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.

Wildfire Risk Reduction Coordinator (Job ID #226183) (Full-time 40 hrs/week)

This position involves regular field work in remote and challenging terrain to implement wildfire mitigation and recovery strategies. The overarching aim of this position is to reduce landscape level watershed threats from wildfire within and around the 50,000-acre watershed project area. Manages, plans, implements, coordinates, and facilitates wildland fire prevention and mitigation programs under the guidance of the Mauna Kahalawai Watershed Partnership (MKWP) Program Manager and the MKWP Watershed Management Plan. 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 especially, wildfire. Lead and support on-the-ground actions such as vegetation control (manual and chemical), construction of fire and fuel breaks, and other landscape-level wildfire prevention efforts. Travel to field sites—by vehicle or air is required. Works with MKWP landowning partners, NGOs, the County of Maui Fire Department, State of Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife, other agencies, landowners, contractors and MKWP staff to implement and update plans and actions. Represents MKWP and helps coordinate and attend meetings involving strategies to mitigate wildfire threats, define priorities and enhance collaboration. Writes and manages grants to support partnership planned priorities and hires personnel. Develops and implements post fire rehabilitation plans and strategies. Maintains spatial data in GIS and produces map products. Produces reports for internal and grant requirements. Fieldwork requires working with herbicides, working in and around helicopters. This position is not involved or exposed to direct fire line suppression operations.  

Natural Resource Management/ Invasive Weed Control Supervisor (Job ID #226112) (Full-time 40 hrs/week)

Responsible for planning and conducting projects in the field to implement the MKWP Watershed Management Plan for weed control strategies. Directs, supervises, and trains field crew, in activities related to management of watershed threats from invasive plant species. These include, but are not limited to weed control, scouting/surveying, transect monitoring, and photo points, including testing and identifying successful methods for control of various weed species. Records detailed field data and summarizes and coordinates data analysis using various computer programs. Serves as a senior member of the field crew in other natural resource programs, including but not limited to fencing, animal control, and monitoring. Drives to field sites. Responsible for ordering and maintaining project equipment within program budget, and writing quarterly updates, annual reports and work plans. Ensures that field operations follow and adhere to appropriate safety and operation policies/guidelines. Records detailed field data and spatial information and inputs data into Global Positioning System (GPS) and computers for analysis.  

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.