Description

Project Introduction

I.C.E. places interns with the largest cultural and natural history museum in the Hawaiian Islands. The museum covers everything from the settling of Hawaii, to the voyages of Captain Cook, to the history of surfing. The center includes two Polynesian voyaging canoes, and the Falls of Clyde.

Exhibits may include the physical features of the deep ocean and the species that are able to survive in some of the most intense landscapes on earth. A exhibit highlighting one of the ocean's largest creatures--a 26 foot long squid.

Cultural exhibits include Kai kea the Hawaiian gods, legends, beliefs, and the world of pre-contact Hawai'i. In addition, galleries highlight Wao Kanaka, the realm where people live and work; focusing on the importance of the land and nature in daily life. The third floor, Wao Lani, is the realm inhabited by the gods; here, visitors will learn about the ali'i and key moments in Hawaiian history.

Polynesian hall is a gallery of two floors representing the peoples Pacific cultures across Polynesia, Micronesia and Melanesia.

Natural History galleries include a 16,500 foot facility that highlights volcanology, oceanography, and biodiversity.

Finally, an exhibit showcasing Hawaii's Sports Hall of Fame details the unique cultural and athletic feats of the island's sports heroes.

Location - Honolulu, Hawaii

Honolulu, Hawaii. Click Here for detailed description.

Job Description

Interns assist curators with all aspects of cultural education. They serve as a liason between the staff and the public. Specifically, interns can expect to be required to learn the ins and outs of specific exhibits. Once mastery of that knowledge has been attained, they may interpret said galleries to student groups and visitors of all ages. Interns may also develop, with helpful supervision, their own research topic of their choosing. This may lead them into the Hawaiian community to assisti record oral histories and living Hawaiian cultures.

Requirements

Interns must be at least 18 years old, enjoy public speaking and able to handle multi-task position.
Minimum Length of Stay

Minimum 8 weeks

Additional Requirements

Please submit along with your application a resume or acceptable equivalent, indicating any relevant knowledge or skills. Please also provide a brief essay (one page or less) indicating: the source of your interest in this position, what you hope to contribute to the programs indicated, and what you hope to learn or experience through your internship.

Highlights

* Work one on one with Dr. David Adams, a cultural anthropologist and respected author
* Academic credit available
* Letter of Recommendation on completion
* Career and academic advising available

Qualifications

* Applicants must be 18 years old or older.
* We accept GAP YEAR students through college graduates
* Positive attitude
* 20 - 40 hours per week

Intern Types

• Accounting

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 1,895.00 and up

Program Fees Include:

Housing, Internship setup, Airport pickup, Pre-trip reader, Office support

Salary/Pay

Unpaid positions. We charge a fee to set up the internship and provide housing.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

7 days

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Institute for Cultural Ecology's Mission Statement

The Institute for Cultural Ecology was founded on the conviction that visits to exotic destinations imply a commitment to cultural sensitivity and environmental stewardship. Our programs match the interests, academic goals, and passions of the participant to premier host organizations and researchers. Once you connect with a place and its people, they become a part of you. Forever.

Year Founded

1999