Second Year Member Positions
Availability:
There will be 10-12 positions available
on each of the following islands: Kaua‘i, Moloka‘i, O‘ahu, Maui, and
the Big Island (Hawai‘i). The program runs from early June
through late July (seven weeks).
Position Requirements:
The 2nd year program has been developed
to place PREVIOUS or PAST HYCC
participants in an intense and in-depth summer internship experience.
All applicants must have gone through either the summer or year-round internship
program and have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
Position Description:
The position will place participants at 1-2 internship site(s) during a seven week period during the summer. Members will have the option to choose from various terrestrial and aquatic sites to be assigned to. Participants will learn about natural resource management by taking part in service projects, field trips, and presentations by the various conservation and government organizations. Members will work with experts in various fields and gain life skills that will aid them in school and beyond.
Members will participate in program activities Monday through Friday. The program will involve all weekdays and some weekends as well as some camping. Members on the islands of Hawai‘i and Kaua‘i may have extensive camping requirements (from Monday through Friday) through out the program. The participants may also spend two weeks on neighbor islands. Neighbor island travel, accommodations, and other miscellaneous expenses will be covered by HYCC.
member benefits:
Participants will receive a $1,000 education award for college and if eligible
will also receive 3 botany or biology college credits awarded by the University
of Hawa‘ii. Monetary compensation will vary based on the site a participant
is assigned to. Participants will gain valuable experiential education
throughout the program and will meet potential role models who work in
fields related to resource management and conservation biology. In addition
they will learn skills such as teamwork, leadership, organization, and
decision-making. Best of all, they will receive exposure to some of the
most interesting and beautiful natural areas in Hawai‘i.
Application Requirements:
2 work or school related letters of recommendation and a completed
application form.
apply now!
Please read the application instructions before completing the application
form.
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Call (808) 735-1221 or e-mail us at yccinfo@ponopacific.com should
you have additional questions.