FEE Kauwela 2025 Internship Application

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Interns at Loi Kalo

Mahalo for your interest in joining the Farm Expansion Experience (FEʻE) Kauwela Internship!  


Please carefully review the information below before applying.  If you have any questions or need help completing this application, feel free to reach out:

Email:  FEE@maoorganicfarms.org
Phone:  (808) 696-5569

Program Overview


The FEʻE program is an intensive internship in organic vegetable farm management and food production. It is designed to accelerate participants’ capacity to lead organic fruit and vegetable operations through Climate-Smart Agriculture (C-SA), cultural revitalization, and community building.


Firmly rooted in the Hawaiian ʻōlelo noʻeau "Ma ka hana ka ʻike, ma ka ʻike ka mana" (knowledge is in doing and knowledge contains power), this immersive agricultural experience features 8 core areas of hand-on learning:

  1. Field Preparation and Planting
  2. Harvest
  3. Processing and Packaging
  4. Distribution and Customer Service
  5. Farmerʻs Market and CSA
  6. Equipment Use, Maintenance, and Repair
  7. Planning, Evaluation, and Financial Review
  8. Leadership and Mentorship of ʻŌpio (Youth)
Participants will be based at one of five partner farms, where they will be able to develop pilina (relationships) with ʻāina and community.

Program Period


The Kauwela (summer-season) Internship is a 12 week, full-time engagement targeting individuals interested in gaining on-the-farm experience while pursuing other educational and agriculturally related professional development opportunities.  

Weekly Schedule & Compensation

  • A mandatory one week orientation will be conducted on site at MAʻO Organic Farms in Lualualei, Waiʻanae
  • Work schedules will vary based on placement at farm site
  • Four workdays each week will be working to support farm operations on one of the partnering farms.  One day each week will be dedicated to professional development at one of the farms or another agricultural site
  • Work-based stipend of $15.63/hr at 40 hr/week (approximately $2,500 month)
  • Stipends will be provided upon successful completion of all internship activities and submission of hours for each bi-weekly pay-period

Key Dates

  • Rolling Application & Interview Period - March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025
  • Program Start - May 27, 2025
  • Program Close - August 15, 2025
*The application period will close early if all positions are filled.  We advise you to apply as early as possible to secure an internship with the farm that will best align with your future career goals.




Eligibility

  • Must be pursuing a career in agriculture or related field
  • Ability to work independently
  • Clear and consistent communication skills 
  • Ability to work long periods in a hot environment and lift up to 50 pounds

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of and/or interest in sustainable agriculture; particularly for mitigating the impacts of climate change
  • Knowledge of and/or interest in Hawaiian cultural traditions with a commitment to Hawaiʻi's rural communities and the greater Oʻahu region
  • Valid Driver's License

Position Responsibilities

  • Work in partnership to manage farming operations including field preparation, fertilization, planting, crop fertility and care.
  • Assist in farm related operations (such as, sales, harvests, and distribution) and help to drive the economic performance of the business.
  • Nurture existing business relationships, networks and alliances to grow the capacity of the partnering farms.
  • Uphold farming standards, food safety practices, and food quality expectations.
  • Attend all scheduled program events. 

Farm Network


The FEʻE Internship is conducted in collaboration with 4 partnering farms across Oʻahu, linked below.  Each intern will spend the bulk of their experience at one of these locations, where they will work to support the expansion of farm operations:
Here are some things to think about as you consider the farms and your potential experience:
  • Distance of the farm to your home/community
  • Interests and values that you share with the farm
  • Skills that you can bring/skills that you may develop in contributing to the farmʻs expansion efforts
Important Note on Placement
  • The opportunity to intern at farms other than MAʻO will depend on available grant funding.
  • Regardless of funding, MAʻO Organic Farms will continue to accept FEʻE interns
Please select the farm you would like to apply for:


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