Forestry Intern

Salary: $18.00 Hourly Location : 2351 Springbrook Ct., Beloit, WI Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: 202600033 Department: Public Works Division: PW- Seasonals Opening Date: 03/24/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Summary of Job Summer Seasonal: March - October; 30-40 hours/week The Forestry Intern is responsible to perform, as an individual or as member of a team, various field and office tasks related to forestry management within city parks, green spaces, and/or city-owned property and facilities. Primary responsibility will be to update the tree inventory of all public trees in the City of Beloit using GPS equipment and GIS software. Under supervision, will also perform semi-skilled manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect the urban tree canopy through such activities as transporting seedlings and tree trimming, removal and cleanup. Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSHigh School Diploma or equivalent.A valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.A minimum of one (1) year of responsible work experience, with experience in mowing, grounds maintenance, landscaping, tree pruning and related tree-care activities, including manual and semi-skilled work.GIS experience is preferred.Ability to obtain FEMA IS-100 and FEMA IS-700 within 3 months of hire.Other combinations of training and/or experience which can be demonstrated to result in the possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position will also be considered. Wage: $18.00/hour Equal Opportunity Employer This position is not eligible for benefits. 01 Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? YesNo 02 Do you have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record? YesNo 03 Do you have a minimum of one (1) year of responsible work experience, with experience in mowing, grounds maintenance, landscaping, construction, tree pruning and related tree-care activities, including manual and semi-skilled work? YesNo 04 Explain your GIS and AutoCAD experience. If no experience, write N/A. 05 Do you currently possess the FEMA IS-100 and FEMA IS-700 certifications or have the ability to obtain within three months of hire? Yes- can obtainNo- cannot obtainYes- already have certs 06 Please list other combinations of training and/or experience which can be demonstrated to result in the possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position may also be considered. Required Question