Green Assets is currently in search of a highly motivated individual to join our team in our Morgantown, WV office as a Forest Carbon Intern. Founded in 2010, Green Assets, Inc. is a leading forest carbon project development & management firm. Green Assets provides informed, turn-key project development services to clientele, allowing for profitable conservation activities that help to maintain natural habitats and ecosystems. We are seeking to fill a part-time internship position that will focus on monitoring ongoing forest management activities and assisting with all aspects of forest carbon project implementation. The Forest Carbon Intern will work up to 30 hours per week, depending on workload.
The selected candidate will work directly with the Technical Director and Technical Support Forester(s); his/her responsibilities will include:
- Organizes forest management data;
- Utilizes spreadsheets, databases, and other tools for forest monitoring;
- Computes volume, biomass, carbon stocking levels, and other attributes from forest inventory and harvest data;
- Performs analyses supporting growth and yield modeling and age class assessments;
- Assists with data supporting Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reductions quantification/modeling and carbon accounting for client-held forest carbon offset projects;
- Provides effective Geographic Information System (GIS), Spatial Analyses, and Global Positioning System (GPS) support to team members;
- Performs remote sensing/aerial photography interpretation to assess detailed forest management and other land use information;
- Conducts forestry and geospatial related research;
- Works closely with team members to ensure accurate reporting of carbon stocks and net GHG emissions reduction for projects on client lands;
- Supports other team members with projects, workflow process improvements, office logistical support, business development events, and other duties as assigned;
Eligibility Requirements
- Working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Forest Resources Management, Forestry, or associated field (analytical focus preferred);
- Knowledge of forest biometrics, statistics, growth and yield models (FVS and similar), and data management/processing is preferred;
- Demonstrated experience using spatial analysis technologies (i.e., ArcGIS Pro, AGOL, or other web-based GIS applications);
- Experience using GPS, and integrating field-acquired data into ArcGIS for project documentation and processing;
- Effective document preparation, presentation, and communication skills are required;
- Experience with MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint is required;
- Detailed, organized, and thorough in completing work tasks;
- Desire and ability to work cohesively as part of a team of experts
For more information about Green Assets and the unique work we do, please visit https://www.green- assets.com/.
If you are seeking one of the most interesting, challenging, and rewarding forestry related opportunities available, please send a letter of interest and resume to krazvillas@green-assets.com by June 21, 2024.
Green Assets is an Equal Opportunity Employer.