Description
Weyerhaeuser is offering internships to students in Forestry within our Northern Timberlands operation. This program is designed to give students a valuable learning experience, including exposure to different areas of operations such as forest measurements, GIS, silviculture, harvest and haul, operational planning, and road development.
You will work with an individualized work plan and a personal sponsor. You will also be given ample feedback on your performance while having the opportunity to give feedback on ways to enhance the program. Weyerhaeuser offers interns a competitive compensation package.
Available locations include: Bingham, Maine, Greenville, Maine, Lancaster, New Hampshire, and Lewisburg, West Virginia. These positions are temporary full-time roles with a tentative start date of early May 2026 and ending late August 2026.
Students will receive:
1. An individualized work plan and clear expectations for the length of the internship
2. An opportunity for exposure to a broad base of professional forestry experiences
3. Feedback on their performance
4. A Weyerhaeuser sponsor at their location to help them integrate into the business unit as well as to acclimate to the community
5. Competitive compensation
6. An opportunity to provide feedback to help improve their own internship program
7. Potential opportunity to return to the same or different Weyerhaeuser location as an intern in 2027
8. Assessment for a full-time position upon graduation
Qualifications
9. Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Postgraduate program in Forestry or related field of study at an accredited college or university
10. Must have completed your freshman year by the start of the internship (May 2026)
11. Must possess a valid driver’s license
12. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
13. Capable of meeting the demands of fieldwork, including safely lifting up to 50 lbs, operating ATVs and 4WD vehicles, and working in various weather conditions, from extreme heat to cold
14. Willingness to work in remote areas and perform tasks that may require standing, sitting, and walking for extended periods
Preferred Skills and Experience:
15. Strong safety values and behaviors
16. A solid understanding of sound environmental practices
17. Previous experience in forestry operations
18. Ability to use a compass and/or GPS applications
19. Experience driving a pickup on varying terrains such as steep inclines, dirt roads, wet or snow-covered roads as well as towing a trailer
Successful candidates will also have:
20. High initiative (self-motivated)
21. High integrity
22. Positive attitude
23. Strong communication skills
24. Creativity in problem solving
25. Excellent teamwork skills
26. Ability to initiate and follow through on projects
27. Good time-management abilities
28. Effective speaking and listening skills
29. Strong work ethic
Compensation: Weyerhaeuser offers a competitive compensation package. The specific compensation will be commensurate with the experience and capabilities of the successful candidate. Weyerhaeuser offers relocation reimbursement for qualifying candidates.About TimberlandsWe believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits. For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.About WeyerhaeuserWe sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.