Job Overview
Employment Type
Internship
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $19.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
Living allowance
Additional benefit
Healthcare coverage
Childcare coverage
Student loan forbearance
Interest payments
Job Description
Conservation Legacy, through its Stewards Individual Placements program, collaborates with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to deliver AmeriCorps service opportunities aimed at strengthening communities and preserving natural resources. One of the prominent partnerships is with Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, a renowned protected area in Hawaii that is dedicated to the conservation of native ecosystems and endangered species. Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park is known for its stunning volcanic landscapes, rich biodiversity, and unique cultural importance to the Hawaiian community. The Park's Restoration Program focuses on restoring native habitats and promoting ecosystem health through a combination of seed collection, plant propagation,... Show More
Job Requirements
- United States citizen, United States national, or lawful permanent resident alien
- must be at least 18 years of age
- applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old (or up to 35 for veterans) per Public Land Corps Act
- high school diploma or equivalency certificate or agreement to obtain before education award
- ability to hike on obscure trails carrying a 50 pound pack and camp for up to five nights in remote backcountry
- ability to serve in extreme field conditions including varying elevation and ecosystems
- willingness to use chemical pesticides and herbicides while following safety requirements
- high attention to detail in challenging field conditions
- agrees to complete National Service Criminal History Checks
Job Qualifications
- United States citizen, United States national, or lawful permanent resident alien
- must be at least 18 years of age
- applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old (or up to 35 for veterans) per Public Land Corps Act
- high school diploma or equivalency certificate or agreement to obtain before education award
- ability to hike on obscure trails carrying a 50 pound pack and camp for up to five nights in remote backcountry
- ability to serve in extreme field conditions including varying elevation and ecosystems
- willingness to use chemical pesticides and herbicides while following safety requirements
- high attention to detail in challenging field conditions
- agrees to complete National Service Criminal History Checks
- up to one year of experience with field and greenhouse duties preferred
- experience with identification of Hawaiian plants preferred
- experience with native plant propagation techniques preferred
Job Duties
- Conduct surveys to locate target native species, collect seeds, cuttings, or whole plants, and prepare seeds for storage
- propagate plants in the greenhouse and nursery
- propagate, outplant, and monitor native plants under supervision
- assist in preparing field sites for out-planting, including pesticide use
- construct nursery and greenhouse infrastructure
- assist in vegetation surveys and monitor plant response to fire and restoration efforts
- travel to field sites via vehicle, hiking, or helicopter, hike with a 50lb pack, and camp in remote areas for up to four nights
- assist in entering field and nursery data into databases and prepare reports on project progress and challenges
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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