Molokai Field Technician: Outdoor Ops & Outreach

The Nature Conservancy (All); Kualapuu (HI); Hybride; USD 40 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health care benefits

401(k) plan with 8% employer match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Life insurance

Résumé du poste

The Nature Conservancy’s Molokai Terrestrial Program seeks a Field Technician to support field operations across 55,000+ acres, including native forests and coastal dunes. You’ll assist with fence work, predator control, alien species removal, GPS data collection, and GIS mapping, while helping lead volunteers and conduct outreach in rugged terrain.

You must be willing to camp in remote areas up to four nights, endure harsh conditions, and follow strict safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum education options include GED/HS with 5 years natural resource mgmt. experience, an Associate degree with 3 years, or a Bachelor’s degree with 1 year in NR management.
• Experience with Hawai‘i’s natural systems for land management and identifying native/alien species.
• Ability to work with communities/partners on Moloka‘i with sensitivity to cultural norms.
• Experience safely using field equipment (machete, weed eater, chainsaw, GPS, etc.).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in remote rugged areas, at night, in adverse conditions.

Responsabilités

• Assist field operations: fence work, surveys, repairs, predator control, alien plant removal, and trail maintenance.
• Support base yard, vehicle/equipment maintenance, and kennel care as needed.
• Lead volunteers and groups; conduct interpretive hikes and outreach events.
• Ensure safety protocols, preserve use policies, and compliance with field rules.

Connaissances

Fieldwork outdoors

Safety conscious

GPS data collection

Volunteer coordination

Formation

GED/HS diploma

Associate degree in natural resources

Bachelor’s in biology/ecology/NRM

Outils

GPS devices

Two-way radios

GIS mapping

Description du poste

The Nature Conservancy’s Molokai Terrestrial Program seeks a Field Technician to support field operations across 55,000+ acres, including native forests and coastal dunes. You’ll assist with fence work, predator control, alien species removal, GPS data collection, and GIS mapping, while helping lead volunteers and conduct outreach in rugged terrain.

You must be willing to camp in remote areas up to four nights, endure harsh conditions, and follow strict safety protocols.