Conservation Leadership Development Program (CLDP) – UH Manoa NREM Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU) Position

Description: The University of Hawaii is offering undergraduate fellowships for UH students, beginning May 2019, to join a diverse team of UH faculty, natural resource professionals and cultural and community groups engaged in restoring several Hawaiian ahupua'a. These unique fellowships will involve experiential learning and community-based projects that employ Hawaiian concepts of biocultural resource management to address current and future challenges to the sustainability and resiliency of Hawaii. Fellows will be placed at a project site on Kaua'i, O'ahu or Hawai'i Island during the summer (June-August).

Fellows will be trained in how to access not only the latest scientific information but also traditional ecological knowledge to restore the health of our islands and its people. They will also enroll in an upper-division summer course, NREM 467 Natural Resource Conservation Planning, to learn how government agencies and professional organizations develop management plans to promote sustainability and resiliency.

The fellowship is for one year and includes a stipend for project work during the summer as well as funds to support travel and data collection and analysis. Undergraduate students at all UH campuses are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to students with knowledge of Hawaiian or other Pacific Island languages and protocols for biocultural management. Students will have to be enrolled in an undergraduate program at a UH campus through the Fall 2019 semester.

Program dates:

             AmeriCorps Portion - June 10, 2019 - August 2, 2019

             REEU Fellowship – May 15, 2019 – May 14, 2020

Position requirements: 

• Age - Applicants must be at least 17 years of age by program state date (due to AmeriCorps regulations).
• Education – Undergraduate enrolled at a University of Hawaii campus; completed two years of full-time coursework (junior or senior standing)
• Diploma – Applicants must complete high school to use their Education Award.
• Citizenship - Applicants must be one of the following: a US Citizen, US National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien (due to AmeriCorps regulations)
• Criminal History Check – Applicants are subject to a criminal history check.

Benefits: 

• $1,252.91 Education Award (for 300 hours of service) - through Kupu’s largest supporter, AmeriCorps
• $5000 stipend from REEU program; $1000 in project supplies; $500 in travel expenses
• Student loan deferment available for eligible applicants

How to Apply: 

1. Deadline to Apply: March 31st, 2019 
2. Complete the online application and upload resume. The application can be filled out by clicking on this link [https://kupuhawaii.tfaforms.net/177] or on our website at kupuhawaii.org. Please read ALL instructions and answer questions to the best of your ability. Applicants will need to upload their resume (Microsoft Word or PDF file format) and two reference’s emails must be noted, an email will be sent to them directly to complete a questionnaire. Applications must be completed with both references before they will be considered.