About the role#
Rayonier offers summer internships for students interested in forestry operations and research. This program provides hands-on experience in timber management, silviculture, and genetic research. Interns work across our land base to support field projects, data collection, and planning efforts.
What you'll do#
Operational forestry interns focus on timber sales, forest management, and silvicultural planning. Research interns support our silvicultural and genetic programs. Tasks include:
- Conduct field measurements using forestry tools and data recorders.
- Complete field reconnaissance, mapping, and timber inventory assignments.
- Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software for mapping and research.
- Support timber market research and analysis.
- Assist with timber sales and silvicultural planning.
- Install and monument research trials.
- Support seed orchard activities and collect DNA samples.
- Assist with greenhouse operations and research seedling production.
- Support additional forestry and research projects as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student.
- Pursuit of a degree in Forestry, Forest Management, Forest Engineering, Natural Resources, or a related field.
- Availability for a 10- to 12-week summer internship.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Willingness to travel as required by the assignment.
- Reliable personal transportation, including access to a four-wheel-drive vehicle to navigate forest roads.
- Comfort working in remote outdoor locations and varying weather conditions, including heat, rain, and uneven terrain.
- Commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures.
Location & details#
- Location: Lufkin, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
About Rayonier
Rayonier is a public company based in Wildlight, Florida. It manages more than four million acres of timberlands in the Pacific Northwest and the U.S. South. The business focuses on sustainable forestry, wood products manufacturing, and land-based solutions. It employs 928 people.
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