Forester Intern (Coeur d'Alene)
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Posted on:
09-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Idaho Forest Group is currently seeking a Forester Intern for the summer of 2026.
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 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 and/or
Required Experience:
Intern
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