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Forestry Student Assistant
State of Michigan
Natural Resources
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$17.94 - $25.85
per hour
Type
Closes
March 10, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is a paid summer opportunity for students to work alongside forest management experts in Michigan's state forests, helping with tasks like preparing timber sales, surveying trees, and checking forest health.
It's hands-on learning to build skills in natural resources and prepare for future careers in environmental management.
A good fit would be a motivated student interested in forestry or outdoor work, with no prior experience needed but a passion for nature.
Key Requirements
- Current enrollment in high school, vocational/technical school, or post-secondary institution
- No specific experience required
- Ability to work in field settings across various Michigan regions (Eastern/Western Upper Peninsula, Eastern/Western/Southern Lower Peninsula)
- Attach resume and proof of enrollment (e.g., transcript or class schedule) to application
- Availability for Summer 2026 positions
- Interest in learning forest management duties in a hands-on capacity
Full Job Description
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
DNR Forest Resources
Forestry Student Experience Program
About the program: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.
Position responsibilities are tailored to each student and could involve:
- 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.
Requirements
Education
Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.
Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
Additional Information
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.
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StudentAssistant.pdf
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