Waimea/Kohala
PRIMARY LOCATION: Moku o Kohala
FLSA STATUS: Full time, Exempt
COMPENSATION: $50-55,000 per annum + benefits
REPORTS TO: Kohala field supervisor
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE: The Kohala mālama ‘āina specialist is responsible for strengthening pilina with ‘āina across cloud and coastal forests in the moku of Kohala. The mālama ‘āina 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 Niuli’i. The ideal candidate is an experienced mālama ‘āina 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 APPLY: Review the full position description and apply on our Online Career Center. No phone calls, please.
The Kohala Center is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
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