Deadline coming for Haleakala internship

Haleakalā National Park is accepting applications for its new middle school internship program until January 31. The Kupukupu ‘Aina Program is geared for students in grades 6-8 and will take place from March 12-16, 2012. There is no fee to participate in the program.

The week-long internship will introduce local youth to park programs and generate interest in careers related to natural resources management, interpretation, and facilities management. Twelve students will be selected through a competitive process to participate in activities that will afford them opportunities to gain hands-on experience working alongside professional staff.

Interested students must be Hawaii residents and available full-time between March 12-16, 2012. Program hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., not including travel time to and from the park. Free transportation to the park will be provided from designated sites. Interns are eligible to receive a Living Allowance of $25 per day to help offset the cost of supplies they will need for the program.