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Year-long internship for NMI students
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Posted on Jun 16 2008
If you are between the ages of 17-25, enrolled in college and are passionate about protecting the resources of Micronesia, you can be the next Micronesia Challenge champion.
In order to assist with the implementation of conservation strategies toward achieving the goals set by the Challenge, internship opportunities were initiated and the CNMI has two vacant MC Champion positions.
“The MC Champions will lead the design and implementation of a vibrant and comprehensive MC Outreach and Education Program that will bring the Micronesia Challenge message to every home in Micronesia and will gain the participation of key groups around the region,” said Willy Kostka, director for Micronesia Conservation Trust, based in Phonpei, FSM.
The internship is for one year, and may be extended for an additional year. The MC Champions are expected to spend at least 10 hours a week conducting Micronesia Challenge education and awareness activities for the residents of Saipan, Tinian and Rota.
The Micronesia Challenge, launched in 2006, is a commitment by the Chief Executives of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, the U.S. Territory of Guam and the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to effectively conserve at least 30 percent of the near-shore marine resources and 20 percent of the terrestrial resources across Micronesia by 2020.
Detailed information about the MC Champion duties, entrance requirements and deadlines can be accessed at www.deq.gov.mp. Interested applicants may also contact reina camacho at Division of Environmental Quality at 664-8500. [B][I](COCO)[/I][/B]
