OPPORTUNITIES AT THE KIRC

Employment Opportunities

Natural Resources Specialist III Position Description

Natural Resources Specialist III - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) is seeking a natural resource specialist to join our team and help restore Kahoʻolawe through implementing field restoration activities. We are seeking an experienced candidate that can assist our Restoration Manager in planning and implementing environmental resource restoration and management projects, preparing project reports and documents, conducting wildlife censuses and plant surveys, analyzing data and developing restoration and management recommendations.

Must have knowledge of Hawaiian natural history, familiar with Hawaiian resource management concepts and goals, natural resource management principles based upon a background of professional training and experiences.

Requires an undergraduate degree in Environmental management, Natural Resources Management, Biology, Planning or other closely related fields. Must have five years of field experience in planning and coordinating natural area management projects, monitoring and evaluating restoration projects, supervising interns and volunteers as workers in demanding field environments.

The position is located at the KIRC office in Maui and may require multi-day trips to Kahoʻolawe. Must be in good physical condition and capable of hiking, swimming and camping under field conditions. Must also be comfortable working on boats nearshore and in open ocean conditions.

Cultural Resources Program Coordinator Position Description

Cultural Resources Program Coordinator - This position assists the KIRC in its management of the cultural resources in the Reserve by instilling traditional Native Hawaiian practices and knowledge in its day-to-day program management activities and tasks; coordinates multiple preservation projects of cultural sites in the Reserve. The position is based at the KIRC Office on Maui and may involve extensive fieldwork on Kahoʻolawe requiring extended overnight stays. It is a temporary exempt appointment subject to extensions authorized by the KIRC.

This position requires an undergraduate degree and at least five years experience in Hawaiian historical, cultural practices or ethnography and at least two years supervisory experience; extensive knowledge of Hawaiian history, language, cultural traditions; working understanding of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and Chapter 6E of the Hawaii Revised Statues.

Must be able to manage multiple projects concurrently; be self-motivated, works well independently as well as part of a team; and work closely with various Native Hawaiian groups, cultural stewardship organizations and community groups.

Volunteer Coordinator Position Description

Volunteer Coordinator - The KIRC is seeking an out-going, detail oriented, self-starter that wants to join our team and help restore Kaho`olawe through their strong administration skills and community engagement. We are seeking a Volunteer Coordinator candidate that can help the KIRC recruit and manage volunteers for our Kahoʻolawe restoration programs.

Strong oral and written communication skills and analytical thinking are necessary, ability to organize, plan, coordinate and execute projects are key skill sets. Comfortable speaking to and recruiting volunteers from community organizations, educational groups and the scientific community. Must have an eye for detail and able to coordinate multiple volunteer groups as the KIRC facilitates at least two volunteer work trips to Kahoʻolawe monthly and coordinates the documents required for monthly steward organization access to Kahoʻolawe.

The position is located at the KIRC office in Maui, but occasionally may require trips to Kaho`olawe to help assist the team. This is a temporary exempt appointment subject to extensions based on funding and authorization by the KIRC.

An undergraduate degree is required and at least five years of experience in communication work, including writing, teaching, interpretation, public information, media relations or other demonstrable professional activities including at least two-years supervisory experience.

Qualified candidates may submit a resume with a cover letter stating interest via e-mail to matthew.hatakeyama@hawaii.gov or mail to:

Submittals will be accepted until vacancy is filled.

REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

There are no postings at this time.