Forestry Apprenticeship - Southcentral NH

Description

Do you love the outdoors? Are you driven and motivated to succeed? Are you unsure about your desire for further formal education or do the costs scare you? Are you a veteran or reservists of the U.S Armed Forces ready to re-enter the civilian job market? If you answered YES to any of these questions, then this opportunity may be perfect for you.

Description:

The Forestry Apprenticeship is a unique opportunity to learn the skills and competencies required to assist foresters in the care and management of forests across the northeast United States. The Apprenticeship will be a combination of on-the-job-training and college-level coursework over a period of 12-18 months depending on the individual’s pace of achievements and course scheduling. Your mentor will be a highly skilled, knowledgeable, personable and multi-state licensed forester located in LandVest’s Concord, NH office. You will work with a variety of LandVest Foresters, GIS Specialists and Operational Support Staff to provide a broad educational experience on most aspects of private forest/forestland management, as well as, specific skills to be a proficient timber marker and timber cruiser upon completion. Upon successful completion of this competency-based apprenticeship, you will be considered for a full-time position at LandVest. Alternatively, this immersive experience may motivate you to pursue an Associate’s Degree in Forest Technology or a Bachelor’s Degree in Forest Management.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements to Qualify:

• 18 years of age by July 6, 2026
• High school diploma or equivalent

Desired Qualities:

• Passion for recreating and desire to work outdoors
• Strong grades or aptitude in mathematics and biology
• Ability to communicate what sets you apart from the other candidates
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, in remote areas often alone

Apprenticeship Schedule

• Start Date: July 6, 2026 (flexible)
• Summer 2026 - Introductory training on basic concepts and tree identification. Introduction to Computers online course.
• Fall 2026 – Enrollment in Dendrology (Tree Identification) at White Mountain Community College and continued on-the-job training.
• Winter/Spring 2027 – Enrollment in Biology with Lab at New Hampshire Technical Institute and continued on-the-job training.
• Summer 2027 – On-the-job training at various LandVest work regions
• Fall 2027 – Enrollment in Natural Resources Field Methods at University of New Hampshire and continued on-the-job training.
• Completion of Apprenticeship: December 23, 2027 (approximate)

Compensation and Benefits:

• This will be a full-time (40 hours per week) temporary position, paid on an hourly basis. Starting pay is $21.00 per hour. Pay will increase to $21.80 per hour upon completion of 4 of the 8 required competencies. Pay will be $22.60 per hour upon completion of all requirements of the program.
• All travel time and in-class will be paid at the hourly rate. All study and homework time will not be paid.
• Apprentice may be issued a company truck, fuel card and maintenance card. Personal use options are available. Apprentice must have a clean driving record to qualify for company truck.
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match.
• Educational Assistance: LandVest will pay 100% of the tuition and course materials for the Dendrology class.
• Percentage of LandVest contribution for subsequent classes will depend on grade achieved in previous class. Apprentice must pay the remainder of costs.

A = 100% contribution

B = 80% contribution

C = 50% contribution

• Relocation Assistance
• All tools, equipment, materials and travel expenses reimbursement.

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, the Apprentice will be invited to apply for a full-time position within LandVest’s Forest Resources Division. Position offered and location of position will be dependent on availability at the time and Apprentice’s demonstrated skillset. Full-time position includes the following additional benefits:

• Health, Dental, Prescription and Vision Insurance plans. Employees share in cost of insurance plans.
• Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long Term Disability insurance paid by LandVest.
• Short Term Disability, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Accident and critical illness insurance offered at the employee's expense.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time.
• Clothing Stipend.
• Cellphone Stipend.
• Continuing Education.
• Referral bonuses and grants.

Application Process:

• Application Deadline – May 1, 2026
• Selection Process – LandVest will review all applications, select and notify Second-round Candidates by May 22, 2026.

Second-round will be required to provide:

• High school transcript
• At least one letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, employer, or commanding officer (if military).
• A copy of a current driver’s license and permission for LandVest to procure their Motor Vehicle Report.

Interviews will be conducted in late May/early June. Apprentice will be selected and notified in mid to late June with anticipated start date of July 6, 2026.

For information on LandVest Forest Resources Division, please visit our website at: www.landvest.com/management-and-consulting

For information on forestry and related careers at LandVest, please visit our website at: https://www.landvest.com/join-our-forestry-team

LandVest, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.