Forestry Technician Internship

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Posting Number: G/R32225P

Working Title:

Forestry Technician Internship

Department:
Warnell-Research

Employment Type:

Employee

Anticipated

Start Date:

05/13/2026

Posting Date: 02/16/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

Final date to receive applications is March 15th, however positions will be filled as suitable applicants are identified. Please do not delay in applying. To apply, submit to this job posting and email cover letter, resume and references to:

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Physical work at refuges (80% of time).

Computer work (20% of time).

Temporary Technical Paraprofessional

FLSA:
Non‑Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Positions will be located on various National Wildlife Refuges in the Southeast region. Potential Refuge locations may include (but not limited to):
Carolina Sandhills NWR in McBee, SC;
St. Marks NWR in St. Marks, FL;
Okeefenokee NWR in Folkston, GA;
Piedmont NWR in Round Oak, GA;
Lower Suwanee NWR in Chiefland, FL;
Noxubee NWR near Starkville, MS; and, Clarks River in Kentucky. Primary duties include collecting baseline forest habitat data, cruising & marking timber to enhance wildlife habitat, and assisting with timber sale administration. Other duties may involve invasive plant control and monitoring of wildlife and habitat responses to various forest management treatments. A wide variety of wildlife management activities may also be incorporated depending upon refuge needs and objectives.

Approximate duration will be 13 weeks between mid‑May – mid‑August. Start day may be flexible to accommodate students needing to complete the May forestry camp before beginning work. Positions are full‑time temporary with 40‑hours of work per week. Students wishing to receive internship credit may need to complete an internship agreement or practicum agreement and enroll in the appropriate course.