Careers
A forestry career can take you all over the world or keep you busy in your home state. Whether you want to work in the woods or work in a city, a forestry career can take you there.
Forestry Careers
View Videos on Forestry Careers
- We are the Forest Service
- REI Presents: Women In Fire
- Inspiring Videos About Working in Wildland Fire for the U.S. Forest Service
- U.S. Forest Service - YouTube Channel
- U.S. Forest Service and Student Conservation Association Integrated Fire and Recreation Internship Program
- Boom De Ah Da - GoForestry
- Forestry Careers - GoForestry
Learn More About Careers in Forestry
- Careers in forestry: Nature’s office suite - Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Forest Service Careers - Real Jobs, Real Impact - U.S. Forest Service
- What Can You Do With a Forestry Degree - Fire Science Online
- How to Become a Firefighter - National Wildfire Coordinating Group
- Faces of the Forest Service - U.S. Forest Service
- Working for the Great Outdoors - U.S. Forest Service
- 50 Careers in Trees - Tree Foundation of Kern
Find a Job
Job Boards
UK FNR - Job Board
Handshake - UK students and alumni
- Texas A&M Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
- Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources
- Society of American Foresters Career Center
- ForestryUSA
- National Association of State Foresters
- Fire Research and Management Exchange System
- Forestry Works - Forest Industry Jobs
- ZipRecruiter - Forestry Jobs
Federal Forestry Jobs
Additional Resources
Take advantage of the resources that are out there to help you get a job. Get involved in professional development opportunities to network with professionals and help build your resume.
Prepare
USAJOBS Resources and U.S. Forest Service Tips
- USAJobs Tips and Tricks - USAJobs
- How to Apply For Federal Jobs - U.S. Forest Service
- Resume Template - U.S. Forest Service
Get Involved
Join the Student Chapter of the Society of American Foresters (The Forestry Club)
Attend Forestry Department Seminars
Attend and network at forestry professions meetings