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CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
KAUA`I
Kupu in partnership with The Nature Conservancy are looking for
a passionate individual who is motivated to preserve the natural
environment.
This position requires helicopter operations to service sites,
extensive hiking on and off-trails, camping in remote
mountainous areas for up to a week at a time and conducting
physically demanding duties in extremely rugged terrain and
adverse weather conditions.
The daily field operations or office tasks will include but will not
be limited to; alien plant removal, fence construction, feral
ungulate control, trail/fence maintenance, vehicle and equipment
maintenance, data entry and analysis.
DEADLINE - OCTOBER 31ST, 2019
PROGRAM DURATION: 1/20/2020 - 12/04/2020
APPLY TODAY!
ONLINE APPLICATiON
https://kupuhawaii.tfaforms.net/174
KUPU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Limahuli National Botanical Garden
KAUA`I
Kupu in partnership with The National Tropical Botanical
Garden and Preserve are looking for an individual
passionate about preserving Hawaiian culture and the
natural environment.
Daily field operations will commonly consist of forest
restoration, horticulture tasks, stream and landslide
monitoring, assisting with traditional farming and
construction of hales/stone walls. In addition, to facilitating
public outreach/education to community groups who are
interested in learning more about the Hawaiian culture and
the rich biodiversity of the site.
DEADLINE - OCTOBER 31ST, 2019
DURATION: 1/20/2020 - 12/04/2020
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ONLINE APPLICATiON
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KUPU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Haleakalā National Park
maui
Kupu and the National Park Service are looking for two individuals
passionate about preserving, promoting Hawaiian culture and the natural
environment.
Responsibilities will include conducting interpretive programs in the
Summit District and local communities which consist of presentations,
talks, and guided hikes. Assisting in outreach programs, special events,
and social media postings. Assisting education specialists in planning for
and facilitation, evaluation and revision of education programming with
school groups. Programs are conducted both at Haleakalā and off-site in
local schools, libraries, events and other facilities.The topics that the
member will cover will consist of habitats; geology; biodiversity;
adaptations. All programs are curriculum based and include a cultural
component. The successful candidate will also assist in coordinating,
evaluating and revising the park’s summer internship programs.
DEADLINE - OCTOBER 31ST, 2019
DURATION: 1/20/2020 - 12/04/2020
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ONLINE APPLICATiON
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KUPU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Haleakalā National Park
maui
Kupu and the National Park Service are looking for two individuals
passionate about preserving, promoting the natural environment.
The member’s service term in the Resources Management Division with
the Endangered Wildlife Management Program works with two endangered
bird species, the Hawaiian Goose and the Hawaiian Petrel. The majority of
the time will be spent hiking and serving outdoors at elevations between
6300’ and 10,000’ on steep, rocky, mountainous terrain.
Most tasks are off-trail and alone in wilderness areas. Weather conditions
are highly variable. The position requires hiking with a 40 lb. pack to
backcountry locations over 10 miles away, and staying at these remote
sites for up to 4 nights a week with limited radio communication.
The primary responsibility of this position is predator control to protect the
park’s population of ground-nesting endangered birds. This involves hiking
transects regularly in front country and backcountry locations to monitor
traps to capture feral cats, mongooses, and rats. The position also requires
pest control tasks and the use of pesticides to control non-native rodents,
yellow-jacket wasps, ants, and roaches. Other field duties include
monitoring of the endangered bird populations and data management
including computer data entry and data verification.
DEADLINE - OCTOBER 31ST, 2019
DURATION: 1/20/2020 - 12/04/2020
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ONLINE APPLICATiON
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DLNR DOFAW wildlife
maui
Kupu, in partnership with the Department of Land and Natural
Resources-Division of Forestry and Wildlife, is looking for a passionate
individual who is motivated to join the wildlife program for work within
Kanaha Pond Wildlife Sanctuary.
The member’s primary focus will be wetland restoration. Other duties
may include: predator control, waterbird and seabird population
management, and habitat management. The member will assist
wildlife staff in various management techniques, surveys, and
complete other duties in order to ensure the program runs effectively.
This opportunity will provide an exciting and unique hands on learning
experience, where members can expect to learn and contribute by
focusing on responsibilities such as invasive species removal, native
outplantings, seed collection, propagation, and wetland maintenance.
DEADLINE - OCTOBER 31ST, 2019
DURATION: 1/20/2020 - 12/04/2020
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Volcanoes National Park
Hawai'i - hilo
Kupu in partnership with Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are looking for a
passionate individual who is motivated to preserve Hawaiian culture and the natural
environment.
They daily field operations will focus on historic trail preservation and protecting
public lands for future generations. The Natural Resource Management requires
physical activity which may include lifting heavy objects, digging, cutting vegetation
along trails using small hand-tools such as pruners and loppers, invasive vegetation
control projects and/or raking invasive vegetation from waterways, climbing up and
down slopes, walking on slippery, uneven and debris-covered surfaces, and
traveling by foot and motorized vehicles over roadways, fields, and lava.
This member would conduct most project tasks outdoors, in a tropical climate from
sea level to nearly 14,000 feet in elevation. Temperature extremes high humidity
and inclement weather is common. Environmental hazards include the presence of
biting and stinging insects and hazards associated with an active volcano. Safety
precautions must be followed to avoid dehydration and other injuries.
DEADLINE - OCTOBER 31ST, 2019
PROGRAM DURATION: 1/20/2020 - 12/04/2020
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ONLINE APPLICATiON
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Kalaupapa National Historical Park
Molokaʻi
Kupu in partnership with Kalaupapa National Historical Park
are looking for a passionate individual who is motivated to
preserve Hawaiian culture and the natural environment.
This position requires a physically fit individual that will do
extensive hiking on and off-trails, serving in remote areas
conducting physically demanding duties in rugged terrain
and adverse weather conditions.
The daily operations may include but will not be limited to
fence maintenance, brush removal along the coast and out-
planting/restoration, nursery maintenance, seed collection,
beach clean-ups and assisting with outreach for volunteers
to do all of the above.
DEADLINE - OCTOBER 31st, 2019
DURATION: 1/20/2020 - 12/04/2020
APPLY TODAY!
ONLINE APPLICATiON
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‘Alalā Release and Tracking Team
Hawai'i HilO
Kupu in partnership with The Hawai‘i Endangered Bird Conservation Program are
looking for a passionate individual who is motivated to join the ‘Alalā release and
tracking team.
This opportunity will provide an exciting and unique learning experience for recent
college graduates. The member will collaborate and learn from staff members in a
professional environment. Learning all aspects of releasing, tracking, and
monitoring of the ‘Alalā, and will be part of a larger program that also conducts
conservation breeding and associated activities for endangered Hawaiian birds.
Learning opportunities include: caring for birds in aviaries prior to release, radio
tracking released individuals, preparing and provisioning supplementary food,
assisting in recapture and transmitter attachment, monitoring behavior and
condition of birds before and after release, and detailed record keeping.
The Hawai‘i Endangered Bird Conservation Program collaborates with various
agencies and organizations to prevent Hawaiian birds from extinction and to aid in
their recovery in the wild. Since the Program was established in 1993, it has helped
16 different endemic Hawaiian bird species, has hatched 1378 birds, and released
810 birds into the wild, including ‘Alalā.
DEADLINE - OCTOBER 31ST, 2019
DURATION: 1/20/2020 - 12/12/2020
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DLNR DOFAW natural Area reserve system
Hawai'i- kona
Kupu in partnership with DLNR DOFAW NARS are looking for a
motivated individual to help preserve the Natural Environment.
The position will require a determined individual who can battle the
elements while completing tasks in rugged terrain.
The successful individual will be camping at remote locations every
other week for up to a week at a time alongside the crew. The member
will be doing in the field service alongside NARS field technicians
which may include fence construction and maintenance, invasive
species control, tree planting, and numerous other activities relating
to natural resource management.
The statewide Natural Area Reserves System (NARS) was established
to preserve in perpetuity specific land and water areas which support
communities, the natural flora and fauna, as well as geological sites of
Hawai‘i. It consists of 21 reserves on five islands, encompassing 123,810
acres of the State’s most unique ecosystems. The diverse areas found
in the NARS range from marine and coastal environments to lava
flows, tropical rainforests, and even an alpine desert. Within these
areas one can find rare endemic plants and animals, many of which are
on the edge of extinction.
DEADLINE - OCTOBER 31ST, 2019
DURATION: 1/20/2020 - 12/04/2020
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Kaloko-Honokohau National
park
Hawai'i - kona
Join the Kupu team at Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park as we rehabilitate
the cultural landscape.
The members will participate in park resource management activities including
assisting with community outreach, monitoring water quality, waterbirds and plants.
Additionally the members will participate in the non-native predator control program
by assisting in trapping, and tracking predators.
This position requires tasks to be performed outdoors with frequent exposure to weather
and temperature extremes. Exertion is moderate to very heavy, physical efforts include
field work involving lifting, non-native vegetation removal, invasive species removal
and will require walking long distances while carrying tools and equipment with packs
up to 50 pounds over rugged terrain. This opportunity is not for the faint hearted, but
those willing to put in the hard work in this unique Kona environment will be rewarded
by the Spirit of this wahi pana,
Kaloko-Honokohauoʻahu National Historical Park was established in 1978 to provide a
center for the preservation, interpretation of traditional native Hawaiian activities and
culture, and to demonstrate historic land use patterns. They provide a well needed
resource for the education, enjoyment, appreciation of such traditional native Hawaiian
activities and culture by local residents and visitors. Kaloko-Honokohau is a part of
the Dry Land Forest Hui 'Ohana. This hui provides service to each others sites once a
month, which consists of a knowledgeable group of environmental experts from the
community.
DEADLINE - OCTOBER 31ST, 2019
DURATION: 1/20/2020 - 12/04/2020
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keauhou bird conservation center
Hawai'i - Hilo
Kupu in partnership with Keauhou Bird Conservation Center are looking for a
passionate individual who is motivated to join the team. This opportunity will
provide an exciting and unique learning experience for recent college graduates.
The member will get to collaborate alongside and learn from staff members in a
professional environment.
Learning aspects include maintaining aviaries, facilities, equipment, and grounds.
Preparing and provisioning food, cleaning and perching aviaries, managing
reproduction in breeding pairs, observing and recording reproductive and social
behaviors, assisting with veterinary care, maintaining a detailed record keeping
system associated with the activities of endangered Hawaiian birds.
The Hawai‘i Endangered Bird Conservation Program collaborates with various
agencies and organizations to prevent Hawaiian birds from extinction and to aid in
their recovery in the wild. Since the Program was established in 1993, it has helped
16 different endemic Hawaiian bird species, has hatched 1378 birds, and released 810
birds into the wild, including ‘Alalā.
DEADLINE - OCTOBER 31ST, 2019
DURATION: 1/20/2020 - 12/04/2020
APPLY TODAY!
ONLINE APPLICATiON
https://kupuhawaii.tfaforms.net/174
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Paepae o Heʻeia
Oʻahu
Kupu, in partnership with Paepae o Heʻeia, are looking for a passionate individual that is
motivated to perpetuate Hawaiian culture and preserve the natural environment.
Paepae o Heʻeia is a grass roots non-profit organization tasked with the stewardship and
management of Heʻeia Fishpond. An 800 year old, 88-acre fishpond located along the
shores of Kaneohe Bay on Oʻahu. The fishpond is a marvel of ancient Hawaiian aquaculture
and holds great potential to produce seafood for Hawaii's local communities and economy.
Through their restoration, education, and production programs, they host over 12,000
people per year who get a chance to connect with and revive this Hawaiian aquaculture
system. It is their mission to use the fishpond as a mechanism to feed people physically,
mentally, and spiritually.
The position environment will be nearly always outdoors in the elements. It will include tasks
on the dry shoreline, deep mangrove swamp mud, shallow fishpond waters, and ocean reef.
The ability to swim, hike, and carry up to 20 pounds are physical requirements. Types of
tasks will include digging, weeding, mangrove tree cutting, passing of plant material, burning
the mangrove and working to rebuild the ancient fishpond wall.
The ideal applicant will have either a high school diploma or high education, experience in
mālama ʻāina type activities or other outdoor working experiences and knowledge of
Hawaiian culture and/or history.
DEADLINE - OCTOBER 31ST, 2019
PROGRAM DURATION: 1/20/2020 - 12/04/2020
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dlnr Dofaw wildlife program
OʻAHU
Kupu, in partnership with the Department of Land and Natural
Resources/Department of Fish and Wildlife, are looking for a
passionate individual who is motivated to join the Wildlife division.
The members primary focuses will consist of wetland restoration,
waterbird population management, offshore island restoration,
seabird population management, and game management areas within
public hunting areas. The member will assist wildlife biologists in
various management techniques, surveys and complete other duties
in order to ensure the program runs effectively.
This opportunity will provide an exciting and unique hands on
learning experience where members can expect to learn about
invasive species removal, native out-plantings, wildlife handling,
hiking, wetland maintenance and aiding in outreach events with
volunteer/educational groups.
DEADLINE - OCTOBER 31ST, 2019
DURATION: 1/20/2020 - 12/04/2020
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Hi'ipaka WAIMEA VALLEY
OʻAHU
Kupu, in partnership with the Hi'ipaka Waimea Valley, are looking for a
passionate individual who is motivated to preserve the natural environment.
This position encompasses all aspects of conservation, botanical garden,
green house tasks to give exposure to the member who may be exploring and
seeking a career pathway in conservation, environmental science, botany,
and other related focuses. Hi'ipaka Waimea Valley's mission is to preserve &
perpetuate the human, cultural and natural resources of Waimea for
generations through education and stewardship.
The members primary focuses will consist habitat restoration of the mesic
forest which consist of brush management, invasive species removal, critical
area planting, seed collecting, fence maintenance monitoring, access control,
and integrated pest management, lower valley botanical garden zones
consist of habitat monitoring of the ʻalae ʻula endangered water bird,
ungulate and predator control, maintaining botanical garden collections,
rare and endangered plants propagation and monitoring, and green house
maintenance and clean up & assisting with community outreach events.
DEADLINE - OCTOBER 31ST, 2019
DURATION: 1/20/2020 - 12/04/2020
This position is in high demand
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JAMES CAMpBELL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REfugE
OʻAHU
Kupu, in partnership with James Campbell National Wildlife
Refuge, are looking for a passionate individual who is
motivated to preserve the natural environment.
This position requires a physically fit individual that will do
hiking on and off-trails, work in remote areas conducting
physically demanding job duties in rugged terrain and adverse
weather conditions.
The daily operations may include but will not be limited to
Native plant propagation and out-planting, Invasive plant
removal, monitoring and mapping of restoration sites using
GIS and ArcCollector, and to assist in coordinating community
outreach.
Application DEADLINE - OCTOBER 31ST, 2019
DURATION: 1/20/2020 - 12/04/2020
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DLNR DOFAW Makiki Baseyard
OʻAHU
Kupu, in partnership with Na Ala Hele are looking for a passionate individual that
is motivated towards protecting the natural environment.
The member will participate in park resource management activities including
assisting with community outreach, but the overarching mission of this
opportunity will be to maintain public access to these historic trails. This will be
done by constructing, restoring, and maintaining the trails.
This opportunity will involve hiking remote trails throughout Oʻahu while
conducting field reconnaissance, clearing the tracks, and camping overnight for
extended periods of time in inclement weather conditions.
Training for specialized technical skills will be provided to the participant,
Kupu is looking for fit individual, that can perform physically demanding
tasks in very remote locations.
If you believe you are the ideal person for this opportunity then consider the
benefits we have to offer and apply through the link offered below.
DEADLINE - OCTOBER 31ST, 2019
DURATION: 1/20/2020 - 12/04/2020
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Mālama Loko Ea Foundation
OʻAHU
Kupu in partnership with Mālama Loko Ea Foundation are looking for a passionate
individual who is motivated to join the team. This opportunity will provide an
exciting and unique learning experience for a passionate individual to perpetuate
Hawaiian culture and preserve the natural environment.
In this position, a member will learn about fishpond management, this will involve
learing the daily maintenance, harvesting seasonal iʻa (fish), recruitment and
cultivating. The year-long position starts with the first 3 months focusing on;
learning the basics of kilo-observations, basic processes of maintenance and
fishpond management and assisting with culturally focused community outreach.
The second 3 months is focused on learning more skills and taking over leadership
roles at the pond under the guidance of MLEFʻs education and restoration directors.
In final 4 months, members are encouraged to be a leader at Loko ea both within the
organization and with education groups visiting. This is a unique opportunity for
members to take a supported leadership role. The goal of MLEF is for create future
environmental, conservation leaders for Hawaiʻi, be it at Loko ea or elsewhere!
DEADLINE - OCTOBER 31ST, 2019
DURATION: 1/20/2020 - 12/04/2020
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