Year Round Interships
Availability:
Full-time, part-time and minimum time (minimum time are summer only) positions
will be filled by individuals between the ages of 18–30 who have demonstrated
an interest in protecting the natural environment of Hawai‘i. Positions
are available on the islands of O‘ahu, Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i Island, and Maui. Positions
generally begin between November and January of each year and run for ten
to twelve months.
Position Information:
No prior experience is necessary (with the exception
of the Division of Aquatic Resources which requires SCUBA certification
and scientific diver’s
certification); however, the majority of the internship is spent outdoors
and will be physically demanding. A positive attitude, an interest
in learning, self-motivation, curiosity about nature, and the physical
ability and desire to work on outdoor projects (with little or no supervision)
will also be important. This is not a residential program and participants
must provide their own housing and transportation to the internship site.
Participants will learn about the mission and programs of the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and will be placed in an internship including field positions with Natural Area Reserve, Division of Aquatic Resources, Wildlife, Forestry, O‘ahu Invasive Species Committee, Kaua‘i Invasive Species Committee, The Nature Conservancy, West Maui Mountain Watershed Partnership, and United States Fish and Wildlife Hakalau Refuge. In addition, there will be an environmental education internship, with the Division of Forestry and Wildlife (O‘ahu).
Members will generally participate in program activities Monday through Friday (as well as possible weekends and holidays). Full-time participants will receive a $1,250 monthly living allowance (subject to taxes) plus an additional $4,725 educational award that can be used to pay off college loans or can be applied to future college tuition (1,700 hours over a 10-12 month period). Additionally, for full time members, all interest earned on educational loans during the year of service will be paid for by AmeriCorps and health care and child care benefits will be available. Part-time participants will receive a $667 monthly living allowance and a $2,362.5 educational award.
benefits:
Participants will gain valuable education throughout
the program and will meet potential role models who work in the fields
of resource management and conservation biology. In addition they
will gain career experience, improve in interpersonal skills, gain knowledge
in conservation, and develop professional skills necessary for advancement
in conservation and other fields. Interns
help to preserve some of the most precious natural areas in Hawai‘i. If
you are interested write, email, or call.
Application Requirements:
1
application, 2 letters of recommendation, and 1 resume
apply now!
Please read the application instructions before completing the application
form.
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