Summer Internship - Forestry

Employer
The Westervelt Company
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

Westervelt Summer Internship - Forestry

The Westervelt Company is a privately owned land stewardship organization headquartered in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. With over half a million acres of timberlands, we continue to grow with the land serving as our guide. Today we focus on businesses which sustain our natural resources for the future. We are stewards of the land.

Westervelt Forest Resources is committed to providing the highest quality products and services to our customers. Everything we do is based on the forest, and we have an unwavering commitment to protect and conserve our natural resources.  Each of the businesses in our Forest Resources division is guided by the principles of stewardship, sustainability and safety, and every decision we make is driven by those values.

We are looking for Forestry interns to work with our team for the Summer of 2025. 

The primary purpose of this position is to give support to the Westervelt Forest Resources Group and allow the intern to gain practical experience in the field of Forest Management.  Duties will include the areas of harvest planning & operations, roadwork, silviculture planning & operations, nursery & seed orchard, and BMP implementation.

Position will require relocation to Tuscaloosa, AL,  Thomasville, AL, Fargo, GA or Statesboro, GA.  Housing or housing allowance will be provided.

  • Current undergraduate or graduate student in Forestry, or related field.
  • Must have completed summer camp.
  • Knowledge of general outdoor skills.
  • Well-developed communication and people skills.
  • Ability to effectively work in a team environment with associates and customers.
  • Good physical condition and ability to perform under adverse climatic working conditions and difficult terrain.
  • Ability to work outside, often for long periods on foot.
  • Be able to safely operate a 4-wheel drive pickup. Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Must be highly motivated.
  • Work schedules will be adjusted to the requirements of the activities and projects.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Job Field:
Forestry
Job Type:
Seasonal, Temporary, Internship
Location Detail:
2 - Tuscaloosa, AL
1 - Moundville/Thomasville, AL
1 - Fargo, GA
1 - Statesboro, GA
Salary:
Undergraduates - $20/hr

Graduate students - $22/hr
Job Benefits:

Pay - Undergraduate students - $20/hr; Graduate students - $22/hr

Housing Stipend per month or Housing provided depending on location

Company vehicle provided

Application Deadline:
Link to Full Job Posting:
https://westervelt.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/6/home/requisition/380?c=westerve…

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