Natural Resources Student Intern *Student Position

Natural Resources Student Intern
* Student Position*

Position Title Natural Resources Student Intern
* Student Position*

Classification Title

Classification Title Temporary PT Hourly

Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit

Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit 20.00/hour

Close Date

Close Date 06/30/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Notes

Open Until Filled Notes Open for the 2026-27 academic year

Position Type/Employee Class

Position Type/Employee Class Student Position

Instructor Status

Instructor Status Not applicable

Overtime Eligible Non-Exempt

FLSA Status

Campus Location

Primary Purpose

To assist the Forestry faculty and staff with class preparation, tool and equipment maintenance, cleaning, and organization of forestry supplies.

• Prepare material for courses as directed by Program Director, Administrative Assistant, or Faculty.
• Assist in equipment cleaning, maintenance, and repairs of forestry lab equipment and lab spaces.
• Support safe and proper forestry practices.
• Prepare materials, supplies, and equipment for instructional purposes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Department Specific

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to manage conflicts within and/or between groups and to work in a team environment.
• Ability to be accurate and detail oriented.
• Ability to remain flexible and do different tasks on a daily basis.
• Ability to provide consistent and dependable customer service.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds and other aspects of human diversity.
• Ability to use software programs and database systems which include Microsoft Office Suite, email, website editing, basic desktop publishing, and modern office equipment.

Regular hours are established between 8 am – 5 pm during the workweek. A flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends, may be necessary due to the nature of the responsibilities.

Incumbent must be able to function effectively indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires the ability to work at a workstation for extended periods. Requires to write, read written materials and computer screens, and ability to use telephonic conversations. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. All individuals are required to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Education:

Coursework towards an associate’s degree in forestry or natural resources.

Equivalency Statement

The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.

• Forestry Experience, particularly in forestry equipment use and maintenance.

The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities…