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

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