Kupu EIP Program Looking to Fill Internship Positions on Maui and Hawaii Island
Kupu’s EIP Program currently has 2 half-time (900 hour) internship openings. One (1) Position at Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge with The US Fish and Wildlife Service on the island of Hawaii; and one (1) position at the Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve with the Division of Forestry and Wildlife on the island of Maui. Please read through ALL of the following information before applying.
Position Description
– Hakalau Internship (click here for position description)
– Ahihi Kinau Internship (click here for position description)
About The Extended Internship Program
The Extended Internship Program is designed for individuals who are looking for an intensive entry-level experience in preparation for a career in the conservation field. In the Extended Internship Program, individuals work at a single worksite/agency that best matches the individual’s interests.
Benefits:
– Receive a $1,300 monthly living allowance (subject to taxes) and a $2,822.50* Education Award (similar to a scholarship) towards higher education
– Opportunity for interest earned on certain educational loans (during the internship term) to be paid for by AmeriCorps
– Complete over 900* hours of environmental community service
– Health care and childcare benefits (if eligible)
– Receive an in-depth entry-level environmental education/experience from an environmental agency that interests you
– Develop a strong relationship and work side-by-side with a single site manager for the duration of you internship
– Help protect Hawaii’s natural resources and make a positive impact in your community!
Program Dates:
Interns will start no later than March 23rd, 2015 and end by October 17th, 2015 or when they reach 900 hours (between 5-7 months*).
* These internships are half-time positions (900 total hours of service), in contrast to the typical full-time positions that are offered in the EIP Program (1700 hours of service). Due to the shorter term, the AmeriCorps Educational Award and Program Dates have been reduced.
Applicant Requirements:
– Must be at least 18 years of age (or 17 with a high school diploma) by March 2015
– Must possess/be working towards high school diploma or equivalent
– Must have own housing and transportation
– Must pass a background check
– Must meet the necessary physical and behavioral requirements
How To Apply:
#1: Complete the Online Application form (below) and Upload Resume and Letters of Recommendation (if available)
EIP Internship Application (CLICK HERE)
#2: Email Remaining Letters of Recommendation and/or Resume (if not submitted with online application) to acforms@kupuhawaii.org.
Guidelines for Recommendation Letters:
– Letters should be written by professional sources such as coaches, bosses, teachers, groups you’ve volunteered with, church leaders, or anyone who has known you for at least a three months. Letters should not be written by immediate family members or close friends.
– Letters of recommendation should address:
1) The context in which the person writing the recommendation knows you
2) Your personality, positive attributes, and work ethic
3) Why you make a good candidate for this position
– Letters should include the reference’s contact information, and should be no more than two pages in length
Application Deadline:
Positions are open until filled.
Any questions can be directed to acprograms@kupuhawaii.org or 808-735-1221 extension 2002.