The Minnesota DNR Division of Forestry is hiring 25 forestry interns for the 2019 summer season. We’re looking for students who want to hone their field skills, gain real-world work experience, and contribute to our vision: protecting and managing our forest for the benefit of the people of Minnesota. Our interns do a wide range of work including forest inventory, regeneration and ecological classification surveys, and timber sale marking and appraisal.

Our internships pay $15/hour. Interns can start between April 1st and June 10th and work up to 40 hours a week for a total of 400 hours. An extended season may be available upon request. Unpaid time off is allowed if requested and approved in advance. Housing is not provided but local foresters are happy to help students find inexpensive summer housing options. Many of our interns will spend the majority of their time travelling to complete field work in various parts of the state. While in travel status a vehicle is provided and the cost of food and lodging is covered.

To be Eligible You Must:

  • be a college student
  • receive academic credit or fulfill an academic requirement for interning
  • be majoring in forestry, natural resources with an emphasis in forestry, or similar area of study focusing on forest management
  • be willing and able to work in adverse weather conditions
  • have strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • be able to identify trees and forest plants of Minnesota
  • have navigation skills sufficient to complete field work on your own
  • know how to use standard forestry tools (i.e. compass, prism, clinometer)

Application Details:

  • Applications must be submitted online at https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/ by midnight February 8th.
  • To find and apply to our internship posting, click the “Search for jobs now” button at the bottom left of our careers homepage and search for keywords, “forestry intern” or job ID 26446.
  • Phone interviews will be conducted February 11th—15th.
  • Job offers will be made February 22nd—March 1st.
  • If you have further questions contact Clarissa Spicer at 218-328-8900 or clarissa.spicer@state.mn.us.