Minimum Qualifications:
- Applicants must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 of higher.
- Must be 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen.
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of fundamental chemistry and environmental practices.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to follow structured procedures.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or other data management tools.
- Strong written communication skills for technical documentation and SOP drafting.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently as needed.
Due to the hybrid nature of this internship, access to broadband WiFiis required to work effectively in a virtual office environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with environmental field work operations.
- Familiarity with environmental sampling procedures and QA/QC workflows.
- Knowledge of analytical equipment (e.g., FTIR, GC/MS, balances, ovens, spectrometers) is a plus.
- Experience with data analysis software (Excel, R, LIMS, etc.).
- Interest in quality systems and environmental analytical workflows
What This Internship Offers
- Experience contributing to the development of a technical workspace facility—from concept to functional readiness.
- Exposure to environmental chemistry workflows, quality management systems, and industry-standard SOPs.
- Development of hands-on and administrative skills relevant to environmental consulting, environmental chemistry, and federal contracting.
- Mentorship from chemists, engineers, and project managers.
- A meaningful opportunity to contribute to environmental samplingand data quality improvements.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent is .
In-Office Requirements: Due to the hybrid (mix of in-person and remote) nature of this internship, intern must have the ability to work from the Honolulu office a minimum of two days per week, with a possibile increase to three days contingent upon project needs.
Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers
- Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer
The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $20 to $27 (hourly USD). The hourly range displayed represents the typical hourly range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.
