The School of Forestry is committed to assisting students in finding internships, seasonal positions, and full-time employment. We provide career counseling and job placement to complement academic classroom learning with hands-on professional experience.

We offer:

• One-on-one appointments for job searching.
• Workshops on identifying employment skills, preparing resumes, cover letters, job applications, and strengthening interviewing skills.
• Continually updated Forestry Job Postings.
• Mock interviews with local professionals willing to mentor students and provide career advice.  

In our Charles O. Minor Study Center (room 003) you can:

• Obtain handouts on how to develop resumes and cover letters.
• Learn how to apply for a government job.
• Find sample questions to practice and prepare for an interview.
• Pick up career resource materials, books, and flyers.

Forestry Related Web Sites

• Environmental Jobs and Careers
• National Association of State Foresters News & Employment Opportunities
• Society of American Foresters Classifieds
• USDA Forest Service
• Databases for several forestry & forestry related fields
• Listings by government, education, and research organizations
• Global Positioning Systems
• Student Conservation Association
• Natural resources job search
• Environmental jobs
• Jobs and internships dealing with birds
• Internship opportunities in Washington DC on Capital Hill
• International opportunities
• Job postings and helpful tips

Job Search Websites

• www.nau.edu/career (NAU Career Services)
• www.firejobs.doi.gov  (Department of Interior Agencies)
• www.fs.fed.us/fsjobs/openings.html (Forest Service)
• www.foresters.org/jobs/ (listings by gov, education, research and organizations)
• www.forestry.about.com/education/forestry/msub14.htm (job listings via organizations)
• http://www.naep.org (National Association of Envtl Pro’s job listings)
• www.woodcenter.net/monster/index.html (jobs in wood, paper, lumber and packing industry)
• www.jobtrak.com (jobs and internships by position type, field of interest and location)
• www.cyber-sierra.com/nrjobs/ (Natural resources job search)
• www.jobsfed.com/ (federal jobs)
• www.jobdirect.com/ (interns and seasonal)
• www.sca-inc.org (Student Conservation Association)
• www.alpine-lis.com (Alpine land information services)
• www.sustainablebusiness.com/jobs/index.cfm (green dream jobs)
• www.careerbuilder.com/ (multiple types of jobs – search engine)
• www.environmental-jobs.com/ (general environmental positions)
• www.job-hunt.org/interns.shtml (all types including seasonal, FT, entry level, and interns)
• www.ecoclub.com/students/ (ecotourism jobs)
• www.azpra.org/ (Arizona Parks and Rec jobs)
• http://careerservices.colorado.edu/ (job and internship listings)
• www.coloradoguide.com/careers/ (outdoor jobs in Colorado)
• www.azgfd.gov/inside_azgfd/employment.shtml (Arizona Game &Fish)
• www.spb.ca.gov (California Department of Fire)
• www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp (California state parks)

Interested in Graduate College and Universities? Visit www.gradschool.com.

Want help with resumes, cover letters, grad school applications? Contact Jennifer Tsonis at 928-523-8956.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 09 July 2008 )