POSITION SUMMARY:

The Compliance / Quality Intern will be integral in ensuring regulatory compliance with the Lacey Act, which makes it unlawful to import certain plant products and ensures quality standards are maintained for all materials sourced internationally. The company will rely on the Compliance/Quality Intern to assist with internal audits, the assessment and management of international supplier information, and organizing documentation from those suppliers. Additionally, the intern will have the opportunity to learn about industry regulations and contribute to the continuous improvement efforts of our Lacey Act Compliance Program as they gain experience in the role.

MAJOR TASKS:

• Conduct audits for compliance and quality assurance.

• Provide key customers with requested documentation in a timely manner.

• Manage supplier information and due diligence process, including obtaining, inputting and reviewing supplier data.

• Distribute updated information regarding compliance and quality internally.Learn about global ESG regulations and their impact on the wood products industry.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or pursing a degree in Wood Science/Forestry, Environmental Economics and Policy or International Studies.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Strong analytical and research skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and comfortable communicating with international contacts.

• Willingness to engage in hands-on tasks and able to lift 30 lbs.

• Self-motivated and independently driven.

• Experience with Microsoft Products, and cloud-based storage systems like Box, Dropbox.

• Must be able to travel out of town to mills to perform audits.