


Qualifications

  • Graduation from, current enrollment or acceptance in a Forestry, Natural Resources, or related program of study is preferred
  • Interns must be able to cross-country hike and negotiate steep, brushy terrain
  • Interns must have a valid driver's license


Base Locations: Anderson, Arcata, and Camino, California
Eugene, Oregon

Compensation includes competitive hourly wage and housing allowance for qualifying individuals.

How to Apply

Apply online at: spi-ind.com/internships
Applicants must provide a cover letter and resume when submitting application.

Applications Close: February 14th 2025
Interviews will be ongoing as applications are received.
Positions may be filled prior to deadline.


Employment Period: MAY/JUNE - AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2025 (flexible start & end dates)