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Jobs, Internships, and Volunteering

The World Forestry Center is a small, non-profit organization which often relies on the generosity of volunteers and interns to help us fulfill our mission. Although paid positions do not come open very often, they will be posted on this site.

Internship Opportunity

World Forest Institute – Spring and Summer Internship Available
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The World Forest Institute (WFI) is a program of the World Forestry Center, a non-profit organization. Located in Washington Park in Portland, Oregon, the World Forestry Center operates several programs, including the Forest Discovery Museum, education programs, tree farms, and the World Forest Institute. WFI operates a six to twelve-month U.S.-based program for international forestry professionals, who conduct studies in the Pacific Northwest related to forestry, meet with an assortment of forestry organizations and corporations, and build a network of contacts in forestry.  WFI was created to respond to a growing need to provide better access to global forestry information. The WFI Intern will work directly with the International Fellowship Program. For more information, go to: http://wfi.worldforestry.org/

  • Responsibilities include:
    Attending site visits with international Fellows to forestry and forest products companies
  • Assisting in organizing an upcoming conference on forest ownership and investment trends
  • Organizing information in forestry library
  • Researching funding and grant opportunities related to international study

Opportunity to develop a special project to be completed during the internship (time dependent)Qualifications: Successful candidate must be a self-starter, flexible, and open-minded. Basic computer skills are essential, including basic Excel, Word, internet, and email. Must be able to work with diverse colleagues from around the world. Candidate must have professional attitude, willingness to learn, and possess good communication skills.

Days/Hours: Days and hours of internship are flexible. Must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week for 8 weeks. Start and end dates are flexible.

Compensation/Incentives: This is an unpaid, volunteer position. Although the intern will not receive monetary compensation, benefits include: professional experience in a diverse, international work environment; opportunity to learn about local and global forestry and natural resources management; experience working in non-profit organization in marketing, administrative and organizational work; networking and making contacts in forestry throughout the Pacific Northwest.

To apply: Email a letter of interest and resume to:  Angie DiSalvo, International Fellowship Program Manager, adisalvo@worldforestry.org.  Questions? Call 503-488-2137.

http://wfi.worldforestry.org

 

Group Volunteer Opportunities

Organizations and businesses can volunteer as a group. Dates, hours, and projects are aligned to the interests and abilities of each group. A representative of the group should contact the Education Director at 503-488-2103.