Forestry Student Assistant

The purpose of this position is to assist land management staff in the field with various forest management duties in a learning capacity. Work activities may include assisting land management staff with timber sale preparation, timber survey and marking, permit, contract, or plan reviews, review of land use permits, and conducting regeneration and forest health surveys.

Position Description

Join the DNR’s Forest Resources Division for a paid student position working directly in the field with natural resource professionals. The Forest Resources Student Experience Program will prepare students for rewarding careers in natural resources management, public service, and future leadership.

Students will learn and apply skills in a hands‑on setting, contributing to the responsible management of Michigan’s state forests and the health of our state’s public and private lands.

• Timber sale preparation, surveys and marking
• Permit, contract, or management plan reviews
• Assisting with forest regeneration surveys
• Assisting with forest health surveys
• Working with GIS data to support land management

This application process is for Summer 2026.

We are filling positions in the Eastern Upper Peninsula, Western Upper Peninsula, Eastern Lower Peninsula, Western Lower Peninsula, and Southern Lower Peninsula.

Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post‑secondary educational institution.

No specific type or amount is required.

Please attach your resume and proof of current enrollment (transcript, class schedule, etc.) to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

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