Soil Technician
(Hawai‘i Island)

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PRIMARY LOCATION: Waimea, Hawai‘i Island and remote on-island
STATUS: Full time, Exempt
COMPENSATION: $48–54,000 per annum + benefits
REPORTS TO: ‘Āina-based Agricultural Practices Specialist & Climate-Smart Commodities Project Manager

The soil technician works directly with the Hawai‘i-based agricultural project partners of the USDA Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities grant. This grant is a collaboration between Lynker, University of Hawai‘i, The Kohala Center, and other farming organizations and universities. For more information, visit climatesmarthawaii.org.

The USDA Climate-Smart Commodities project provides incentive payments to producers to implement large-scale pilot projects that create market opportunities for commodities produced using agricultural (farming, ranching, or forestry) climate-smart practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and/or sequester carbon. Climate Smart Commodities in this project and portfolio have three main benefits: (1) increasing productivity and incomes, (2) enhancing resilience of livelihoods and ecosystems, and (3) reducing and removing greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere.

The soil technician is responsible for assisting with the onboarding of producers, including the verification of eligibility, implementing baseline soil health and greenhouse gas sampling, and data entry into the Natural Resource Data Solutions software (NRDS) for multiple agroforestry and orchard producers throughout Hawai‘i Island. Participation in the Climate-Smart Training School offered through the project is possible and highly encouraged.

To view the full position description and submit an application, please visit our Career Center.

Posted: March 25, 2024

Kohala Nānā‘āina Data Technician
(Waimea and Moku o Kohala, Hawai‘i Island)

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PRIMARY LOCATION: Waimea and Moku o Kohala, Hawai‘i Island
FLSA STATUS: Full time, Exempt
COMPENSATION: $50-57,000 per annum + benefits
REPORTS TO: Director of Kohala papahana

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE: The Kohala nānāʻāina data technician is responsible for developing an intimate understanding of the needs of ʻāina from ma uka to ma kai in the moku of Kohala. The nānāʻāina technician is well-experienced with three years of data collection and analysis experience and five years of forest preservation or restoration field work experience in Hawaiʻi. The position is expected to be proficient in Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) and possesses a working knowledge of conducting vegetation surveys and water quality monitoring in a forest setting. The ideal candidate helps to guide the mālama ʻāina practices of the organization by listening to and advancing the voice of our ʻāina relatives through data collection, management, and analysis drawing on both indigenous and western scientific practices.

To view the full position description and submit an application, please visit our Career Center.

Posted: March 11, 2024

Kohala Mālama ‘Āina Specialist
(Waimea and Moku o Kohala, Hawai‘i Island)

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PRIMARY LOCATION: Waimea and Moku o Kohala, Hawai‘i Island
FLSA STATUS: Full time, Exempt
COMPENSATION: $48-55,000 per annum + benefits
REPORTS TO: Kohala field supervisor

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE: The Kohala mālama ʻāina specialist is responsible for strengthening pilina with ‘āina across cloud and coastal forests in the moku of Kohala. The mālama ʻāina specialist holds kuleana for supporting Kohala’s native forest ecosystems by turning ancestral knowledge and place-based research into daily ‘āina-based preservation and propagation practices. This work is based across multiple stewardship sites including: the native cloud forests of Kohala Mountain, the dryland and mesic forests of Kawaihae, and the coastal forest and hala groves of Niuliʻi. The ideal candidate is an experienced mālama ʻāina practitioner who is strongly connected to Kohala and enjoys working hard, developing thriving ‘āina and kānaka together as one, while engaging respectfully, being highly accountable to ‘āina, and meeting and exceeding standards of excellence.

To view the full position description and submit an application, please visit our Career Center.

Posted: March 11, 2024

Accountant
(Waimea, Hawai‘i Island)

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LOCATION: Waimea, Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i
STATUS: Part time, up to 24 hours per week
COMPENSATION: $22-26 per hour + benefits
REPORTS TO: Financial Controller

The Kohala Center (TKC)’s accountant is responsible for supporting the finance and accounting department’s day-to-day functions and preparation of documents for annual financial audits. In addition to partnering within the department, the accountant will also work closely with managers and staff.

To view the full position description and submit an application, please visit our Career Center.

Posted: March 5, 2024

Aloha Ambassadors
(Kahalu‘u Bay, Hawai‘i Island)

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Kahaluʻu Bay Education Center (KBEC) is a program of The Kohala Center (TKC) in partnership with the County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation. The County looks to TKC to provide education for all visitors in the following subjects: the respectful behaviors expected of all who enter the water and visit the beach park, as well as information about its sensitive natural resources and cultural and natural history. TKC operates a Visitor Parking Fee Project, with all revenues supporting ongoing stewardship, outreach, and education. Outreach includes working with community members and visitors to educate and assist them with the pilot program and provide information about the important ecological and cultural properties of Kahaluʻu Bay and the surrounding area. Salary is $15/hour. To view the full position description and submit an application, please visit our Career Center.

Posted: February 29, 2024