【沙頭角文化生態協會 招募實習生計劃📢 2023-24】(只有英文版本)

The Association for Sha Tau Kok Culture and Ecology (ASTKCE) is a non-profit organization working on culture, art, historical monuments, and natural ecology in Sha Tau Kok restricted area. We are also the co-organizer of “Forest Village” which is focusing on countryside conservation and environmental education for Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong.

We are currently seeking an intern to join our team. If you have a passion for history and culture, a genuine concern for the natural environment, align with the philosophy of our organization and are eager to learn about the efforts of environmental protection groups, we warmly encourage you to apply for our intern position. This opportunity will allow you to fully utilize your strengths and we hope it will inspire your career aspirations.

The intern will have the opportunity to organize countryside conservation events, “Forest Village”, outdoor exhibition, etc. The specific tasks assigned will depend on the intern’s strengths and abilities.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate student
• Experience in volunteering with countryside conservation, environmental education or community event organizing preferred
• Enthusiastic in rural biodiversity, Hakka culture and village revitalization
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (Cantonese, Mandarin and English)
• Good team player, able to work independently with proactively supporting the team
• Good command of writing reports or proposals for all document1 preparations

Internship Period and Working Hours:

• Oct 2023 – Mid-Jan 2024
• 200 hours
• 1-2 days/week (flexible and depending on internship type)
• Working on some weekends is required, especially the period of “Forest Village Festival”

Stipend:

• $2,250 for a credit-bearing internship
• $3,250 for non-credit bearing internship

Learning outcomes

• Understand more about the management and operation of a countryside conservation project with a focus on rural sustainability, biodiversity and cultural heritage of Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong
• Acquire skills in planning, implementing and coordinating Nature and Culture Conservation Programmes
• Enhance communication and interpersonal skills by interacting with colleagues, participants, visitors and villagers from different backgrounds

Application:

• To apply, please submit your resume, a short description of your qualifications, and your available dates to ray@astkce.hk. Please include “Countryside Conservation and Environmental Education Internship” in your email title.
• The interviews begin in Sep 2023.
• Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.
• Shortlisted applicants will be notified of interview arrangements via email. If you do not receive any notification within one month, it will be considered that your application was not successful.