March 1, 2026
Forest Service Timber Crew

Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest (USFS) - Timber and Silviculture Program - Forestry Intern - 6 Positions

Locations: Heber-Kamas Ranger District and Evanston-Mountain View Ranger District 

The Forestry Intern will work as part of the timber and silviculture crew, supporting a variety of field and project based activities across the forest. 
Primary duties include assisting with timber sale layout and development, conducting regeneration monitoring, and supporting Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) projects. Interns may also perform general forestry tasks such as vegetation surveys, data collection, and other resource support work as assigned. This position provides hands on experience in forest management, silvicultural practices, and natural resource fieldwork in diverse mountain ecosystems.


Major Duties

  • assisting with timber sale layout and development
  • conducting regeneration monitoring
  • supporting Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) projects
  • General forestry tasks such as vegetation surveys, data collection, etc
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Applicants must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at USU’s Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (QANR).
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Successful applicants will be expected to conduct outdoor work in variable weather conditions and terrain for extended periods of time, plus risks found in a typical office setting. There will be walking, hiking, standing, bending, carrying light items and occasional lifting of items that weigh up to 50 pounds.
  • This position is up to 40 hours per week, which may involve irregular hours, including evenings and some work on weekends. Hours per week vary due to weather, holidays and other time off.

Salary: $18 an hour, 40 hours a week for 12 weeks

Location: These positions will be in Heber, UT and Evanston, WY. Housing will be provided, and overnight stay may vary depending on location of work site. Housing locations will be at the Bear River Guard Station, UT for Evanston and near Strawberry Reservoir for Heber.

Number of Openings: 6 positions; 2 in Heber and 4 in Evanston 

Credits/Honors: Successful applicants are required to enroll for 1 credit each in NR 4251 (in the Spring 2026 2nd 7-week session) and NR 4252 (in the Fall 1st 7-week session). Successful applicants may also enroll for up to 3 summer credit hours during the internship; Honors Program participants may enroll for points. Individuals would work with a USU advisor to develop and complete an academic assignment during the internship.

Housing: Provided: Location of overnight stay may vary depending on location of the work site. Depending on project location, lodging may be at the Bear River Guard Station, UT, or near Strawberry Reservoir, UT.

Closing Date: March 1st, 2026 and open until all positions are filled.

Employement Dates: Flexible; not to exceed 12 weeks between mid-May and the end of August, 2026.

Apply to the QCNR summer internship program here.

 

For more information, contact:

Evanston/Mt. View
Travis Cann: 307-313-0825 or travis.cann@usda.gov 
Savannah Taylor: 307-677-1304 savannah.taylor@usda.gov 
Bridget Baker: 406 682-4253 bridget.baker@usda.gov 

Heber/Kamas:
Joseph Fisch: 435-293-0304 or joseph.fisch@usda.gov
Amber Ellis: 385-259-5520 - Amber.Ellis@usda.gov