Michigan Reforestation Specialist (Summer-Fall Fieldwork)
National Forest Foundation
Oscoda, Michigan
| Job Type | Paid Internship |
| Salary | $22 per hour |
| Benefits | Housing available, on-the-job training |
| Deadline | May 12, 2025 |
| Experience | 0 - 1 years |
Come work with the National Forest Foundation and USDA Forest Service as a Reforestation Specialist to gain diverse experience in forest management during the 12 week internship (contract) position! Opportunities will include, but not be limited to:
- Red pine cone crop forecasting and inspection
- Stocking and survival surveys
- Natural regeneration surveys
- Manual site preparation for regeneration
- Nonnative invasive species (NNIS) treatments
- Common stand exams
- Post-harvest monitoring
- Wildfire surveys
- Photo & video collection of fieldwork and content creation for communication efforts
Work will occur on the Huron-Manistee National Forests, Huron Shores Ranger District, in Michigan.
Housing is available in Oscoda, Michigan. Anticipated work period is June through October (480 hours/approx.12 weeks). Ending date is flexible through October. Learn more here.
Send application package to Lauren Larsen at LLarsen@NationalForests.org by Friday, May 12.
Include the following: Resume with related experiences and cover letter 2-3 References.
Must have a valid drivers license, vehicle, and willingness to travel.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
| Category | Ecology, Forestry, Restoration |
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