The Maui News

KAHULUI — Kupu, Hawai’i’s largest youth-focused conservation and sustainability nonprofit, announced on Wednesday its Maui relief efforts, EO Maui (Emergency Outreach), has nearly 40 paid opportunities available through partnerships with Maui-based organizations. The priority deadline is: July 12, 2024.

“Kupu has 36 paid positions open now and we are looking for applicants who want to advance their careers while supporting Maui’s ongoing recovery,” said Kawika Riley, Kupu Vice President for External Affairs. “All of these paid positions will give back to Maui, either through direct work supporting impacted people and families, or by conserving Maui’s land and natural resources.”

Maui community sites supporting the needs of those harmed by the fires now partnering with Kupu include: Na ‘Aikane O Maui, Hawai’i Farmers Union Napili hub, Ku’ia Agricultural Education Center, ‘Aha Punana Leo’s Ewe Hanau O Ka ‘Aina program, and the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement’s Kako’o Maui Resource Hub. Kupu also has paid positions available in collaboration with local nonprofit partners, including: Hawai’i Land Trust, Kupa O Waihe’e, Regenerative Education Centers, the Pacific Birth Collective and more.

“Our partnership with Kupu has given us the ability to assist some of our displaced families that just come to the hub to volunteer and keep busy with financial support,” said Uilani Kapu, Treasurer of Na ʻAikane o Maui Cultural Center of Lahaina and Co-Founder of the community resource hub that operated for nine months at Sheraton Ka’anapali Resort. This hub helped people heal and find comfort, food, resources, and a positive opportunity to discuss the future of the Lahaina community. Since the hub closed in February 2024, Na ‘Aikane is now focused on other projects through their cultural-monitoring, conservation, and archeological preservation projects.

Napili Noho Community hub’s mission is to serve the community in the aftermath of the Lahaina wildfires. Kaipo Kekona, State President of the Hawai’i Farmers Union and Co-Founder of the Napili Noho Community Service Center says: “With Kupu, we are able to distribute the numerous donations from around the world to our community, and managing to provide a level of financial opportunity to our displaced community with the support systems in place.”

All paid Kupu positions start at $18 per hour and include health insurance benefits. Select positions offer an education award up to $7,395.

Applications are now open at www.kupuhawaii.org/eo-maui/.