Summer Internship Programme 2025 – Countryside Conservation and Environmental Education (The recruitment period has ended)

(The recruitment period has ended)

Introduction of ASTKCE

Established in Sha Tau Kok, ASTKCE gathers the public with enthusiasm and interest in cultural and historical sites, as well as natural ecology, to promote the concepts of cultural inheritance, nature conservation and community care. Through interviews, research, academic exchanges and sharing, lectures, workshops, study tours, community services, ecological and cultural education activities, etc., ASTKCE commits to conserving Hong Kong’s natural environment, cultural customs and historical buildings with local characteristics. Also serving the public and building a happy community are also its goals.

The area of Sha Tau Kok is very large with most of the land located in the countryside. In the past, mainly Hakka people and fishermen lived there. Since the 1970s, the villagers have started moving to urban areas or foreign countries to live. It led to the abandonment of some remote villages which were being hidden in the hills and forests. ASTKCE aims to unite people with lofty ideals living inside and outside Sha Tau Kok to inherit the traditional culture of Hakkas and fishermen in Sha Tau Kok through rural tourism and artistic revitalization. By incorporating innovative ideas and artistic elements into the abandoned villages and ageing communities, the countryside can be revitalized and become a good place for outings and study.

ASTKCE has become a charitable institution which is exempt from tax under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance since 17 April 2023. 

Our Internship

Our internship programme prioritizes your professional growth with real work experiences, development opportunities and close mentorship. After joining our internship programme, you will be well-prepared for an exciting career in countryside conservation and revitalization, environmental education or the non-profit sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist in “Forest Village – Mui Tsz Lam Kop Tong Sustainable Village Programme”, including eco-tours, green and cultural workshops and other countryside conservation activities
• Support the preparation and implementation of volunteering programmes
• Hold outreach exhibitions or activities to promote the work and project of ASTKCE to a wider audience
• Other administrative and ad hoc duties

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 document preparations

Internship Period and Working Hours

• Jul 2025 – Aug 2025 (59 days)
• 180 hours
• 2.5 days/week (flexible)
• Working on some weekends is required, especially during the period of the Volunteering Programme

Stipend

$2,000 for credit-bearing internship

$3,000 for non-credit bearing internship

Learning outcomes

1. 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

2. Acquire skills in planning, implementing and coordinating Nature and Culture Conservation Programmes

3. Enhance communication and interpersonal skills by interacting with colleagues, participants, visitors and villagers from different backgrounds

Application

(The recruitment period has ended)

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. 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.