Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 33, Number 7, 1 July 2016 — Conservotion internships available on Maui [ARTICLE]

Conservotion internships available on Maui

A new college internship program on Maui is available for students

interested in natural resources management and protection and invasive species management. The Nā Hua Ho'ohuli i ka Pono program, funded by Hau'oli Mau Loa Foundation, designed the program to help develop Maui's next generation of conservation leaders. The program will work in partnership with state agencies and Kupu, a nonprofit that links youth with conservation organizations. Two positions are available and require a 19-hour a week commitment from Oct. 3 through May 26. Interns will be selected through a formal applieahon process that includes a criminal history eheek and interview. Intems will eam a biweekly living allowanee of $475 and may also be eligible for an AmeriCorps Education Award. Applications are due by 4 p.m. on July 18. For more information and to obtain an applieahon packet, visit www.Facebook.com/NHHPHawaii or email Serena Kaldi at Serena. NHHP@gmail.com.