This is a rare opportunity to join the team that manages the Pu’u Kukui watershed. If you love native Hawaiian plants, want to make a real impact, and dream of working in the field all day, then this is the perfect job for you.
Aloha Pu‘u Kukui is the non-profit whose mission to take care of the Pu‘u Kukui watershed, protecting and restoring this precious native Hawaiian forest that captures the water for our aquifer. We are well-funded, provide full benefits, and are committed to giving you the resources you need to take care of this special place.
In this position, you will be working on reforestation of an 800-acre section of the watershed in Honolua Valley.
Primary tasks: • Work on conservation and forest restoration in Honolua Valley • Remove invasive plants, control feral animals, and restore native forest • Guide volunteers working on forest restoration • Manage educational groups visiting Honolua
Requirements: • Valid driver’s license • Able to walk 6 miles with a 40-pound pack • Perform physical work outdoors in rugged terrain and adverse weather
Desired Experience: • 1 year of conservation experience • Knowledge of native Hawaiian plant species • Experience with invasive plant identification and control methods • Working knowledge of the Hawaiian language • Experience using tools such as machetes, weed eaters, and chainsaws • Driving on rough 4WD roads • Knowledge of native Hawaiian conservation and land management practices • Possession of a Hawaii hunting license and hunter safety course certification • Experience with taro cultivation and lo’i construction • Interest in weaving, lashing, and hale construction techniques
