Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Weyerhaeuser is offering internships to students in Forestry throughout the southeastern U.S. Locations include the following regions: Arkansas/Oklahoma, Mississippi/Alabama, Mississippi/Louisiana, North Louisiana, Carolinas/Virginia, and Coastal Piedmont.
This program is designed to give students a valuable learning experience, including exposure to different geographic areas and work group concepts. You will work with an individualized performance plan and a personal sponsor. You will also be given ample feedback on your performance while having the opportunity to give feedback on ways to enhance the program. Weyerhaeuser offers interns a competitive compensation package.
Internship Benefits & Development Opportunities:
- An individualized work plan and clear expectations for the length of the internship
- Hands-on exposure to a wide range of professional forestry experiences
- Regular coaching, performance feedback, and professional development discussions
- A Weyerhaeuser sponsor at their location to help them integrate into the business unit as well as to acclimate to the community
- Competitive compensation
- An opportunity to provide feedback to help improve their own internship program
- The opportunity to return to the same or different Weyerhaeuser location as an intern next year
- Potential consideration for future internship opportunities and full-time employment upon graduation
- Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's Forestry program or related program at an accredited college or university
- Must have completed your freshman year by the start of the internship
- Demonstrate strong academic achievement
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Willingness to work in the woods and to accept an assignment in a rural area
Successful candidates will have:
- High initiative (self-motivated)
- High integrity
- Positive attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Creativity in problem solving
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Ability to initiate and follow through on projects
- Good time-management abilities
- Effective speaking and listening skills
- Strong work ethic
- Commitment to work safely
About Timberlands We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits. For more than a century, we have been taking care of forests to make life better.
About Weyerhaeuser We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We are serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.