Forest Stewardship Internship

We are seeking two motivated interns for a 6-week paid forestry and land stewardship internship on a private property in Burnsville, NC. This is a hands-on outdoor position focused on trail work, forest maintenance, and land improvement projects in a mountain environment.

Interns will work directly with on-site supervision and gain practical experience in trail clearing, path construction, material processing, and general forestry fieldwork.

Internship Details

• Duration: 6 weeks
• Start Date: June 1, 2026 (flexible)
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Pay: $14/hour
• Housing: Provided on-site
• Openings: 2 positions available
• Applicants may apply individually or with a friend

Responsibilities

• Clear and maintain trails
• Build and improve walking paths
• Process and shred natural materials
• Assist with general land stewardship projects
• Work safely with outdoor tools and equipment
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Qualifications

• Interest in forestry, conservation, outdoor recreation, or land management
• Ability to perform physical outdoor work in varying weather conditions
• Reliable, motivated, and willing to learn
• Comfortable working in a rural mountain environment
• Experience with outdoor tools or trail work is helpful but not required

What Interns Will Gain

• Hands-on forestry and trail-building experience
• Exposure to land management practices
• Experience working outdoors in a mountain forest setting
• Mentorship and supervised field experience
• Opportunity to live and work in western North Carolina