What can being a student member of APSAF do for you?
Gain access to a network of people who care about forestry.
Publications like Forest Science, the Journal of Forestry, Forestry Source, and Issues and Advocacy Now.
A discount on the SAF National Convention.
Access to post your resume on the SAF Career Center.
Access to the SAF Member Directory.
Grants, Scholarships, and Internship programs offered to you!
Student Funding for Professional Meeting Participation
The KP Funderburke Educational Endowment Fund helps support students to attend annual meetings, leadership workshops or the National SAF Convention.
COMPLETE THE FUNDING REQUEST FORM HERE.
APSAF: The Sapling 2025 Student Profiles
APSAF Social Media Internship 2026
Term: February 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027
Duties:
· APSAF Social Media Interns are responsible for populating the APSAF social media pages with content relevant to APSAF members - particularly the students.
· Each intern is expected to contribute at least three (3) posts every third week. Interns should strive to create posts that encapsulate the life and experiences of a forester, or someone working in a profession (being a student is a profession!) related to forestry.
· One photo each week should be on a Tuesday using our #TreeIDTuesday hashtag. This post will challenge the viewers to guess the tree species and encourage them to interact.
· Good photos are a must; posts can highlight anything related to forestry, including the different professions, forest health issues, forest products, utilization, silviculture, harvesting, effects and impacts of prescribed or wildfire on forests, etc. This venue simply highlights forestry in the APSAF region (NC, SC, and VA).
· Manage LinkedTree page with updated websites.
· Intern will be responsible for replying to comments, interacting with posts, and creating events.
· Encourage new followers on all platforms.
Benefits:
Student interns will receive a stipend of $500 for the year and free registration to and formal recognition at the APSAF Annual Conference at the end of their term. Interns are encouraged to include this internship on their CV/Resume. APSAF will receive exposure through social media activity and increased engagement with student & young professional members.
To apply please email this application (FOund Below in the Link that Says ‘Apply Now’ as a Word document or PDF to: apsaf.sm@gmail.com
With the subject line APSAF Social Media Application
Applications are due October 31st.