Vegetation Management
Internship Details
Title of Internship: Vegetation ManagementInternship Description:
How you will make an impact
• Support mapping and GIS tasks for vegetation management projects
• Collect tree and plant survey plot data collection for use in a database
• Collect sample plot data related to integrated vegetation management activities (IVM)Scan, organize, and maintain vegetation management documents
• Assist with low-skill and administrative project tasks
• Shadow field operations (contingent on vehicle insurance approval)
• Collaborate with Vegetation Management staff and cross-departmental teams
• Learn foundational utility forestry practices, workflows, and decision-making
• Participate in department projects as assigned
About this Role
This position is available for current undergraduate students majoring in Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, GIS/Geography, or related fields. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, interest in vegetation management, and work both independently and within a team.
Internship Requirement/Qualifications:
Requirements
• Current undergraduate student in Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related major
• Basic GIS competency
• Strong communication, research, and organizational skills
• Plant and tree identification skills
• Interest in utility forestry and vegetation management practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including spending extended hours working alone in the field in all weather conditions.
Location: Fredericksburg
VTOP Region: Region 6
Format: In-person
Start Date: 6/1/2026
End Date: 8/17/2026
The deadline for this application has now passed.
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is one of Virginia’s largest distribution cooperatives, providing electric service to over 184,000 members across 22 counties in Virginia.
Point of Contact:Fafa L. Baker
fbaker@myrec.coop
(540) 360-5945