OPERATIONAL FORESTRY INTERN-GWINN, MI

For more than 100 years, Rayonier has responsibly managed timberlands across the United States. Following its merger with PotlatchDeltic, Rayonier owns approximately 4.2 million acres of timberlands in some of the nation’s most productive softwood-growing regions. As a leading timberland real estate investment trust and wood products company, Rayonier is committed to sustainable forestry, conservation, responsible land management, and high-quality wood products manufacturing. At Rayonier, our people are our top priority—and that includes our interns. Interns gain hands-on industry experience through meaningful assignments while developing valuable technical and professional skills. Rayonier is seeking sophomore-, junior-, senior-, and graduate-level students for Summer 2027 forestry internships. Positions are expected to begin in late May and continue through early August for approximately 10 to 12 weeks.

Interns can accrue overtime and may be eligible for housing assistance and mileage reimbursement.​ Mileage for driving a personal vehicle from current residence to report to the Rayonier internship location and to return to current residence at the end of the internship will be reimbursable at the current IRS rate. Mileage during work hours when unable to drive a work vehicle or ride with another employee will also be reimbursable at the current IRS rate. ​Cell phone provided, when applicable. Safety boot reimbursement, when required. Taxable housing expense allowance payments will be paid in three installments for a total of $3,000.00.

The hourly rate for this position is: Sophomore: $20, Junior: $22, Senior: $24, Grad: $25

Job Duties

• Measure and scale bolts for physical inventories at Gwinn and various satellite yards with computing cordage & ton equivalences by species.
• Perform log quality checks on suppliers at our weight scales and at supplier jobsites.
• Assist in reviewing/cruising stumpage sales advertised from various landownerships.
• Assist in supervising producers engaged in permit sale road building and maintenance, as well as harvest and transportation activities.
• Inspect active and completed permit sales.
• Learn and understand transportation logistics of trucking/rail/barging.
• Participate in Gwinn’s monthly safety requirements.
• Assist in marking timber on Managed Forest Law (MFL) lands in Wisconsin for harvest preparation by our suppliers.
• Become familiar with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) principles and Best Management Practices (BMP’s). Assist in performing SFI harvest inspects for BMP compliance.
• Special projects involving marketing pulpwood, bolt quality specifications, and time/efficiency studies.
• Assist Wood Procurement Manager on understanding residual markets and shipping logistics.
• Be involved in sale administration with Procurement Forester on various active tracts in our permit stumpage program.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of a Procurement Forester/Manager and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program for Forestry, Science, Environmental Science, or related studies.
• Completion of two years of college required.
• Basic proficiency in MS Word and Excel, Global Positioning System (GPS) applications/devices, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) preferred. Must exhibit skills with reviewing/understanding timber sale maps for determining landowner and sale locations along with basic compass skills are required.
• Demonstrate high energy, adaptability, excellent at building relationships with honesty and integrity. Excellent planning, organizing, and communication skills are also required.
• Walking skills capable of traversing all types of timber stands with uneven ground conditions.
• Good driving skills and record.

Rayonier is an EEO/Veteran/Disabled Employer