HMAR Volunteer / Internship Application

Aloha and thank you for your interest in Hawaiʻi Marine Animal Response (HMAR) and for your support for Hawaiʻi's marine protected species and our critically important ocean ecosystem.

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, recovery and stewardship of Hawaiʻi's marine protected species and the coastal ecosystem we share.

Before you complete your volunteer applications, please review the information about our different programs HERE. It is best for you to review what activities are included in each program as well as the physical, equipment and time commitments that are required. Again, please take a few minutes to review the activities and requirements for each program before completing this application. HMAR programs information is HERE.

Once you have reviewed the information about the programs that interest you, please complete the information requested below. HMAR receives many volunteer applications but it is important that potential volunteers understand the minimum training, monthly minimum activity that is required as well as any additional requirements that are associated with specific HMAR programs. HMAR conducts important work and we offer rewarding opportunities but our expectations for volunteers and interns are high.

After submitting this application, we will reach out to you to give you the next steps to become a HMAR team member.

Mahalo,
The HMAR Team

I'm sorry, we are not able to accept volunteers or interns that are less than 18 years of age.

Note: If you are not a U.S. citizen you may not be able to participate in some training opportunities that require special access to certain government facilities.

I'm sorry, you may not participate in HMAR volunteer or internship programs unless you meet our general programs requirements.

Please choose the PRIMARY program that interests you. If you need to review the requirements for a particular program, you can find that information HERE.

Please choose the SECONDARY program that interests you if you wish to participate in two programs. If you need to review the requirements for a particular program, you can find that information HERE.

Field Support & Outreach (FSO) Program Additional Information and Requirements:

As a Field Support & Outreach Volunteer you will be making a positive impact on the conservation and recovery of our crucial marine ecosystem, Hawaiian monk seals, sea turtles and seabirds.

In this program, you will be asked to do the following: 

• Respond in the field to reports of Hawaiian monk seals, sea turtles and seabirds.
• Make a general assessment of the animal's condition, identify the individual animal (for monk seals) and obtain photographs.
• Identify potential animal health concerns.
• Perform public outreach at locations where monk seals, sea turtles and seabirds may be on the shoreline in the vicinity of humans.
• Perform directed surveys to find specific animals of interest or concern.
• When appropriate, establish perimeters around monk seals to decrease interactions.
• Assist Rescue & Stranding Response staff or volunteers with limited rescue activity.
• Be on call and ready to perform ALL of these activities during your volunteer shifts.
• Maintain the minimum activity requirements for this program (see below)

Additional volunteer requirements:

• Volunteers must meet all of the general HMAR volunteer requirements listed above.
• Ability to walk in sandy, rocky and unstable shoreline conditions for 2 miles.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 35 pounds for 100 feet in beach and rocky conditions.
• Ability to conduct outdoor activity during hot, rainy or windy conditions. Able and willing to work on your feet in these conditions for a minimum of 4 continuous hours.
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in potentially stressful conditions.
• Access to a reliable car.  Motorcycles or scooters will not be sufficient.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance with minimum Hawaiʻi liability coverage.
• Possess a digital camera (a smartphone is not sufficient) with at least a 35X zoom. The digital camera must have the ability to upload photos taken to your smartphone so they may be emailed from the field in real time. This can be accomplished using WiFi, Bluetooth or through the use of a data card upload cable. Because of the nature of the work we do, this requirement to have a digital camera can not be waived.
• Possess a set of binoculars with at least 10X magnification (highly recommended but not required).

Minimum volunteer activity:

• Volunteers on this team commit to a minimum of 2 four-hour activity sessions each month. Volunteers that maintain an activity level of at least 4 four-hour activity sessions each month receive additional benefits.
• Minimum activity requirement is 1 year.
• Only applicants agreeing to the minimum activity commitment will be accepted for this assignment.

I'm sorry, you may not participate in the FSO Program unless you meet the minimum program requirements. Please scroll up to choose a different PRIMARY or SECONDARY program for your participation.

Education & Engagement (EE) Program additional information and requirements:

As a volunteer in the Education & Engagement Program, you will be doing the all-important work of informing people, educating and creating active supporters of Hawaiʻi's protected marine species and our critically important ocean ecosystem.

As a volunteer in this program, you will be asked to do the following:

• Conduct presentations and education activity at public locations and events.
• Conduct presentations and education activity at public and private schools.
• Assist in the creation and curation of educational resource materials.
• Conduct training sessions with commercial operators and other businesses.
• Maintain the minimum activity requirements for this program (see below).

Additional volunteer requirements:

• Volunteers must meet all of the general HMAR volunteer requirements listed above.
• Must be comfortable speaking in front of a group of people.
• Must be able and willing to work on your feet for a minimum of 2 hours.
• Access to a reliable vehicle is required.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance with Hawaiʻi minimum liability coverage.
• Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Docs and similar programs.

Volunteer activity requirements:

• Volunteers on this team commit to a minimum of at least 2 four-hour activity sessions each month.
• Volunteers that maintain an activity level of at least 4 four-hour activity sessions each month receive additional benefits.
• Minimum activity requirement is 6 months.
• Only applicants agreeing to the minimum activity commitment will be accepted for this assignment.

I'm sorry, you may not participate in the EE Program unless you meet the minimum program requirements. Please scroll up to choose a different PRIMARY or SECONDARY program for your participation.

I'm sorry, you may not participate in the MDP Program unless you meet the minimum program requirements. Please scroll up to choose a different PRIMARY or SECONDARY program for your participation.

Rescue & Stranding Response (RSR) Program Additional Information and Requirements:

IMPORTANT NOTE:  In order to participate as a volunteer in the Rescue & Stranding Response (RSR) Program, volunteers will be required to demonstrate an increased level of time commitment and physical fitness and must also purchase required personal equipment.

Volunteers for this program are drawn from our Field Support & Outreach (FSO) volunteer team. After signing up for, and demonstrating ongoing results in our FSO program, you may be asked to joint our RSR program. If you are interested in our RSR program, please first apply to be part of our FSO team. 

Volunteers in this program MUST BE U.S. CITIZENS due to requirements to access certain government facilities. No exceptions are allowed. 

As a volunteer in our Rescue & Stranding Response (RSR) Program you will be performing activity that has a direct impact on the health and conservation of Hawaiian monk seals, sea turtles, seabirds, dolphins and whales. 

As a volunteer in this program, you will be asked to do the following:

• Respond in the field to reports of live or dead Hawaiian monk seals, sea turtles, seabirds, dolphins or whales.
• Assist with or perform animal assessments, disentanglement, recovery, stranding response or other intevention activity.
• Conduct surveys for protected marine animals in nearshore waters or on offshore islets.
• Assist in natural disasters or environmental incidents affecting animal health.
• Transport live or dead seals, seabirds, sea turtles, dolphins, and small whales.
• While performing the above activities, conduct outreach to the public.
• Be on call and ready to perform ALL of these activities during your volunteer shifts.
• Maintain the minimum activity requirements for this program (see below).

Additional volunteer requirements for the Rescue & Stranding Response (RSR) Program:

• While it is not required to assist with Rescue & Stranding Response activity, volunteer applicants with a truck or full-sized van will be given priority.
• Meet all of the general HMAR volunteer requirements listed above.
• Due to the need to access certain government facilities, participants in the Rescue & Stranding Response program must be U.S. citizens.
• Able to walk in sandy, rocky and unstable shoreline conditions for at least 2 miles.
• Demonstrate the ability to lift and carry 75 pounds for 100 feet in beach and rocky conditions.
• Demonstrate the ability to swim for 100 yards and tread water for 10 minutes.
• Ability to conduct outdoor activity during hot, rainy or windy conditions.
• Able and willing to work on your feet in these conditions for a minimum of 6 consecutive hours.
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in potentially stressful conditions.
• Rescue & Stranding Response (RSR) volunteers must be willing to transport live or dead marine animals in the bed of their truck or in their van.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance with minimum Hawaii liability coverage.
• Possess a digital camera (a smartphone is not sufficient) with at least a 35X zoom. The digital camera must have the ability to upload photos taken to your smartphone so they may be emailed from the field in real time. This can be accomplished using WiFi, Bluetooth or through the use of a data card upload cable. This requirement to have a digital camera cannot be waived.
• Possess a set of binoculars with at least 10X magnification. This requirement to have a set of binoculars cannot be waived.
• Open ocean small boat operations experience highly desired.
• HAZWOPER and ICS training and certifications.(This must be completed within the first 12 months of program participation.)
• First aid, CPR and AED certifications.(This must be completed within the first 12 months of program participation.)
• Lifeguard certification. (It is highly desired that you complete this training within the first 12 months of program participation.
• State of Hawaiʻi boat operators certification. (This must be completed within the first 12 months of program participation.
• Pinniped, sea turtle or seabird handling experience or training desired.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Some Rescue & Stranding Response (RSR) Program activities will involve interactions with animals that are expired and in various stages of decomposition. Participants must be able to see and do unpleasant things without feeling sick.

Volunteer activity requirements:

• Volunteers on this team commit to a minimum of 1 six-hour activity session each week, preferably on the same day and time period each week.
• Minimum activity requirement is 2 years.
• Only applicants agreeing to the minimum activity commitment will be accepted into the Rescue & Stranding Response Program.

I'm sorry, you may not participate in the RSR Program unless you meet the minimum program requirements. Please scroll up to choose a different PRIMARY or SECONDARY program for your participation.

I'm sorry, you may not participate in the RSR Program unless you meet the minimum program requirements. Please scroll up to choose a different PRIMARY or SECONDARY program for your participation.

Operations Support Program (OSP) Additional Information and Requirements:

As a volunteer in our Operations Support Program you will be performing critical activity that helps Hawaiian monk seals, sea turtles, seabirds and our critically important ocean ecosystem. Volunteers in this program take phone calls from members of the public and government agencies, dispatch responders and document important information that is used in protected species management and research.

As a volunteer in this program will be asked to do the following:

• Take phone calls and email submissions of protected marine species sightings and animals in distress from the public, government agencies and staff/volunteers.
• Coordinate as needed with law enforcement and/or other government agencies in escalated situations.
• Complete computerized dispatch reports and contact appropriate personnel for field response.
• Enter field data into reports.
• Update internal social media streams.
• Update and create activity reports.
• Maintain the minimum activity requirements for this program (see below).

Additional volunteer requirements:

• Volunteers must meet all of the general HMAR volunteer requirements listed above.
• Must be able to perform more than one important activity at the same time.
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in potentially stressful conditions.
• Access to a reliable computer, phone and Internet service.
• Access to a work location with minimal background noise.
• Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Excel and Google Docs.

Volunteer activity requirements:

• Volunteers on this team commit to a minimum of at least 1 three-hour activity session each week. Volunteers that maintain an activity level of at least 8 hours each week receive additional benefits.
• Minimum activity requirement is 1 year.
• Only applicants agreeing to the minimum activity commitment will be accepted for this assignment.

I'm sorry, you may not participate in the Operations Support Program unless you meet the minimum program requirements. Please scroll up to choose a different PRIMARY or SECONDARY program for your participation.

Volunteer Activity Requirements

HMAR is a team of volunteers, interns and staff that all work together to make an important impact. To accomplish this, it's very important for each team member to meet certain activity minimums that apply to each of our programs:

• Field Support & Outreach Program - 2 four-hour activity shifts each month
• Rescue & Stranding Support Program - 1 six-hour activity shift each week
• Education & Engagement Program - 1 activity shift each month (usually about 4 hours)
• Marine Debris Program - 1 activity shift each month (usually about 4 hours)
• Operations Support Program - 1 activity shift each week (minimum 3 hours each)

Field Support & Outreach (FSO) Intern Duties and Other Requirements:

As a Field Support & Outreach intern, you'll learn important skills that will be important in a marine animal conservation career. You will participate in, and perform activity including field response, animal condition assessment, intervention (such as disentanglement), stranding support, rescue and transport. You will conduct outreach and education functions in the field to teach the public about protected marine species and the importance of a healthy ocean ecosystem.  You will also assist in the all-important functions of data collection, hotline management and dispatching of field responders.

INTERN DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Responding to sightings of, or performing directed surveys for endangered, threatened or protected marine species such as Hawaiian monk seals, sea turtles and seabirds and to provide shoreline response to haul-outs, strandings and animals of concern.
• Report on animal behavior, provide basic animal assessment information, provide photo-documentation and other important data used in endangered marine species research, health management and species recovery efforts.
• Perform outreach to the public to encourage stewardship of Hawaii's protected marine species.
• Duties may also include escalated or emergency field response and assisting with protected marine species interventions, strandings and rescue activity.
• Participate in dispatch and reporting activity such as the taking and documenting of phone calls regarding marine species activity, coordinating field response activity, data entry and generating reports.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is an unpaid internship opportunity that requires the intern to live on the island of Oʻahu in the State of Hawaiʻi for the period beginning 4 weeks prior to the start of the internship until the end of the internship.
• The intern is responsible for all lodging, living and transportation costs associated with the internship.
• Interns are required to possess all needed equipment and supplies such as a suitable vehicle, fuel, hiking shoes, hat, sunglasses, water bottles and all equipment listed below. HMAR does not provide lodging, food, supplies or financial support.
• U.S. citizenship, applicable visas or other immigration status documents.
• 18 or more years of age.
• English language fluency.
• Must be a degree-seeking student or a graduate of a college or university program associated with one of the following courses of study: marine biology, marine ecology, conservation or a related field.
• Minimum grade point average (GPA).  For college/university graduates - a 2.7 cumulative GPA prior to the internship. For current students - a 2.7 cumulative GPA prior to and during the internship.
• College credit: If college credit for this internship is desired it is the intern’s responsibility to obtain necessary approvals from the applicable college or university.
• Ability to walk in sandy, rocky and sometimes unstable conditions for 2 miles.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 75 pounds for 100 feet in beach and rocky conditions.
• Ability to conduct outdoor activity during hot, rainy or windy conditions. You must be able and willing to work on your feet in these conditions for a minimum of 4 continuous hours.
• Ability to swim required.
• Experience with small boat operations and open ocean in-water environments (desired but not required).
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in potentially stressful conditions.
• Possess an interest and desire to engage with the public.
• Possess a team-based work ethic and attitude.
• Acceptance of our Intern Policies, Waivers, Releases and Indemnifications.
• Attend mandatory in-field or classroom training sessions as required.
• Must have access to a reliable car or truck (truck preferred) during the internship period. Motorcycles or scooters will not be sufficient.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Proof of automobile insurance carrying Hawaiʻi minimum liability coverage levels.
• Access to a cellular phone with 4G data service and camera.
• Access to a digital camera (a smartphone is not sufficient) with at least a 35X zoom. The digital camera must have the ability to upload photos taken to your smartphone so they may be emailed from the field in real time. This can be accomplished using WiFi, Bluetooth or through the use of a data card upload cable.
• Access to binoculars with at least a 10X magnification level.
• Pass a background check.

ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Internship term: See internship terms below
• Hours per week: 21 hours minimum for semester internships. J-term interns commit to 30 hours per week. However, due to the unpredictable nature of marine animal response, the intern may sometimes be required to work beyond their normal scheduled hours. Travel time to and from training or field activity locations is not included in these minimum hours. The intern must be able and willing to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• The intern is expected to be available for activity anywhere on the Island of Oʻahu in the State of Hawaiʻi.

I'm sorry, you may not participate in the FSO Program Internship unless you meet the minimum program requirements.

Marine Operations Intern Duties and Other Requirements:

As a Marine Operations intern, you'll learn important skills that will be important in a marine animal conservation career. 

INTERN DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Assist in the planning, executing and documenting of on-water boat operation missions.
• Surveys of offshore islets for sea turtle nesting activity using HMAR kayaks or aboard HMAR vessels
• Conducting in-water missions to recover and document marine debris
• Conducting shore-based missions to recover and document marine debris
• Assist in in-water or shore-based sea turtle rescue and stranding response activity
• Assist in seabird rescue and intervention support
• Assist in pinniped intervention support and escalated field activity

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is a 6-month internship that runs from April 15 to October 15 OR October 15 to April 15.
• This is an unpaid internship opportunity that requires the intern to live on the island of Oʻahu in the State of Hawaiʻi for the period beginning 4 weeks prior to the start of the internship until the end of the internship.
• The intern is responsible for all lodging, living and transportation costs associated with the internship.
• Interns are required to possess all needed equipment and supplies such as a suitable vehicle, fuel, diving equipment, hiking shoes, hat, sunglasses, water bottles and all equipment listed below.
• Note that for this internship, the intern is required to have a vehicle that can transport a kayak.
• HMAR does not provide lodging, food, supplies or financial support.
• U.S. citizenship, applicable visas or other immigration status documents.
• 18 or more years of age.
• English language fluency.
• Must be a degree-seeking student or a graduate of a college or university program associated with one of the following courses of study: marine biology, marine ecology, conservation or a related field.
• Minimum grade point average (GPA).
• For college/university graduates - a 2.7 cumulative GPA prior to the internship. For current students - a 2.7 cumulative GPA prior to and during the internship.
  College credit: If college credit for this internship is desired it is the intern’s responsibility to obtain necessary approvals from the applicable college or university.
• Ability to walk in sandy, rocky and sometimes unstable conditions for 2 miles.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 70 pounds for 100 feet in beach and rocky conditions.
• Ability to conduct outdoor activity during hot, rainy or windy conditions. You must be able and willing to work on your feet in these conditions for a minimum of 4 continuous hours.
• Ability to swim 100 yards and ability to tread water for 10 minutes required.
• Snorkel / free diving experience (greater than 30 dives).
• Ability to swim underwater for 30 seconds and hold breath on land for 1 minute.
• Ability to load and unload a kayak from a vehicle and paddle a kayak safely in open ocean conditions.
• Experience with and comfortable in small boat operations and open ocean in-water environments (desired but not required).
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in potentially stressful conditions.
• Possess an interest and desire to engage with the public.
• Possess a team-based work ethic and attitude.
• Acceptance of our Intern Policies, Waivers, Releases and Indemnifications.
• Attend mandatory in-field or classroom training sessions as required.
• Must have access to a reliable car or truck (truck preferred) during the internship period. Vehicle must be capable of carrying a kayak. 
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Proof of automobile insurance carrying Hawaiʻi minimum liability coverage levels.
• Access to a cellular phone with 4G data service and a standalone digital camera with at least a 35X zoom capability.
• Pass a background check.

ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Internship term: April 15 to October 15 OR October 15 through to April 15. Interns must be available for training a minimum of 4 weeks PRIOR to the start of the internship.
• Hours per week: 20 hours minimum however due to the unpredictable nature of marine conservation response operations interns may sometimes be required to work beyond their normal scheduled hours. Travel time to and from training or activity locations is not included in these minimum hours.
• The intern must be able and willing to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• The intern is expected to be available for activity anywhere on the Island of Oahu in the State of Hawaiʻi.

I'm sorry, you may not participate in the Marine Operations internship unless you meet the minimum program requirements.

Education & Engagement (EE) Intern Duties and Other Requirements:

As an Education & Engagement intern, you'll learn important skills that will be important in a marine animal conservation career. You will participate in education and community outreach events, assist in development of learning resources and work to inform and inspire stewardship of Hawaiʻi's marine protected animals and our ocean ecosystem.

INTERN DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Planning and performing educational activities at schools, community events and public meetings.
• Developing education and teaching resources.
• Perform outreach to the public to encourage stewardship of Hawaii's protected marine species.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is an unpaid internship opportunity that requires the intern to live on the island of Oʻahu in the State of Hawaiʻi for the period beginning 4 weeks prior to the start of the internship until the end of the internship.
• The intern is responsible for all lodging, living and transportation costs associated with the internship.
• Interns are required to possess all needed equipment and supplies such as a suitable vehicle, fuel, diving equipment, hiking shoes, hat, sunglasses, water bottles and all equipment listed below.
• HMAR does not provide lodging, food, supplies or financial support.
• U.S. citizenship, applicable visas or other immigration status documents..
  18 or more years of age.
• English language fluency.
• Must be a degree-seeking student or a graduate of a college or university program associated with one of the following courses of study: marine biology, marine ecology, conservation or a related field.
• Minimum grade point average (GPA).  For college/university graduates - a 2.7 cumulative GPA prior to the internship. For current students - a 2.7 cumulative GPA prior to and during the internship.
• College credit: If college credit for this internship is desired it is the intern’s responsibility to obtain necessary approvals from the applicable college or university.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 35 pounds for 100 feet.
• Ability to conduct indoor or outdoor activity and be able and willing to work on your feet in these conditions for a minimum of 4 continuous hours.
• Possess an interest and desire to engage with the public.
• Possess a team-based work ethic and attitude.
• Acceptance of our Intern Policies, Waivers, Releases and Indemnifications.
  Attend mandatory in-field or classroom training sessions as required.
• Must have access to a reliable car or truck (truck preferred) during the internship period. Motorcycles or scooters will not be sufficient.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Proof of automobile insurance carrying Hawaiʻi minimum liability coverage levels.
• Access to a cellular phone with 4G data service and camera.
• Pass a background check.

ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Internship term: See internship terms below
• Hours per week: 20 hours minimum however due to the unpredictable nature of marine conservation activity interns may sometimes be required to work beyond their normal scheduled hours.
• Travel time to and from training or activity locations is not included in these minimum hours.
• The intern must be able and willing to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• The intern is expected to be available for activity anywhere on the Island of Oahu in the State of Hawaii.

I'm sorry, you may not participate in the E&E Internship Program unless you meet the minimum program requirements.

Operations Support (OS) Intern Duties and Other Requirements:

As an Operations Support intern, you'll learn important skills that will be important in a marine animal or ocean conservation career. You will participate in hotline, dispatch, reporting, documentation and other important back-office activity associated with protected marine animal and ocean conservation..

INTERN DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Taking calls on the HMAR hotlines regarding protected marine animals that may need support.
• Dispatching and coordinating field response, rescue and stranding support activity.
• Managing photo documentation and other record keeping activity.
• Performing outreach to the public to encourage stewardship of Hawaiʻi's protected marine species.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is an unpaid internship opportunity that requires the intern to live on the island of Oʻahu in the State of Hawaiʻi for the period beginning 4 weeks prior to the start of the internship until the end of the internship.
• The intern is responsible for all lodging, living and transportation costs associated with the internship.
• Interns are required to possess all needed equipment and supplies and all equipment listed below.
• HMAR does not provide lodging, food, supplies or financial support.
• U.S. citizenship, applicable visas or other immigration status documents..
  18 or more years of age.
• Must be a degree-seeking student or a graduate of a college or university program associated with one of the following courses of study: marine biology, marine ecology, conservation or a related field.
• Minimum grade point average (GPA).  For college/university graduates - a 2.7 cumulative GPA prior to the internship. For current students - a 2.7 cumulative GPA prior to and during the internship.
• College credit: If college credit for this internship is desired it is the intern’s responsibility to obtain necessary approvals from the applicable college or university.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 35 pounds for 100 feet.
• Strong English speaking and writing capabilities.
• Ability to multi-task and have a quiet space to work.
• Possess an interest and desire to engage with the public.
• Possess a team-based work ethic and attitude.
• Acceptance of our Intern Policies, Waivers, Releases and Indemnifications.
  Attend mandatory in-field or classroom training sessions as required.
• Access to a personal computer with high-speed Internet access
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and online cloud-storage applications.
• Access to a cellular phone with 4G data service and camera.
• Pass a background check.

ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Internship term: See internship terms below
• Hours per week: 20 hours minimum however due to the unpredictable nature of marine conservation activity interns may sometimes be required to work beyond their normal scheduled hours.
• The intern must be able and willing to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

I'm sorry, you may not participate in the Operations Support internship unless you meet the minimum program requirements.

Media Intern Duties and Other Requirements:

As a media intern, you will participate in content creation, planning and organizing. This internship is done 50% in the field gathering photos and videos and 50% in the office creating social media posts and organizing files. 

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

• DSLR with 60x zoom + video capabilities
• Tripod
• SD card reader to phone
• Computer w/ photo/video editing experience
• Experience with social media management
• Send portfolio

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is an unpaid internship opportunity that requires the intern to live on the island of Oʻahu in the State of Hawaiʻi for the period beginning 4 weeks prior to the start of the internship until the end of the internship.
• The intern is responsible for all lodging, living and transportation costs associated with the internship.
• Interns are required to possess all needed equipment and supplies such as a suitable vehicle, fuel, diving equipment, hiking shoes, hat, sunglasses, water bottles and all equipment listed below.
• HMAR does not provide lodging, food, supplies or financial support.
• U.S. citizenship, applicable visas or other immigration status documents..
  18 or more years of age.
• English language fluency.
• Must be a degree-seeking student or a graduate of a college or university program associated with one of the following courses of study: marine biology, marine ecology, conservation or a related field.
• Minimum grade point average (GPA).  For college/university graduates - a 2.7 cumulative GPA prior to the internship. For current students - a 2.7 cumulative GPA prior to and during the internship.
• College credit: If college credit for this internship is desired it is the intern’s responsibility to obtain necessary approvals from the applicable college or university.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 35 pounds for 100 feet.
• Ability to conduct indoor or outdoor activity and be able and willing to work on your feet in these conditions for a minimum of 4 continuous hours.
• Possess an interest and desire to engage with the public.
• Possess a team-based work ethic and attitude.
• Acceptance of our Intern Policies, Waivers, Releases and Indemnifications.
  Attend mandatory in-field or classroom training sessions as required.
• Must have access to a reliable car or truck (truck preferred) during the internship period. Motorcycles or scooters will not be sufficient.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Proof of automobile insurance carrying Hawaiʻi minimum liability coverage levels.
• Access to a cellular phone with 4G data service and camera.
• Pass a background check.

ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Internship term: See internship terms below
• Hours per week: 20 hours minimum however due to the unpredictable nature of marine conservation activity interns may sometimes be required to work beyond their normal scheduled hours.
• Travel time to and from training or activity locations is not included in these minimum hours.
• The intern must be able and willing to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• The intern is expected to be available for activity anywhere on the Island of Oʻahu in the State of Hawaiʻi.

I'm sorry, you may not participate in the media internship unless you meet the minimum program requirements.

I'm sorry, participation in HMAR's volunteer or internship program requires access to a reliable car, truck or van. Your application cannot be considered unless you have, or will have, access to a reliable vehicle during your volunteer or internship activities.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR INTERNSHIP APPLICANTS:  Additional information is required.

In addition to the completion of this form, to be considered for an internship position please attach the following documents in the attachment box below:

• A cover letter of interest (maximum 1 page) with your availability (i.e. preferred internship period and confirmation that you have, or will have access to a reliable car or truck during the internship period.
• Your resume or CV describing training, experience, relevant skills and GPA (maximum of 2 pages).
• The name and contact information for at least 1 professional or education-related reference.
• Photo of your COVID19 vaccination card or other proof of vaccination.

Your online application cannot be reviewed unless it includes the items above.