Field Forester (Forester)

Full Time

  Keweenaw Land Association Limited (http://www.keweenaw.com)

  Ironwood, Michigan, United States

Keweenaw Land Association, Limited (www.keweenaw.com), has an immediate opening for an entry level forester.  Keweenaw owns and manages 168,000 acres of timberland in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  Responsibilities include, harvest layout, timber marking and cruising, harvesting and road contract supervision, and activity reporting.
Applicant must be a self starter and have good communication skills.  Must have the ability to work independently.  Experience in GPS, GIS, and MS Office is necessary.  Applicant must have clear oral and written communication skills and enjoy a high performance team environment.  A four year forestry degree is preferred.  A valid driver’s license is required.
Minimum Education: BA/BS/Undergraduate
Keweenaw is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Compensation

Keweenaw has an excellent benefits package that includes dental, medical, vacation, retirement, and profit sharing plans. Pay depends on qualifications and experience.