Individual Placement - Botany Field Technician at Haleakala National Park

scacareers; Hawaii; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing may be available

Job summary

Haleakala National Park in Makawao, HI, is seeking personnel to work in the park nursery, propagate native plants, and help control invasive species under NPS guidance. Local candidates are preferred; knowledge of Native Hawaiian plants is a plus.

The 40-hour week runs Oct 26, 2026 to Apr 9, 2027, with housing options depending on availability. Work includes outdoor duties at high altitude (6,000–10,000 ft), hiking in backcountry, and seasonal duties supporting restoration projects.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be physically fit and able to work in challenging outdoor conditions.
• Much of the work is at an altitude of 6,000–10,000 ft.

Responsibilities

• Help in the Park nursery, propagating and transplanting native plants for restoration.
• Control alien plant invasions using mechanical and chemical means.
• Hike and camp in remote backcountry locations Monday through Friday.
• Monitor native plant species in the field.

Skills

Physical fitness

Outdoor work

Native Hawaiian plants knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

Individual placements work in the park plant nursery, propagate native plants, and control invasive plant species under the direction of National Park Service staff.

Preference will be given to local candidates who:

• live on island
• possess previous knowledge of Native Hawaiian plants

Hosting Organization

Haleakala National Park

Location

Makawao, HI

Schedule

October 26, 2026 - April 9, 2027

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include Helping in the Park nursery, propagating and transplanting native plants for restoration, controlling alien plant invasions using mechanical and chemical means and hiking and camping in remote backcountry locations Monday through Friday.

Marginal Duties

Monitoring native plant species in the field.

Required Qualifications

This position requires that applicants be physically fit and able to work in challenging outdoor conditions. Much of the work is done at an altitude of 6,000ft to 10,000ft.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Native Hawaiian plants.

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

Housing may or may not be available, so local applicants are preferred. Please inquire about this during the interview if you would need Park housing.

Compensation

$1,300 - one-time roundtrip travel allowance $538 - weekly living allowance $2,375 - duty related travel (available for local intern selections to use for commuting costs)

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Additional Benefits

Defensive Driving Training
AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional

Equal Opportunity Statement

SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.