About the role#
Operational Forestry Interns gain exposure to timber sales, silvicultural planning, forest management, and other aspects of our forestry operations. This is a full-time, paid summer internship for the 2027 season.
What you'll do#
- Conduct field measurements using forestry tools and data recorders.
- Complete field reconnaissance, mapping, and timber inventory assignments.
- Support timber market research and analysis.
- Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.
- Assist with timber sales and silvicultural planning.
- Support additional forestry projects as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student.
- Pursuing a degree in Forestry, Forest Management, Forest Engineering, Natural Resources, or a closely related field.
- Availability for a 10- to 12-week summer internship.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while remaining self-motivated.
- Willingness to travel as required by the assignment.
- Reliable personal transportation, including access to a four-wheel-drive vehicle capable of navigating forest roads.
- Comfort working independently in remote outdoor locations.
- Ability to work in varying weather and field conditions, including heat, rain, and uneven terrain.
- Commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures.
Location & details#
- Location: Hoquiam, Washington.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $20/hour for sophomores, $22/hour for juniors, $24/hour for seniors, and $25/hour for graduate students.
- Additional benefits include a $3,000 housing allowance, cell phone allowance where applicable, safety boot reimbursement, and mileage reimbursement for authorized business travel.
About Rayonier
Rayonier is a public company based in Wildlight, Florida. It manages more than four million acres of timberlands in the Pacific Northwest and the U.S. South. The business focuses on sustainable forestry, wood products manufacturing, and land-based solutions. It employs 928 people.
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