Contracted Student Interns - Service Forestry Intern - Central Region (UNPAID)
About the Role
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) seeks an intern to support the Service Forestry Program for a period of 6-8 weeks during the Summer 2026 season. Also known as Private Lands Forestry, the program provides education, information, support and technical expertise to landowners and municipalities throughout the Commonwealth so owners can make informed decisions about their forested properties.
Responsibilities
- Create and organize online archive folders
- File, scan and upload paper-based plans into SharePoint
- Inventory office supplies, Bureau clothing, paper supplies and outreach materials
- Develop a catalog of current publications on hand; distribute materials
- Accompany individual district Service Foresters on weekly field work opportunities (NE, SE and Central districts)
- Attend outreach events and workshops when schedule allows
Qualifications
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Basic experience with Microsoft Office and SharePoint
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team (preferred)
Schedule
- Start/End Date: 9/21/2026 - 12/4/2026
- Weekly Hours: 20 hours
- Office vs Field hours: 2:1 ratio
This internship is unpaid and designed to support students or recent graduates seeking practical experience in the field. Interns may be eligible to earn academic credit through their college or university. Members of the Environmental Justice (EJ) community are encouraged to apply. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.