Interning off-island is not merely a checkbox on a resume; it’s a gateway to a world of possibilities. As global industries continue to interweave, the demand for individuals with an international perspective and cross-cultural competence has increased. For Tritons, these are excellent opportunities to learn from the wider world and bring back the knowledge and practices that could help shape not only our island, but the greater west pacific region.
Check out these opportunities below and take note of upcoming deadlines!
The American Farm Bureau is offering paid, 8–10-week internships in Washington, DC starting at the end of May. Internship focuses range from business operations, economics, leadership & engagement, and more!
Applications due January 15th.
Find out more HERE.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Tribal Agriculture and Food Program is hosting a paid, 10-12 week opportunity starting in June called the Future Leaders Internship. Interns will be paired with USDA staff to explore a range of focus areas including food & nutrition, forest services, natural resources, indigenous food sovereignty, food system coordination, and more! Interns will be paid a stipend of $7500, plus $5500 for housing & travel expenses.
Applications due February 1st.
Find out more HERE.
And register to attend the USDA virtual zoom info session for the above internship program on January 24th at 9am HERE.
Also organized by the USDA Tribal Agriculture and Food Program is the Future Leaders in Public Service Internship. This is an 10-12 week opportunity starting in June to gain experience in the federal government. Interns will select two tracks out of the following to explore: public admin, science & math & engineering, government contracting & acquisition, liberal arts, integrated prevention, public interest technology, and data science. Stipend amounts vary depending on your focus and program.
Applications due February 1st.
Find out more HERE.
And register to attend the USDA virtual zoom info session for the above internship programs on January 24th at 9am HERE.
Environment for the Americas promotes a wide range of summer internships. This particular opportunity is LOCAL, although most of their internships are scattered across the U.S (for the off-island opportunities, scroll down and follow the ‘Environment for the Americas’ link). This summer, the National Park Service partnered up with Environment for Americas to host an internship at the War in the Pacific National Historical Park (in Asan and Agat) to implement the Peskadot summer program which promotes sustainable fishing using indigenous practices and local fishing seasons.
Applications due February 6th.
Find out more HERE.
NOAA‘s Inclusive NOAA Fisheries Internship Program is a paid, 10-week internship experience that includes learning ecosystem dynamics, conducting real-world research, and building a professional network of mentors and potential employers. The program is from June 3rd – August 9th, and interns will be paid a stipend of $6000.
Applications due February 10th.
Find out more HERE.
***Are you not particularly interested in the above internships? Browse through these EXTENSIVE internship opportunity lists provided by Seed Your Future, Environment for the Americas, and Handshake.
