Job Shadow and Scholarship Program

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2026 Natural Resources Job Shadow & Scholarship Program

PROGRAM DETAILS

The purpose of the Green Diamond Job Shadow and Scholarship Program is to introduce students interested in forestry or natural resources to the work that supports the stewardship and management of a commercial forest. Students will shadow one of our professionals as they show the process from farm to harvest to reforestation and see the people and hard work that goes into making sustainable forestry a reality. We hope to give students insight into the industry, what the work is, and the variety of professions involved in the process. The program is intended for students who are currently pursuing academic degrees in an accredited college of forestry or natural resources. Our goal is to help students learn about the industry and aspects of careers they never imagined. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Please note this is an unpaid, educational job shadow program, however the scholarship portion will pay up to $3,000. 

Criteria

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (associate or bachelor’s) in forestry or related natural resource program at a U.S. institution.
  • Be interested in encouraging and promoting inclusion within the profession.
  • Preferred fields of study include forestry, fisheries, wildlife biology, botany, geographical information systems (GIS), or other relevant Natural Resource based disciplines. 

Job Shadow Information

  •  Successful candidates will be selected for a 3-day unpaid job shadow.
  • The job shadow dates will be set between May 4 and August 28, 2026.
  • If you are selected, we’ll work directly with you to schedule the dates.
  • You must have your own travel plan to and from the Green Diamond location chosen.
  • All applicants will be notified the week of December 1, 2025 regarding their application status.

Scholarship

  • Job shadow participants will be asked to submit a secondary application after the job shadow to be considered for the scholarship. This application will include questions and a short essay reflecting on what you learned from the job shadow and how it fits in with your future career goals. If awarded, the scholarship will be up to $3,000.

Location & Housing

  • This job shadow opportunity is in many different states where we operate. See the application form online for specific locations in California, Georgia, Mississippi, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
  • Travel to the location is at the student's expense. 
  • Housing will be provided by the company. This will be in the form of a hotel room which is located close to the office. Korbel, California and Shelton, Washington locations have onsite housing available. The onsite housing has a private room for you to stay with facilities available near our offices.
  • A $50 daily stipend will be provided to help offset the cost of meals.

 Job Shadow Details

 Who you are: 

You may have completed your first year or two of college and are ready to start exploring possible career options or are looking to narrow down your field of study in school. You are an avid learner, inquisitive, ask questions, and enjoy variety in your work. Most of all you enjoy being outdoors and are excited about finding a career in an industry that offers you that opportunity. 

What this opportunity provides: 

During the Natural Resource job shadow you will learn how a working forest is managed; below are some examples of the types of work you will see:

  • How a Timber Harvest Plan is engineered and launched.
  • Examples of how new technology and equipment processes have helped reduce the impact of harvesting on the forest and increased worker safety.
  • How silviculture processes are used to rejuvenate timberlands and keep the forest healthy.
  • How GIS and drone technology is used for mapping and inventory work.
  • Conservation efforts used to care for wildlife, fish, plants, and soil. 
  • How jobs in Natural Resources interact with professional office positions that keep the business running which includes accounting, human resources, public affairs/legal, and information services. 

We also have job shadows open specifically related to our Acquisitions and Business Development (ABD) Department. In those opportunities you would gain exposure to the natural climate solutions work related to working forests, examples include timber acquisitions, carbon projects, conservation easements, and more. 

Job Shadow Types & Locations:

Natural Resource Job Shadows are available at the following locations: 

  • Korbel, CA
  • Meridian, MS
  • Kalispell, MT
  • Klamath Falls, OR
  • Shelton, WA

Acquisitions & Business Development Job Shadows are available at the following locations:

  • Bogart, GA
  • Seattle, WA

When applying for the job shadow, you will select which location and opportunity you are interested in. 

Timing:

The job shadow will occur between May 4 and August 28, 2026. You will be assigned to one of our professionals for the duration of your job shadow experience. If you are selected, we will work with you to develop your individual experience taking into account your career interests.

Who the Green Diamond is: 

We grow and nurture forests, a renewable resource to build homes, schools, and household necessities, harnessing carbon every single day we operate. We’re a 6th generation family-owned company that is guided by our values of environmental stewardship and supporting our local communities.  We do what’s right, even when it is the harder path to follow.  We focus on the health and safety of our people first – by taking care of all our resources, we plan to be here for another 130 years.

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