Forest Inventory & Analysis (FIA) Internship

The South Carolina Forestry Commission Forest Inventory & Analysis (FIA) program is seeking to fill up to four full-time, temporary positions for the summer of 2026. Positions will be located in Columbia, South Carolina. 

Who Should Apply 

A junior or senior working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in forestry from a college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters. Applicants MUST have completed forestry summer camp and completed dendrology and mensuration course work. 

What is FIA? 

The Forestry Commission FIA program is a cooperative effort between the SCFC and the US Forest Service- Southern Research Station. The SCFC collects FIA data on a network of plot locations across South Carolina. FIA is often referred to as our nation's forest census. 

The FIA program collects, analyzes, and reports on the status and trends of America's forests. In South Carolina, data is collected on tree diversity and abundance, carbon estimates, tree mortality from natural disasters, insects and disease, and removals from timber harvest practices. FIA data are used to track how the landscape is changing over time. 

Pay

$18/hour (Works 37.5 hours a week with a schedule of Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.) 

Housing

Housing will be provided at no cost to interns. 

How to Apply

Access the agency website (Careers - South Carolina Forestry Commission) and complete the internship application for FIA. Send this application, unofficial transcripts, and two professional references to:

Byron Rominger- FIA Program Coordinator 

brominger@scfc.gov