Forestry Intern

Summer Forestry Internship 

Duration: May 25 through August 7, 2026 

Application deadline: Rolling 

Application review and interviews begin: January 2026  

Compensation: $17 per hour with free housing available 

Testimonials: https://greatmountainforest.org/interns-alumni 

Great Mountain Forest (GMF), in Norfolk, Canaan, and Falls Village, Connecticut, invites applications for three undergraduate internships. GMF is a 6,300-acre forest managed for forest health and resilience, biodiversity, forest products, research, education, and recreation. Internships are full-time positions (35 hours/week) that provide practical work experience and a diversity of learning opportunities onsite and with partner conservation nonprofits, forest products professionals, and state agencies. 

Interns will be mentored and supervised by GMF staff and will help in all aspects of forest operations. Work at GMF includes, but is not limited to, collecting and interpreting forest inventory data, enhancing wildlife habitat, implementing timber stand improvements, supporting research projects, maintaining a network of forest roads, cutting and splitting firewood, maintaining buildings, tools, and equipment, maintaining recreational trails, and locating and marking boundary lines. The successful candidate is expected to be reliable, adaptable, excited to learn, and capable of working independently or as a member of a team. 

Other requirements and expectations: 

• Enrolled in an undergraduate forestry, wildlife, natural resource, or similar program
• Ability to accurately identify tree species of the northeastern United States
• Experience using maps, aerial photographs, navigating through forests, using GPS, taking field notes, collecting data, using forest inventory equipment, and using hand tools
• A valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift heavy objects and to traverse uneven and hilly terrain
• A willingness to work outside in all weather conditions
• The maturity and judgment needed to work safely

Additional skills and abilities that are helpful, but not required: 

• Game of Logging Certification
• ArcGIS, database, and spreadsheet applications experience
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale

Apply using this form: https://forms.gle/MkH9qX17AW9qrd1N7

We look forward to reviewing your application!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Great Mountain Forest (GMF) is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. GMF provides equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination against all employees and applicants for employment based upon the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.