Become part of Hawaii’s conservation story

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Pacific Resiliency Fellows (PRF) is an international fellowship program that brings together promising future leaders who work on conservation or sustainability initiatives throughout the Pacific region. The goal of the program is to support the development of resilient communities by mentoring early to mid-career professionals to become strong leaders and empowered social entrepreneurs. The PRF Program will also give a voice to smaller communities and grow the capacity of the next generation of leaders to positively impact Island Earth.

The PRF Program will accomplish this by (1) Creating a working network of individuals addressing issues of resiliency within their communities; (2) Building capacity within emerging leaders to create a critical mass of environmental and social stewards; and (3) Providing a space for sharing of best practices and lessons learned from different communities throughout the Pacific region.

PRF is best suited to emerging leaders in the early to middle stages of their careers who have shown exceptional aptitude, character, leadership, and sense of stewardship for the earth and their communities.  In year one we will connect fellows across the Pacific, including American Samoa, Guam, Hawaiʻi, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, and Rapa Nui.

Program Design and Curriculum

Fellows will convene in Hawaiʻi two times in a 9-month period (for context setting and preparation for impact). Fellows will engage throughout the year with Kupu staff and each other on calls, blogs, and/or video conferences.  The curriculum will include:

  • Field-based learning
  • Leadership training and development
  • Action plan development and implementation
  • Strategic communication design and practice
  • Individualized mentorship
  • Peer-to-peer network building

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

We are seeking emerging leaders with experience in environmental stewardship, conservation, or sustainability and who have shown exceptional aptitude, character, grit, determination, and a will to affect positive change in their community and in our broader world. 

Applicants should be in the early to middle stages of their career and approximately 26-40 years old, though individuals outside this age range will also be considered.

Applicants must reside in one of the following Pacific communities:  American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, or Rapa Nui.

PROGRAM COST

The cost to participate in the PRF program is $2,500.  All airfare, lodging, ground transportation, food, and any other activity costs will be covered by the program. Scholarships may be available for those who are unable to contribute this full amount.

PROGRAM DATES AND AVAILABILITY

Participants must be available to join for the entirety of both sessions.

  • Session 1: July 15-24, 2018
  • Session 2: December 2-11, 2018

Participants are welcome to come early or extend their stay at their own cost. Session 1 has been scheduled to align with the 2018 Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference (July 24-26) and the 2018 National Sustainable Agriculture Education Association Conference (July 27-29), both on the island of Oʻahu.

PROGRAM LOCATION

All program activities are currently planned to take place on Oʻahu.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete the online application by following the direct link: https://kupuhawaii.tfaforms.net/137 or by going to our website at http://www.kupuhawaii.org/programs/#internship-openings.  Please answer all questions, upload your resume, and provide contact information for two references. Your references will be prompted to submit an online form. Application and all materials must be received by the deadline. 

NEED HELP?

Call (808) 735-1221 x 1020 or email elia.herman@kupuhawaii.org should you have any questions.

Information

  • Posted On

    January 23, 2018
  • Closing Date

    March 1, 2018
  • Organization

    Kupu
  • Location

    Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Rapa Nui
  • Position Type

    Internship
For more information about Kupu and this opportunity please visit our website at www.kupuhawaii.org, contact us at 808.735.1221 x1020 or via email at elia.herman@kupuhawaii.org.

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