Careers in Conservation

Curious about what it takes to do the work we do? Check out this brief presentation from our Program Associate, Kimberly Thayer, about pursuing a career in conservation with us. To hear more from other conservation organizations on Maui about the work we all do, visit Maui Huliau Foundation’s complete Careers in Conservation playlist on YouTube.

WE ARE HIRING!

Field Crew Leader (Ungulate) (Job ID# 225732) (Full-time 40 hrs/week)

Serves as a Field Crew Leader for Mauna Kahālāwai Watershed Partnership (MKWP) programs. Works as part of a team to serve the MKWP mission to reverse the negative trend of forest degradation caused by threats such as invasive species, human impacts, and wildfire. MKWP’s goal is to protect our forested watersheds, native ecosystems, and freshwater supply through collaborative forest management. Leads feral animal control projects and teams through approved methods (e.g., trapping, etc.) and monitoring activities in the MKWP Management Area. Tracks animals using aerial surveys, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), and other potential surveillance technologies. Drives project vehicles to work sites and works in and around helicopters. Builds, inspects, and maintains fences. Conducts alien plant monitoring and control in the MKWP Management Area. Keeps detailed records of activities, inputs data, and provides summaries and analysis of field data. Responsible for baseyard maintenance and maintaining project vehicles and equipment including proper storage of herbicides. Troubleshoots problems with gear/equipment and vehicles. Assists with scheduling, planning, and logistics for field operations. Assists with public relations activities and events, maintains good relationships with landowners, and helps develop the support of landowners and the public for watershed project. Performs duties related to habitat restoration and protection, including site preparation using chemical and mechanical methods, seed collection and processing, planting and monitoring.

Field Assistant I (Job ID #226087) (Full-time 40 hrs/week)

Serves as a field crewmember building and maintaining fence lines, controlling feral animal populations, locating and controlling alien plant invasions using mechanical and chemical means, and monitoring native vegetation/ecosystem recovery. Drives project vehicles to conduct fence monitoring, construction, repair, feral animal control, and alien plant control tasks. Work will focus on the protection of the native Hawaiian forest and related water resources within approximately 50,000 acres of forested watershed in the West Maui Mountains. Majority of the work will be performed in remote locations and will require the ability to backpack up to five (5) miles over rough terrain or thick unmarked trail conditions with loads up to fifty (50) pounds, camp out in remote areas under extreme conditions for up to three (3) nights at a time. Fieldwork requires working with herbicides, working in and around helicopters, and occasional rappelling. Records detailed field data and spatial information and inputs data into Global Positioning System (GPS) and computer systems. Maintains field equipment, tracks supply inventories, and assists with public relations and education activities as assigned, which may require work on weekends. This is a progression job, all new hires enter at Level I and will be promoted to Level II based on satisfactory work performance, demonstrated competence on job skills/requirements, and operational needs.

Field Crew Leader (Job ID #226088) (Full-time 40 hrs/week)

Serves as a Field Crew Leader for Mauna Kahālāwai Watershed Partnership (MKWP) programs. Works as part of a team to serve the MKWP mission to reverse the negative trend of forest degradation caused by threats such as invasive species, human impacts, and wildfire. MKWP’s goal is to protect our forested watersheds, native ecosystems, and freshwater supply through collaborative forest management. Leads projects and teams involving the planning, building, inspecting, and maintaining of watershed protection fences. Conducts alien plant monitoring and control through approved methods (e.g., mechanical, chemical, etc.) and monitoring activities. Tracks animals using aerial surveys, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), and other potential surveillance technologies. Drives project vehicles to work sites and works in and around helicopters. Establishes and monitors transects to evaluate forest recovery and plant distribution. Keeps detailed records of activities, inputs data, and provides summaries and analysis of field data. Responsible for baseyard maintenance and maintaining project vehicles and equipment including proper storage of herbicides. Troubleshoots problems with gear/equipment and vehicles. Assists with scheduling, planning, and logistics for field operations. Assists with public relations activities and events, maintains good relationships with landowners, and helps develop the support of landowners and the public for watershed project. Performs duties related to habitat restoration and protection, including site preparation using chemical and mechanical methods, seed collection and processing, planting of native species and monitoring.  

How to Apply

Applications for the positions are accepted through RCUH. From the RCUH homepage, click on "Job Openings", then scroll down to “Explore Open positions & Apply Now” and search for the Job ID number noted above. The following documents will be required for your application: (1) cover letter, (2) resume, (3) supervisory references, (4) copy of degree(s), transcript(s), certificate(s). All online applications must be submitted/received by 11:59pm on the closing date.

RCUH is an EEO/AA Employer.