IDAHO TIMBERLANDS INTERN - VARIOUS ID LOCATIONS chez PotlatchDeltic Corporation

PotlatchDeltic Corporation is seeking Forestry Interns for Summer 2026 throughout the Idaho region (St. Maries, Deary, Orofino and Lewiston, ID). This Forestry internship is to gain practical, on-the-job experience by working under the guidance of an experienced professional.  No two days are alike, and this broad professional exposure to working forest operations provides a solid foundation for future educational choices and career opportunities.

Duties include: 

• Harvest unit layout, logging inspections, planting inspections, logging appraisals, data entry, pre-commercial thinning analysis/layout, silviculture preparation, regeneration surveys, forest road layout.

• Quality control on logging jobs with a written set of items to complete and document on each sale visit

• Introduction to timber sale logging systems analysis and forest road construction

• Introduction timber sale appraisal process

The salary for this position is $20.00 per hour.  

Working Conditions:

• Working outside in a variety of weather conditions (e.g., heat and cold)

• Office environment

• Significant travel among Idaho Resource districts and to external meetings (up to 50%)

• Variety of terrain conditions (e.g., steep hill slopes and numerous walking obstacles)

• Occasional lifting of 30 pounds or less

Requirements

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program for Forestry, Forest Products, Science, Environmental Science, or related studies.

• Completion of one (1) year of college required. Must be enrolled in courses the fall following the internship.

• Basic proficiency in MS Word and Excel, Global Positioning System (GPS) applications/devices, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) preferred.

• Excellent multitasking, planning, communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to operate ATV.

• Ability to read map and use a compass and GPS.

PotlatchDeltic is an EEO/Veteran/Disabled employer.