KUPU Environmental Summer Internship

Kupu is a non-profit that provides environmental and sustainability-related internships to youth and adults across the state of Hawaii. We are currently accepting applications for our outdoor summer 2015 Gateway program, and we are reaching out to college faculty in relevant fields in hopes that you may be interested in sharing the program with your students and/or teacher network. Any questions may be directed to outreach@kupuhawaii.org. About The Gateway Program: Kupu’s summer Gateway Program provides participants with a 7-week long experience in hands-on environmental education and teaches them valuable teamwork, cultural and life skills. Participants have the chance to work in some of the most remote and beautiful landscapes across Hawaii (including Kaho’olawe), while earning money to support their future endeavors and higher education. Kupu is looking for applicants who are passionate about protecting Hawaii’s natural resources and culture, and who enjoy the rugged outdoors. GATEWAY PROGRAM SUMMER 2015 POSITIONS AVAILABLE: TEAM LEADER (Adults age 21 or older) Mentor and lead a field team of 4-6 youth ages 17-20 Earn up to a $4,000 Living Allowance, a $1,195 Educational Award and possible college credits For a full position description, click on the following link: Gateway Team Leader 2015 TEAM MEMBER (Youth ages 17-20) Work as part of a team of environmentally-minded peers ages 17-20 Earn up to a $500 Volunteer Award, a $1,195 Educational Award and possible college credits For a full position description, click on the following link: Gateway Team Member 2015 TO LEARN MORE & TO APPLY, VISIT: www.kupuhawaii.org/hycc Deadline to apply is February 28, 2015!