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1 person is interested
Internships
ORGANIZATION: Malama Kaua`i
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1 person is interested
MK’s internships are part-time paid opportunities for Kauai residents seeking to begin their career in agriculture or non-profit operations, or to gain entrepreneurial experience in sustainable farming business management. These learning-focused internship roles are based on our 7-acre farm in Kalihiwai, home to our main office, the Kauai Permaculture Food Forest, 42-plot community garden, livestock enclosure, and a newly added 2-acre chicken and vegetable farm. Learn sustainable farming operations including livestock and animal care, seasonal vegetable production, plant/tree propagation, permaculture, conservation and more Gain skills in marketing, sales, fundraising and community outreach to introduce programs and sell products to the community Grow your administration skills in program management, activity/event planning, budgeting/finance, and business operations management Develop management skills by leading teams of other interns, students, and community volunteers on special projects. YOU: - Have a strong desire to develop a career in sustainable agriculture or non-profit operations, or to begin your own farming enterprise - Are able to commit 19 hours per week with a regularly set schedule for 3 to 6 months - Live on Kauai and have reliable transportation to the farm; program is designed to support local residents - Must be 18 and meet low-income requirements (approx. $41k for an individual; higher for couples and families) YOU’LL RECEIVE: - $8 per hour - Food and plant materials from the land - Free workshops and continuing education opportunities - Career services support for local sustainable agriculture job placement TO APPLY: Email a copy of your resume to jobs@malamakauai.org with a note letting us know why you’re interested in joining MK’s FarmCorps.
More opportunities with Malama Kaua`i
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Malama Kaua`i
Location:
PO BOX 1414, KILAUEA, HI 96754, US
Mission Statement
Who we are
Malama Kaua`i was founded mid-2006 by Keone Kealoha and Chris Jaeb, inspired volunteers that saw the need for an organization that put sustainability at its core. Kealoha and Jaeb wanted to develop an innovative and holistic method for approaching the challenges the island is facing. The result has been a framework that merges the traditional Hawaiian values of aloha andmalama `aina with contemporary principles of sustainability. Since its inception, Malama Kaua`i has grown into an organization of three full-time staff and an extensive island-wide network of volunteers.
What we value
To us, the word "sustainability" goes beyond simply sustaining our resources. Ultimately, we envision a Kaua`i where the `aina (environment) is healthy, people enjoy a high quality of life, the sense of community is strong, and culture is respected and perpetuated.
We look for solutions that take into account the four pillars of sustainability, what we call "the quadruple bottom line"-- environment, cutlure, economy and society. We consider the interrelatedness of all issues and the need for a holistic approach.
Description
What we do
To realize our vision, we seek to malama, or take care of, Kaua`i and the people who call Kaua`i home. Rooted in the core value of aloha `aina (love and connection to the land), we advocate, educate, and drive action towards a sustainable Kaua`i.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Malama KauaiKalihiwai RidgeKilauea, HI 96754
DATE POSTED
January 17, 2015
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Farming
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Science
- Gardening
- Program Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 3 to 6 months