Mālama Maunalua hosts the premier internship program in the region, offering the opportunity for students and young professionals to work on regional marine and terrestrial resource issues alongside longtime members of the community and our MM staff. Interns gain valuable marketable skills to further their academic and professional careers, obtain applicable experience working with an environmental nonprofit organization, conduct real, cutting-edge scientific research on projects throughout Maunalua Bay, and build relationships and network with other environmental organizations in Hawai’i through MM education, outreach, and volunteer opportunities. By the end of their internship experience, all of our interns have the opportunity to create a final project or product that will be used to make real management decisions in Maunalua Bay, to benefit the bay and the community alike.
Applications are now OPEN for our SUMMER 2024 Internship Program
Deadline Extended to Friday, April 26th, 2024!
Applications are now open for our Mālama Maunalua 2024 Summer Internship Program! This 10-week internship program is ideal for students or recent graduates who wish to gain hands-on experience conducting research in the field. This summer we are hiring interns to work on projects ranging from coral and native algae restoration, urchin biocontrol, green infrastructure/stormwater runoff, education & outreach, and social media management & design. Interns will also have the opportunity to participate in volunteer events, work with partnering organizations within the Maunalua region, and conduct outreach with students & members of the community
For more information about our internship program, please review the Internship Job Description 2024.