Forester Internship (Coeur d'Alene)

Idaho Forest Group is currently seeking a Forester Intern for the summer of 2025.

This Forestry internship is to gain practical, on-the-job experience by working under the guidance of an experienced professional. The Forestry Intern will assist in Quality Control aspects of logging operations and Service projects on operational Timber Sales and Stewardship Agreements.

Essential Functions:

• Quality control on logging jobs with a written set of items to complete and document on each sale visit
• Quality inspection on Stewardship service items with written items to inspect and document
• Introduction to timber sale logging systems analysis and forest road construction
• Introduction to sawmilling processes
• Introduction timber sale appraisal process
• Introduction to global harvest planning process
• Introduction to open market log buying
• Assist the Resource team in FS/IDL contract administration
• Assist the Resource team in log buying
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or have recently graduated with an undergraduate or graduate degree in Forestry or related field
• Must be a rising sophomore or higher, minimum GPA of 3.0
• Ability to identify tree species
• Have own housing and transportation to mill 

As a condition of employment, Idaho Forest Group requires employees to complete a variety of pre-employment screening processes which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug and substance test, reference check, prior work verification, driving history (MVR), education verification, aptitude/skills testing, and credit checks. The depth of screening will vary based on the position.

Physical Requirements:

Move safely, quickly, and perform duties with repetitious movement. Sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull, maintain balance, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distances, and climb stairs. Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, vibrations and airborne particles (sawdust).

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 208-762-6630 and/or hr@idfg.com.