One of over 400 National Park Service sites across the country, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (HAVO) protects a dynamic landscape of volcanoes and endangered species, as well as biocultural and geologic resources found nowhere else on earth. For decades, the park Natural Resources Management Program has led research and innovation in terrestrial resource protection in Hawai'i. The vegetation program works on a wide variety of invasive species projects, including invasive plant control and removal, as well as emerging threats like Rapid 'Ohi'a Death, Little Fire Ants, and biosecurity.

The 354,461 acres of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park provide ecosystem protection from the coast to the summits of Mauna Loa and Kīlauea and represent one of the best opportunities in the state for recovering rare components of the Hawaiian flora and fauna. The ecosystems found in Hawai‘i are among the most unique and rarest in the world. These plants and animals evolved with few of the natural predators and herbivores found on continental systems. Sadly, these plants and animals are now fighting for their survival against introduced plants and animals, wildfire, disease and habitat loss. In the park alone there are 89 plant and animal species federally listed endangered, threatened, candidate endangered or a species of concern. The Resources Management Division is protecting and restoring native habitat through removal of non-native feral animals and disruptive non-native plants, large scale planting of common species in highly disturbed areas and planting of rare and endangered species. Other Park Divisions monitor soundscapes, dark skies, manage visitor facilities, and provide visitor education. You can be a part of the amazing work the park does towards recovery of imperiled species, protection of park resources and facilities, and education of the visitors and communities on the importance of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

The 354,461 acres of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park provide ecosystem protection from the coast to the summits of Mauna Loa and Kīlauea and represent one of the best opportunities in the state for recovering rare components of the Hawaiian flora and fauna. The ecosystems found in Hawai‘i are among the most unique and rarest in the world. These plants and animals evolved with few of the natural predators and herbivores found on continental systems. Sadly, these plants and animals are now fighting for their survival against introduced plants and animals, wildfire, disease and habitat loss. In the park alone there are 89 plant and animal species federally listed endangered, threatened, candidate endangered or a species of concern. The Resources Management Division is protecting and restoring native habitat through removal of non-native feral animals and disruptive non-native plants, large scale planting of common species in highly disturbed areas and planting of rare and endangered species. Other Park Divisions monitor soundscapes, dark skies, manage visitor facilities, and provide visitor education. You can be a part of the amazing work the park does towards recovery of imperiled species, protection of park resources and facilities, and education of the visitors and communities on the importance of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

The Division of Forestry & Wildlife State Tree Nursery in Waimea produces a variety of high-quality native and non-native seedlings for DOFAW reforestation projects, interagency orders and public sale distributions.

The DLNR DOFAW Maui Nui Forestry Program is responsible for 9 forest reserves. Some of the work we do focuses on forest resource management and forest protection. There are some days we are camping in remote areas doing projects like out plantings, invasive species eradication, fence construction, and repairs, as well as forest fire mitigation. We also take the opportunity to work alongside the community when possible. This position will require participants to hike in steep mountainous terrain, camp in the remote backcountry, and participate in numerous helicopter operations.

Family Promise of Hawaiʻi is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides critical housing services to prevent and end homelessness for children and their families. Founded in 2005, FPH serves hundreds of families annually through holistic, compassionate, and community-based services. FPH’s Disaster Case Management Program on Maui helps families impacted by the Maui wildfires find housing and address any of their other needs on their journey to recovery. This team helps families navigate the complex web of public and private programs available to help wildfire survivors and acts as advocates for families, helping them put together the right set of resources for their individual situation. ------ The member will advance FPH’s disaster response efforts by organizing volunteers and community resources to meet the recovery needs of Maui wildfire survivors. The Coordinator will report to the Director of Donor and Community Relations. Nearly a year after the wildfires, many Maui residents, including those that FPH works with through its Disaster Case Management Program, still have numerous unmet needs, including material needs like household supplies, along with their children and family’s socio-emotional needs. This position will help to directly fill those needs by increasing awareness and engagement among community members, gathering donations, building an online presence for community engagement, conducting storytelling projects, and assisting with event planning and coordination. The member will help expand volunteer opportunities, including recruiting, retaining, and recording hours. By successfully filling this position, we will see new and stronger community relationships with stakeholders, local organizations, leaders, and residents as well as increased engagement and participation from the community. We will also see meaningful events and programs that help meet the unmet needs of the community members in Lahaina affected by the wildfires. Success in this role will also show with enhanced visibility of Family Promise on Maui and potentially statewide. Overall, a successful individual in this position, will have helped FPH build capacity in order to provide services to more and more families.

Family Promise of Hawaiʻi is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides critical housing services to prevent and end homelessness for children and their families. Founded in 2005, FPH serves hundreds of families annually through holistic, compassionate, and community-based services. FPH’s Disaster Case Management Program on Maui helps families impacted by the Maui wildfires find housing and address any of their other needs on their journey to recovery. This team helps families navigate the complex web of public and private programs available to help wildfire survivors and acts as advocates for families, helping them put together the right set of resources for their individual situation. On Oahu, FPH also operates emergency shelters and rental assistance programs. ------ The Disaster Services Spanish Interpreter will advance FPH’s disaster recovery efforts by addressing survivors’ language access needs — allowing them to understand their rights and access critical resources through interpretation and translation. This member will report to the Disaster Case Management Supervisor. This member will serve as a liaison for Maui wildfire survivors looking for housing services that are not English proficient. Family Promise has noted a deficit in translation services for Spanish speakers within the Maui wildfire survivor community, and this position would help solve that unmet need and allow Family Promise to assist more families. This interpreter will assist Case Managers and other staff as needed by ensuring the clients and Family Promise staff can communicate efficiently. If Family Promise successfully fills this position, FPH will see an entire new population able to access services and properly communicate with the Disaster Case Manager team. We will see Spanish speaking families receiving all the services and assistance they need and will see relationships being cultivated in a community FPH was not able to properly serve before.

Family Promise of Hawaiʻi is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides critical housing services to prevent and end homelessness for children and their families. Founded in 2005, FPH serves hundreds of families annually through holistic, compassionate, and community-based services. FPH’s Disaster Case Management Program on Maui helps families impacted by the Maui wildfires find housing and address any of their other needs on their journey to recovery. This team helps families navigate the complex web of public and private programs available to help wildfire survivors and acts as advocates for families, helping them put together the right set of resources for their individual situation. On Oahu, FPH also operates emergency shelters and rental assistance programs. ------- The Family Support Coordinator will advance FPH’s disaster recovery efforts by holistically addressing the needs of families in FPH’s Disaster Case Management Program, assisting them on their journey to recovery through survivor-centered events, family strengthening activities, and opportunities to heal through community connections. This member will report to the Disaster Case Management Supervisor. This member will serve as a support point for families seeking assistance and will coordinate services and facility operations for families currently in FPH’s programs. The Coordinator will develop and manage activity nights for children and families, working with Case Managers to register attendees, maintain contact with families, and encourage them to attend, along with any additional support needed to run the nights smoothly. The Coordinator will also coordinate with other staff to organize facility and supply needs, support families using the facility, and supervise volunteers at the facility. By successfully filling this position, FPH will see improved support for families and their needs as well as support for staff members as they tend to families unmet needs in Maui. This position will also put new families and returning clients at ease when entering spaces with them and meeting in person. This position, if successful will improve the capacity of the organization as a whole and improve facility operations on a day to day bases, as well as long term.

The Mauna Kahālāwai Watershed Partnership was formed in 1998 by state and private landowners to protect 50,000 acres of forested watershed which occupies the summit and slopes of the West Maui Mountains. This landscape provides refuge for many rare and endangered species and is critical to the freshwater supply of Maui. Management priorities include many critical tasks such as, fence building, feral animal control, invasive weed control, human activities management, public education & awareness, and watershed monitoring. Watershed partnerships are voluntary alliances of public and private landowners committed to the common value of protecting large areas of forested watersheds for water recharge and conservation values. Work is performed by various partner organizations, as well as, a dedicated watershed staff which is administered through the University of Hawaii and supported though the partnership's non-profit, Malama Kahālāwai, Inc. We welcome the opportunity to work with the the Kupu Conservation Leader Development Program so we can make a difference for Maui's land, water and people.

Red Lightning's Mission is to ease human suffering through strategic partnerships, innovative technology, and most importantly strong resolve of our team members. It is Red Lightning's hope that we can rapidly help home owners return to clean, safe homes in Lahaina. We have a number of programs within our Kokua for Lahaina program including smoke remediation, surveying of plots as well as the actual rebuilding of homes. We are excited and energized to be able to provide these needed services to victims of the fire.

In Makawao, Maui, a small non-profit team conducts a wide variety of activities in collaboration with many community members and organizations. These activities include, Agriculture & Food Systems, Community Outreach & Education, Fence Maintenance, Invasive Species Removal, Nursery, Native Plant Conservation, Native Wildlife Conservation, and Facility Maintenance.

The Nature Conservancy is an international, private, non-profit organization that works to preserve the natural diversity of life on earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive in. The Hawaii chapter has field offices on Kauai, Molokai, Maui and Hawaii Island where we manage majority of the watershed through partnerships with landowners, organizations and the community. On Molokai, we and our partners manage over 40,000 acres on island that include ecosystems from sand dunes and streams to wet rain forest and dry shrublands. It's a very unique and powerful place where the community is still very connected to Nature.

Punahou School's Outdoor Education Department focuses on conservation and aims to provide opportunities to care for the land, those in our community, and provide a path for participants to gain experience in working with the land and students.

The DLNR DOFAW Wildlife Program is responsible for managing public wildlife resources in Hawaiʻi. The work of the DOFAW Wildlife program includes protection and recovery of native birds, mitigating impacts of invasive species, and managing a recreational hunting program. Specifically these positions will assist in avian conservation related projects based out of Hilo, Hawaii. One position will primarily work with our seabird and palila monitoring teams, while the other will assist our avian malaria detection and mitigation team. Both positions will assist in various wildlife management activities ranging from point count bird surveys, predator control, nest-searching, and banding and collecting blood samples from birds via mist-netting.

The Natural Area Reserves System protects and manages some of the most important areas on HawaiʻiIsland for ecosystem and watershed protection. Within the avian program we assist with this larger goal by specializing in protecting and managing native birds and their threats. We primarily work in three differentNARS: Puʻu Makaʻala NAR is our primary forest bird site where we currently operate nearly 2,000 acres of predator control traps, and maintain the longest continually operating forest bird banding site in Hawaiʻi; Puʻu O ʻUmi NAR is located on Kohala mountain, and it serves as our primary seabird and native kahuli site where we currently manage the largest known population of ʻUaʻu on the island, the only known wild popualtions of Auricullela snails and are working to find and protect the last known population of ʻAʻo; and finally in Manukā NAR we manage several colonies of Koaʻe ʻula and Koaʻekea, and are close to finding a population of ʻAkēʻakē. In addition to these three primary projects we assist partner agencies with forest bird surveys across the island, work with Nēnē and other waterbirds, and assist with avian projects on other islands.

One of over 400 National Park Service sites across the country, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (HAVO) protects a dynamic landscape of volcanoes and endangered species, as well as biocultural and geologic resources found nowhere else on earth. For decades, the park Natural Resources Management Program has led research and innovation in terrestrial resource protection in Hawai'i. The vegetation program works on a wide variety of invasive species projects, including invasive plant control and removal, as well as emerging threats like Rapid 'Ohi'a Death, Little Fire Ants, and biosecurity.

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cultural landscapes in the world. Its mission is to protect, conserve, and study the volcanic landscapes and associated natural and cultural resources and processes, and to facilitate safe public access to active volcanism, diverse geographic settings, and wilderness for public education and enjoyment. Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has been designated as an International Biosphere Reserve (1980) and a World Heritage Site (1987). The park extends from sea level to 13,677 feet (4,169 meters) and encompasses the summits and rift zones of two of the world’s most active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa. Its volcanic features include calderas, pit craters, cinder cones, spatter ramparts, fumaroles, solfataras, pahoehoe and ‘a‘a flows, tree molds, black sand beaches, and thermal areas. Seven ecological zones (coast, lowland, mid-elevation woodland, rain forest, upland forest, subalpine, and alpine) harbor unique native plant and animal communities. The park provides refuge for 60 threatened and endangered species which include honu‘ea (hawksbill turtle), nene (Hawaiian goose), ‘ua‘u (Hawaiian petrel), ‘io (Hawaiian hawk), and the Ka‘u silversword. The Native Hawaiian connection to the land, both past and present, is found from the coast to the summits of both volcanoes. The rich archeological record connects today’s Hawaiians to their ocean-faring ancestors who made landfall on this island. The history of geological exploration and the stewardship of natural landscapes are shared with visitors by driving the roads, visiting historic districts and buildings, and the use of archive and museum collections.

The Mauna Kea Watershed Alliance (MKWA) encompasses approximately 416,000 acres above the 2000’ elevation on the mountain of Mauna Kea. The MKWA seeks to manage critical watersheds on a landscape-level by initiating planning for priority areas with the goal of implementing management actions for threats such as feral ungulates, fire, and invasive alien weeds. Coordinated management of these watershed lands is critical to sustain adequate quality and quantity of water and provide important habitat for a wide diversity of native plants and animals, including many that are endangered.

The National Wildlife Refuge System is the world's largest network of public lands and waters set aside specifically for conserving wildlife and protecting ecosystems. Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1985 to protect and manage 8 endangered forest bird species and their rainforest habitat. The33,00 acre refuge contains some of the finest stands of koa and ohia forest remaining in Hawaii. Alien plant and animal control, forest restoration, and endangered plant and animal recovery are the main programs under way a tthe refuge. More information about the refuge can be found on our website:https://www.fws.gov/refuge/hakalau_forest/

The Center for Maunakea Stewardship works to achieve harmony, balance and trust in the sustainable management and stewardship of the Maunakea Science Reserve through extending Native Hawaiian and community involvement and programs that protect, preserve and enhance the cultural, natural, educational and scientific resources of Maunakea in a manner that integrates traditional Indigenous knowledge and modern science.

The Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death (ROD) program is a state-wide collaboration of both government and non-government partners that conduct research, implement management strategies, and provide education about ROD. Our goal is to help prevent and slow the spread of the fungal pathogens that cause ROD and are killing the ʻŌhiʻa trees, Metrosideros polymorpha, an important keystone species of Hawaiʻi.

In Keauhou, Ka‘ū, Hawai‘i Island, a small non-profit team conducts a range of activities in collaboration with community members and organizations. These activities include, Community Outreach & Education, Invasive Species Removal, Native Wildlife Conservation, and Facility Maintenance.

The mission of DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) is to responsibly manage and protect watersheds, native ecosystems, and cultural resources and provide outdoor recreation and sustainable forest product opportunities while facilitating partnerships, community involvement, and education. Under DOFAW, we are a soft funded project called, Napu'u Conservation Project whose goals are to protect and conserve the natural and cultural resources of the state land in Pu'uwa'awa'a Forest Reserve and Pu'uanahulu Game Management Area and to implement our 2003 management plan.

For over a decade, the Hawaiʻi Institute of Pacific Agriculture (HIP Ag) has stood as a cornerstone in North Kohala on Hawaiʻi Island dedicated to nurturing regenerative agriculture practices through education and hands-on training. At our Starseed Ranch, our 26-acre farm in the ahupuaʻa of Niuliʻi, every plant tells a story and every path leads to knowledge. Since our establishment in 2008, our commitment has been to revitalize the resilience of Hawaiʻi’s food system, improve community health, and raise the next generation of farmers and food leaders. Our approach integrates indigenous knowledge with contemporary farming practices, encapsulating the essence of aloha ʻāina (love of the land). Our educational programs cater to a range from K-20 students to local farmers, and community members, offering an immersive and unforgettable learning experience. Our farm is a living classroom, where a tapestry of native and canoe plants, orchards, tropicals, and medicinal plants flourish side-by-side, showcasing the richness of Hawaiʻi’s flora. Through our farm field trips, workshops, internships and mentorship programs, we not only train new farmers, educate youth, and support farm-to-school programs, we also create opportunities for our community to build pilina (connection) with the ʻāina (land) that sustains us. Stories of transformation are abundant here. Picture the student who discovered their passion for botany and farming among our loʻi kalo (taro patch) transitioning from a high school intern to a part-time employee, or the local farmer who adopted sustainable practices after attending one of our workshops, or the mother who became a self-taught chef and herbalist with a passion for wildcrafting teas, elixirs, decoctions, tinctures, and food dishes with herbs, plants, vegetables, and fruits from our farm. These stories encapsulate the essence of our mission. At HIP Ag, our vision converges towards one goal–healing and inspiring Hawaiʻi through resilient agriculture.

The Kauai Forest Bird Recovery Project position focusses on a variety of work with three endemic, federally endangerd songbirds, Akikiki, Akekee and Puaiohi and one threatened species, the Iiwi. These birds and Kaua'is other forest birds, all inhabit the extremely wet, beautiful and rugged montane rainforest located at -4500ft on the island of Kauai. Activities include nest searching and monitoring, control of invasive species, misnetting and banding and auditory surveys. This is a rare opportunity to work on endangered tropical species in the US while gaining valuable research skills.

Limahuli Garden and Preserve is located on the north shore of the island of Kaua’i in one of the most biodiverse valleys in the Hawaiian Islands. This rugged 1,000 acre valley is home to hundreds of native and culturally significant plant species, dozens of which are found nowhere else on earth. The montane wet forest in the upper hanging valley is a critically important nesting site for the endangered seabirds Newell’s Shearwater (ʻaʻo, Puffinus newelli) and Hawaiian Petrel (ʻuaʻu, Pterodroma sandwichensis). The mesic rainforest in the lower valley is filled with wahi pana (storied places), archaeological sites, and active biocultural restoration. All of Limahuli is a puʻuhonua (place of refuge) for an ecological system that honors the connection between nature and humanity, where indigenous traditions live in the 21st Century. Throughout Limahuli Preserve, and with our conservation partners, we have the unique opportunity to conduct biocultural conservation throughout the entire watershed, mauka to makai (from ridge to reef). Conservation work in Upper Limahuli Preserve focuses on preserving the existing native montane wet forest, including the rare plants and seabirds for which it is home. Activities include invasive predator control and monitoring, invasive plant removal, fence maintenance, and rare plant population monitoring, collection, and outplanting. There are a wide array of opportunities to focus work in different aspects of our many programs ranging from forest and stream health, seabird preservation, rare plant conservation, animal behavior, cultural and historical uses, and watershed management. Specific projects can be tailored to the interests and abilities of individual interns.

Reef Guardians Hawaii (RGH) is a multifaceted non-profit 501(c)(3) organization based on Kaua’i. Our mission is to protect coral reefs through research, restoration and education. By collaborating with local communities, universities, businesses, and government agencies, we study and address the rapid changes affecting our coral reefs and near-shore habitats. We educate children and the public (local and visiting) to increase environmental and cultural awareness and reduce harm to the environment. Our Vision: to achieve clean water, a balanced environment, thriving ecosystems, and an educated community actively participating in mauka to makai stewardship. What We Do: RGH is committed to studying our changing environment using the best possible science and technology. We published a two-volume 'Anini Watershed Characterization Report, which has guided our organization's action steps and those of other stakeholders. Our recent launch of a collaborative water quality monitoring program on Kauai begins a multi-year program to ensure the data's utility for state and federal mitigation efforts. Focusing on marine biology, ecology, stewardship and advocacy, we develop and provide engaging environmental education programs and products for elementary-aged participants both in-person on Kauaʻi and online, reaching statewide and worldwide audiences of all ages. We provide real life experience for teens and interns, aiming to cultivate reef guardians who are deeply connected to the ocean and commit to protecting coral reefs in Hawai’i and globally.

The Kaua‘i National Wildlife Refuge Complex consists of 3 Refuges. The 922-acre Hanalei NWR was established in 1972 for the recovery of threatened and endangered species. This refuge is encircled by waterfall-draped mountains and located in the picturesque Hanalei River Valley on Kaua‘i’s north shore. Its fertile bottomlands include palustrine and riverine wetlands and flooded agriculture (taro fields), all managed for the recovery of endangered Hawaiian waterbirds and wintering habitat for migratory waterfowl and shorebirds. Hulē‘ia NWR is 241 acres and was established in 1973 to aid in the recovery of threatened and endangered species. This refuge provides open, productive wetlands for endangered Hawaiian waterbirds that rely on the Hulē‘ia River Valley for nesting and feeding habitat. Kīlauea Point NWR is a 199 acre coastal treasure that was established in 1985 to aid in the conservation of thousands of breeding migratory seabirds and the recovery of threatened and endangered species, conserve and protect native coastal strand and provide wildlife dependent recreational opportunities. The National Wildlife Refuge System is the largest acreage of public lands and waters set aside for fish, wildlife, and plants in the world – with more than 150 million acres and at least one refuge in every state.

Waipā is an ahupuaʻa where land, resources, and people are healthy, vibrant, and overflowing with abundance. Our mission is to restore Waipā's vibrant natural systems and resource; and lead by example. We practice balanced stewardship of our natural resources maximizing health and productivity, and moving towards sustainability. Waipā is a living learning center that teaches, shared, and inspires Hawaiian values and ahupuaʻa practices; builds passions, skills, and competency in related areas of knowledge; and takes care of its people and communities.

Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project (MFBRP) is driven by science and dedicated to the conservation of Hawaiʻi’s native forest ecosystems. Formed in 1997, our mission is to develop and implement techniques that recover Maui’s endangered forest birds and to restore their habitats through research, development, and application of conservation techniques. Our work includes researching native bird populations, restoring native habitat by controlling invasive species and planting native trees, reducing non-native predators, and supporting mosquito control techniques.

Haleakalā National Park is a National Park Service site, one of 423 sites and was established in 1916 as a section of Hawai'i National Park. It is a dormant volcano and we are located on the island of Maui. The National Park Service protects and preserves cultural and natural resources for this and future generations. Haleakalā is home to many endemic (found nowhere else in the world) and endangered species like the 'āhinahina and nēnē which depend on the park's management to help them succeed. We offer careers in natural and cultural resource management, interpretation and education, law enforcement, facilities, administration and so much more.

Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project (MNSRP) began in March of 2006 when project staff documented the presence of a significant breeding colony of endangered ʻuaʻu (Hawaiian Petrels, HAPE) in the upper reaches of the Lāna‘i watershed. This colony is the second largest known breeding colony of ʻuaʻu in Hawaiʻi. Project staff began work to protect Na Manu Kai (seabirds) by removing predators and habitat altering plants that were taking over the breeding colony. On Maui and Molokai MNSRP continues to search for seabird colonies, provide protections where funding and staffing permit and to provide public education about the importance of seabirds in our natural environment. The project collaborates with researchers, managers and regulators to focus efforts to benefit Na Manu Kai. Maui Nui Seabirds is a project of The Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit of the University of Hawaii at Manoa in association with Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Native Ecosystems Protection & Management, and Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and Pacific Rim Conservation(501C3). MNSRP works to help DLNR fulfill its constitutionally mandated responsibility for the protection and management of seabirds and their habitats in Maui Nui.

The Nature Conservancy is an international, private, non-profit conservation organization with a mission to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. In Hawai‘i, the Conservancy manages 11 nature preserves totaling 39,000 acres, and has helped protect more than one million acres of land statewide since 1980. Since 2001, we have worked with local communities and other partners to manage and protect coral reefs and near-shore waters in more than 19 sites across the main Hawaiian Islands. This experience will provide opportunities to conduct marine conservation fieldwork and will operate from a foundation of science to work with communities, researchers, and managers to incorporate both traditional knowledge and contemporary resource management approaches. Areas of professional development include project management, strategic planning, basic biological, climatological, hydrological, and other relevant sciences, biological and sociological monitoring, the application of various marine conservation tools, technical writing skills, data analysis, leadership, and organizational skills.

The Nature Conservancy is an international, private, non-profit conservation organization with a mission to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. In Hawai‘i, the Conservancy manages 11 nature preserves totaling 39,000 acres, and has helped protect more than one million acres of land statewide since 1980. Since 2001, we have worked with local communities and other partners to manage and protect coral reefs and near-shore waters in more than 19 sites across the main Hawaiian Islands. This experience will provide opportunities to conduct marine conservation fieldwork and will operate from a foundation of science to work with communities, researchers, and managers to incorporate both traditional knowledge and contemporary resource management approaches. Areas of professional development include project management, strategic planning, basic biological, climatological, hydrological, and other relevant sciences, biological and sociological monitoring, the application of various marine conservation tools, technical writing skills, data analysis, leadership, and organizational skills.

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service is an agency of the federal government with the U.S. Department of the Interior dedicated to the management of fish, wildlife and natural habitats. The mission of the agency is "working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people." Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1992 to provide sanctuary for two endangered Hawaiian waterbirds, the Hawaiian Coot and Hawaiian Stilt. It is one of the few natural wetlands remaining in the Hawaiian Islands, and the largest lowland wetland in Maui. Keālia Pond is a significant foraging area for Hawaii's endangered wetland birds and host to hundreds of migratory shorebirds and waterfowl during the winter months. The refuge also provides coastal beach strand habitat for native plant species and for the threatened green sea turtle and endangered hawksbill turtle. Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge is open to the public with a visitor center, wildlife viewing areas and a coastal boardwalk. The refuge also hosts environmental education programs, community outreach events and service projects and has an active volunteer program.

Uhiwai O Haleakalā is a 501c3 nonprofit organization established in 2018, dedicated to restoring and protecting native ecosystems. Our primary focus currently is on the slopes of Haleakalā Maui, supporting the efforts of the Leeward Haleakalā Watershed Restoration Partnership, as well as regional reforestation, climate change adaptation, and educational cultural and environmental education efforts. Uhiwai collaborates with public and private landowners, organizations and community groups to support comprehensive on-the-ground restoration and community-based stewardship programs. Uhiwai staff recognize it is a privilege to access these remote and sacred areas to do the important work of contributing to Maui’s freshwater supply, ecological, and cultural legacy for future generations.

The Moloka'i Land Trust (MLT) is a local nonprofit organization that was founded in 2006 by Molokai residents. In 2014, MLT modified its mission to include education as a result of the requests for service-learning projects and internship opportunities from the local schools. MLT provides service trips for hundreds of Molokai students and visiting volunteer groups each year. MLT's mission is to protect and restore the land, natural, and cultural resources of Moloka‘i, and to promote, educate, and perpetuate the unique Native Hawaiian traditions and character of the island for the benefit of the future generations of all Moloka‘i, particularly Native Hawaiians.

The mission of DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) is to responsibly manage and protect watersheds, native ecosystems, and cultural resources and provide outdoor recreation and sustainable forest products opportunities, while facilitating partnerships, community involvement and education. Mālama i ka ‘āina The Oahu Forestry Program is part of the State of Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources. The Oahu Forestry Program's responsibilities include: watershed protection and management, Native Forest and Ecosystem management and restoration, Wildland Fire response, suppression and mitigation, growing native plants for reforestation and restoration projects as well as environmental education and community outreach. This Internship at DOFAW-Makiki will be hosted by the Oahu Forestry Program. Opportunities to partner and support projects with Wildlife, Na Ala Hele, and Native Ecosystem Protection & Management will also be available during service with Oahu Forestry.

The Hawai’i Snail Extinction Prevention Program (SEPP), is a partnership between the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Hawai’i Department of Land and Natural Resources, created to address a burgeoning extinction crisis of Hawaii's endemic land snails. The Hawaiian Islands had a spectacular land snail fauna with over 750 species that occurred nowhere else in the world. Unfortunately, habitat alternation and invasive species have caused the extinction of over half of this fauna. Many of the remaining species are increasingly imperiled. The Division of Forestry and Wildlife’s Snail Extinction Prevention Program (SEPP) is working to prevent the imminent extinction of approximately 100 of the most imperiled snail species throughout the islands. The program has a captive rearing facility and a field team that monitors and manages wild populations across Oahu and Maui Nui.

The mission of DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife is to responsibly manage and protect watersheds, native ecosystems, and cultural resources and provide outdoor recreation and sustainable forest products opportunities, while facilitating partnerships, community involvement, and education. The Hawaiʻi Invertebrate Program, Captive Rearing Program is physically located at the DLNR Waimano base yard in Pearl City (Oʻahu). The goal of this program is to conduct applied conservation and management for rare, threatened, and endangered invertebrate species across the state. Projects undertaken to date include lab propagation, field releases, and post-release monitoring of the Kamehameha butterfly, orange-black damselfly, yellow-faced bee habitat restoration and rearing of other rare native moth and picture-wing fly species. The program is managed by a research entomologist and is staffed by additional technicians.

The mission of DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) is to responsibly manage and protect watersheds, native ecosystems, and cultural resources and provide outdoor recreation and sustainable forest products opportunities, while facilitating partnerships, community involvement and education. Mālama i ka ‘āina The Oahu Forestry Program is part of the State of Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources. The Oahu Forestry Program's responsibilities include: watershed protection and management, Native Forest and Ecosystem management and restoration, Wildland Fire response, suppression and mitigation, growing native plants for reforestation and restoration projects as well as environmental education and community outreach. This Internship at DOFAW-Makiki will be hosted by the Oahu Forestry Program. Opportunities to partner and support projects with Wildlife, Na Ala Hele, and Native Ecosystem Protection & Management will also be available during service with Oahu Forestry.

Diamond Head State Monument (Lēʻahi) is listed as Hawaii's most famous landmark and is our most visited state park. It consists of a large tuff cone and encompasses 475 acres, including the crater and outer slopes. Over 1 million visitors hike the 1.6-mile round trip trail to the summit of the volcanic crater every year and are rewarded with a spectacular view of southeastern Oahu. The park's unique natural resources, the geology of the crater, and the Hawaiian cultural and military history of the space provide rich and diverse stories of Hawaiʻi that have the potential to inspire visitors and locals alike to envision a more sustainable future and work to make that future a reality. Once a vibrant dryland, Lēʻahi has been hit hard by invasive species and other human impacts that have damaged the native ecosystem beyond recognition: 95% of all species present are now invasive. In addition to work performed at Lēʻahi, the service member may sometimes be asked to support conservation, preservation, education and outreach efforts at other state parks throughout the island.

The mission of the Division of Aquatic Resources is to work with the people of Hawai‘i to manage, conserve and restore the state’s unique aquatic resources and ecosystems for present and future generations. The sea urchin hatchery project produces captive bred native collector urchins in support of coral reef restoration around O'ahu. Sea urchins are important grazers on coral reefs that help control invasive seaweed that can overgrow and smother coral in Hawai'i.

The Department of Land and Natural Resources' (DLNR) mission is to enhance, protect, conserve, and manage Hawaii’s unique and limited natural, cultural and historic resources held in public trust for current and future generations of the people of Hawaii nei, and its visitors, in partnership with others from the public and private sectors. DLNR is divided into several divisions including the Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR). DAR manages the State’s marine and freshwater resources through programs in commercial and recreational fisheries; aquaculture; and aquatic resources protection, enhancement and education. The Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program's vision is to minimize aquatic alien species impacts on Hawaii’s economic resources and natural aquatic habitats through preventing, monitoring and controlling AIS. Under the AIS Program, the Ballast Water and Biofouling (BWBF) Program's mission is to proactively manage the top two vectors of aquatic alien species introductions into the State of Hawaii and their spread across the Hawaiian Archipelago through prevention, monitoring, outreach/education, and policy. Also under the AIS Program, the Field Team is responsible for monitoring and management. For more information, visit http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/ais/

The Lyon Arboretum is the only university botanical garden located in a tropical rain forest. Lyon is a Public botanical garden and arboretum whose mission is to “To inspire and cultivate the conservation of tropical plant biodiversity, and connect it to the culture of Hawaiʻi through education and research”. We also serve as an outdoor laboratory for school and university students and classes. We have a world-class plant collection with special focuses on native Hawaiian plants, gingers, Heliconia, Ficus, and Palms. Our main focus is conservation where we help preserve and propagate endangered plant species through our living collection and Hawaii Rare Plant Program.

Lyon Arboretum is part of the University of Hawaiʻi and a public botanical garden. We are nestled in the back of Mānoa Valley, just five miles from the bustle of Waikiki. Lyon Arboretum has over seven miles of hiking trails and boasts more than 6,000 taxa of tropical and sub-tropical plants on our nearly 200 acres. The Living Collections Department (Grounds and Horticulture) manages plant collections both in the greenhouse and on the grounds at Lyon Arboretum. Our plant collections focus on Hawaiian native plants, ethnobotanical plants, and rare and endangered tropical plants from around the world. We also have an active restoration site in the haukulu section of Mānoa Valley, where we clear invasive species and plant natives sourced from the Koʻolau Mountains of Oʻahu.

Lyon Arboretum's mission is to "inspire and cultivate the conservation of tropical plant biodiversity and connect it to the culture of Hawaiʻi through education and research." The Arboretum is classified as an organized research unit of the University of Hawaiʻi and is a public botanical garden. Located in the back of Mānoa Valley, Lyon has over seven miles of hiking trails and 5,660 taxa of tropical and sub-tropical plants on nearly 200 acres. Currently, the Arboretum is open to the public with reservations. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Approximately 50,000 visitors pass through each year (pre-pandemic) to visit the gardens, hike, participate in classes, volunteer with school groups, or work on research projects. The Arboretum is also involved in conservation though the Hawaiian Rare Plant Program, Horticulture, and Grounds Departments. The departments often work with state agencies and private landowners to help save many critically endangered endemic plants found in Hawaiʻi. The Arboretum consists of several gardens, two of which focuses on endemic and indigenous plants. Another garden, the Beatrice H. Krauss Ethnobotanical Garden focuses on canoe plants and the ethnobotanical uses of plants. There are 5 departments at Lyon: Administration, Education, Facilities, Grounds, the Hawaiian Rare Plant Program (Micropropagation and Seed Conservation Labs), and the Horticulture department. Twenty full-time staff work at the Arboretum in the various departments. The departments also employ student hires from UH system schools and accept volunteers that serve the departments on a regular basis.

Established in 1981, HNC has been a constant leader in environmental education in Hawai‘i for forty-two (42) years. HNC delivers educational programs to 10,000 school children and community members from both public and private institutions each year, intersession camps and other programs promoting environmental stewardship through hands-on investigative field experiences. HNC programs are conducted in the outdoors, exposing children, ages 6-11, to, and educating them on, a range of topics including: forest, wetland, coastal ecosystems, climate change and individual actions to help protect and preserve our island’s natural resources.

Situated on an islet called Moku o Lo‘e (aka Coconut Island) in Kāne‘ohe Bay off the island of O‘ahu, the Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology is an organized research unit within the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology. It is the flagship institution for the University of Hawai‘i and the State of Hawai‘i for the facilitation and support of multi-disciplinary research and education in all aspects of tropical marine science. Research emphases focus on coral reef biodiversity and ecosystem function, mesophotic reef ecosystem studies, marine animal sensory processes and ecology, and physiological basis of coral reef health. Moku o Lo‘e itself is surrounded by 64 acres of fringing coral reef that is designated as the Hawai‘i Marine Laboratory Refuge. HIMB’s state-of-the-art facilities combined with its unique location in the He‘eia ahupua‘a, close proximity to estuarine, coastal and offshore environments of Kāne‘ohe Bay, and connection to numerous watersheds of Ko‘olaupoko, promotes the integration of cutting-edge laboratory experimentation, rigorous fieldwork, Hawaiian natural history and science education that is unparalleled by other marine science research institutes. HIMB participates in robust K-12, early college, early undergraduate and public outreach for student and community audiences. HIMB’s programs include informal educational tours for groups, formal science inquiry fieldtrips for classes, intensive summer programs, professional development and research experiences for high school students and early undergraduates. A primary goal of HIMB’s Education Program is building pathways to marine science and management careers by providing training internships at the high school and early college levels.

Waimea Valley is an ahupua‘a, a division of land stretching from the mountains to the sea. Waimea Valley has gone through many changes throughout history. After Kamehameha the Great conquered O‘ahu in 1795, he recognized the importance and value of Waimea Valley and awarded it to his most trusted spiritual advisor, Hewahewa Nui. Waimea was chosen because of its abundant resources and geographical location on O’ahu. In 2003, with a collaboration between the City, the State Department of Land and Natural Resources, the U.S. Army and the Trust for Public Lands, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Waimea Valley is now owned and managed by Hi‘ipaka LLC, a non-profit, limited liability company created to nurture and care for this treasure.

Holomua is a 508 non-profit, focused on connection, co-creation, restoration and education. We see a community stewarding self-reliance, conservation and sustainability that stands with Aloha (pure love) to heal the world. Our beliefs are to connect to Hawaiian practices with innovation. He aliʻi ka ʻāina, he kauwā ke kanaka. We are servants of the land and through working, playing and creating in 'āina, we find the mana that restores all pilikia (problems). Ua hilo 'ia i ke aho a ke aloha. Braided with the cords of pure love. We share and receive the pure love that makes our community strong, resilient and, adaptive. The power of Aloha has endless possibilities.

Hui o Ko`olaupoko (HOK) is a 501(c)3 non-profit watershed management group established in 2007 to work with communities to improve water quality through ecosystem restoration and storm water management, focusing specifically in the Ko`olaupoko region of O'ahu– from Makapu`u to Kualoa. HOK’s mission is to protect ocean health by restoring the 'āina: mauka to makai.

Pacific Rim Conservation’s mission is to maintain and restore native bird diversity, populations, and habitats in Hawaii and across the Pacific region. Founded in 2006, we work together with local communities, government agencies, and other conservation organizations to achieve these goals. Throughout all of our work, we strive to use a science-based approach to management, using research to improve our methods and inform future conservation actions.

The Koʻolau Mountains Watershed Partnership (KMWP) is a voluntary alliance of major public and private landowners committed to the protection of the native Hawaiian forests of the Koʻolau Mountains. These landowners recognized the importance of these forest ecosystems for their ability to replenish the underground aquifers which provide the majority of the fresh water used on Oʻahu-approximately 133 billion gallons each year. Since the formation of the partnership in 1999, our mission has been to maintain the health of the forested expanses of the Koʻolau range as a reliable source of high quality water for Oʻahu’s people in perpetuity. KMWP works to coordinate and perform critical forest management actions such as controlling the spread of invasive plants and animals across nearly 100,000 acres of partnership lands. The mitigation of threats to the integrity of our native forests is crucial to safeguard our precious fresh water resources into the future. KMWP works across landowner boundaries to eliminate threats to the watershed such as habitat-modifying weeds and ungulates using a combination of adaptive management strategies and established conservation practices. These methods include the installation of ungulate-proof fencing, various weed removal techniques, restoration work, and long-term monitoring. The Koʻolau Mountains contain some of the most important and productive watershed forests on Oʻahu. These forests, located at or near the summit, are made up of native plant communities which have evolved to efficiently gather fresh water from the rain and clouds. This captured water filters through layers of rock and is stored in large underground aquifers. KMWP works in these sensitive areas to eliminate threats to these ecosystems including habitat-modifying invasive plants and ungulates which occur across landowner boundaries.

Guam's native wildlife flourish in the native limestone and coastal forests, and sea creatures are bountiful in the tropical blue waters. Visitors seek out the beauty and tranquility provided and enjoy seeing and learning about wildlife and habitats. The Refuge is a vital link between Guam's cultural and natural heritage, a vibrant reminder of the place nature holds in all our lives and a treasure for future generations.