Internship with the Virginia Big Tree Program

All internships are currently full. Please check with Dr. Eric Wiseman (pwiseman@vt.edu) if interested in applying for the coming year.

Internship Details

• Opportunities open during both academic year and summer at competitive hourly pay rate.
• The start and end date and the weekly schedule are very flexible
• Travel around the state and overnight trips will be required
• Mileage will be reimbursed for personal vehicle use or a state vehicle will be issued
• Lodging will be provided for overnight trips

Intern Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop a work plan to recertify champion trees around Virginia that have not been measured in 10+ years
• Coordinate site visits around the state to recertify champion trees
• Collaborate with Big Tree Volunteers to recertify champion trees
• Maintain database and hardcopy records in the Virginia Big Tree Register
• Provide weekly progress reports to the Big Tree Coordinator

Intern Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Work productively with minimal supervision
• Identify tree species accurately
• Use tools and meters to measure physical dimensions of trees accurately
• Construct web maps and orienteer using a compass and/or GPS
• Navigate difficult terrain in remote locations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Residency in Blacksburg during the internship is preferred, but not required

Applications
Applicants must currently be a Virginia Tech student in the sophomore year or above. To apply, you must complete an online application, submit a résumé, and submit the names of two references.

If you have questions about the internship or the application process, please contact program coordinator Dr. Eric Wiseman, pwiseman@vt.edu or 540-231-5148.

To complete the online application, click here.