About the role#
As a Wood Procurement Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in the forestry sector. You will work with a mentor to learn about purchasing fiber for pellet production and how that fiber integrates into our operations. This role involves project management and direct exposure to plant operations through field visits and team collaboration.
What you'll do#
- Partner with your mentor to build skills in wood procurement.
- Assess a specific project area, such as fiber reception or chipping capacity.
- Collaborate with Fiber team members and Operations staff to understand procurement workflows.
- Communicate project progress to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Develop recommendations that improve the financial performance of our fiber procurement processes.
- Join in scheduled intern activities, volunteer events, and field trips.
What you'll need#
- Standing as a rising junior or senior pursuing a degree in Forestry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- A self-sufficient work style and a focus on results.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work well both independently and in a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
About Enviva
Enviva produces sustainable wood pellets as a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. The company operates plants and ports across several states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. It maintains corporate offices in four countries and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. Its products support industrial and utility scale energy applications in markets such as the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Japan.
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