The CLDP Environmental Education Leaders (EELs) position was created to meet the growing demand for environmental education in Hawaiʻi schools. As part of this program, EELs become the catalyst for natural resource education, Hawaiian studies, conservation and agriculture in schools.  

Availability:

• Positions are available across Hawai’i Island, Kaua’i, Maui, Moloka’i, and O’ahu 

• 40 hours per week, for a Seasonal (6-month) or Yearlong (11-month term) 

Qualifications:

• EELs must be at least 21 years of age  

• Pass a criminal history check/driving history check/drug test  

• Driver’s license and willingness to drive students in 15-passenger vehicles or mini-buses 

• Have own housing and transportation 

• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with varied audiences 

• Related work experience in education, natural resource management, Hawaiian studies or other similar fields

• Ability to manage and mentor groups of students 

Benefits:

• Earn Living Stipend equivalent to $17-$18 per hour  

• Earn AmeriCorps Living Stipend 

  • Seasonal, 6-month term: $3,697.50 

  • Yearlong, 11-month term: $7,395.00 

• Health care and childcare benefits (if eligible) 

• Receive hands-on environmental education, leadership, and other valuable professional development trainings 

• Network with mentors in the conservation, sustainable agricultural, and education fields 

• Make a positive and lasting impact in your community! 

Applications are now closed.

Kupu's Conservation Leadership Development Program (CLDP) partners with Hawaiʻi K-12 schools on a school-need basis. Kupu CLDP provides direct support to teachers and students through the placement of Environmental Education Leaders (EELs) who will serve in the classroom providing presentations, activities, field trip coordination, farm to school initiatives, and sustainable agricultural/gardening activities. 

Availability:

• Kupu partners with K-12 schools across Hawai’i Island, Kaua’i, Maui, Moloka’i, and O’ahu    

Eligibility:

• Have a Project Team: 1+ dedicated supervisor(s) responsible for working consistently with, mentoring, and supervising the Environmental Education Leader, able to attend mandatory supervisor training, and periodic check-ins with Kupu staff. 

Benefits:

• Supplement your school’s environmental, sustainability, and sustainable agricultural goals/curriculum with ʻāina-based and work-based learning opportunities 

• Increase capacity through in-class support and mentorship of students 

• Connect with Kupuʻs extensive network and expose students to a variety of natural resource professionals and organizations that inspire career aspirations in students 

• Receive strategies and accompanying resources to use in curriculum building 

• Promote enrollment in NR and Sustainable Agricultural pathways by students with varying interests and skillsets 

• Build alignment opportunities between feeder schools 

Previous Achievements in Host Schools: building natural resource and sustainable agricultural career pathways, supporting teachers in delivering environmental and cultural education, coordinating outdoor field trips and in-classroom guest speakers, creating curricula and projects to increase scientific exploration and environmental literacy, and mentoring youth in capstone and sustainability projects.

Current and Past Partner Schools: Hawaiʻi Technology Academy, Kailua Intermediate School, Kalāheo High School, Kapolei High School, Nānākuli High & Intermediate School, Radford High School, Waipahu High School, Waiʻanae High School, Pāhoa High & Intermediate School

Since Launching in the 2013-2014 School Year

• 31 schools served

• 45 Environmental Education Leaders

• 12 cohorts