Careers in Forestry

Find purpose & adventure with a career in forestry

Careers in forestry have been around since the 1800s, and the demand is only growing.

The forestry industry is projected to grow 5% from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations – particularly in wildland fire management.

Whether you’re a student looking to start a meaningful career or someone searching for more fulfilling work, jobs in forestry provide an excellent path.

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Specialized foresters, scientists, wildland firefighters and a variety of support personnel types are needed to help conserve, protect and enhance southern forests.

NOW HIRING:
Communications Intern

Remote | Paid | Fall 2025–Spring 2026

Communications Intern
Remote | Paid | Terms: Fall 2025–Spring 2026

Are you a strong writer with a creative eye and an interest in public outreach, natural resources or career storytelling? The Southern Group of State Foresters is looking for a part-time communications intern to help bring forestry careers into the spotlight.

This is a follow-up to a previous internship that gathered insights on how forestry careers are perceived across the South. Now, we’re turning those insights into action and we need someone who’s ready to help us develop digital content, spotlight real professionals, and create engaging resources for the next generation of forestry workers.

What You’ll Do:

Develop content (posts, videos, graphics, templates) that showcases real jobs in forestry
Travel to collect photo, video, and interview content with agency staff in the field
Create plug-and-play materials state forestry agencies can use for recruitment
Collaborate with SGSF’s Communications Director to execute and refine messaging
Contribute to social media scheduling, blog posts, and other outreach efforts

What You Bring:

Excellent writing skills and attention to detail
Experience with social media and basic design tools (Canva, Meta Suite, etc.)
Strong initiative and ability to work independently on deadlines
Interest in communications, public service, or the intersection of people and the outdoors
Bonus: skills in short-form video, photography, or digital storytelling

Details:

Part-time, remote (10–15 hrs/week)
Runs approximately September 2025–May 2026
- $1,000 bi-weekly stipend for 9 months + travel expenses for content collection
Open to students or early-career professionals (must be based in one of the SGSF member states)

How to Apply:
Send your resume, a short cover letter (no more than 1 page), and 1–2 samples of your writing and/or content (social posts, campaign ideas, graphic design, or short videos are all welcome) to Chelsea.Ealum@SouthernForests.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.