Watershed Protection & Restoration Coordinator

Waicleanwater; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kupu Hawaiʻi seeks Watershed Program Coordinators to protect Hawaiʻi’s freshwater resources by planning and implementing watershed restoration across mauka and makai landscapes.

You will collaborate with government agencies, nonprofits, and landowners, lead field crews, organize volunteers, monitor water quality, and contribute to grants that support long-term stewardship and indigenous knowledge integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree requirement in Environmental Science or related field.
• Master's degree preferred in environmental planning, watershed management, or public policy.
• Strong on-the-ground conservation and community engagement experience.
• Experience with Hawaiʻi's ecological and cultural contexts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement watershed protection projects (fencing, reforestation, erosion control).
• Write grants and organize volunteer workdays.
• Track environmental data and reporting.
• Engage Native Hawaiian communities in long-term stewardship.
• Coordinate cross-sector restoration projects and supervise field crews.
• Travel to field sites as needed.

Skills

Community engagement

Grant writing

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Environmental monitoring

Budget management

GIS mapping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

GIS mapping

Data collection

Job description

Kupu Hawaiʻi seeks Watershed Program Coordinators to protect Hawaiʻi’s freshwater resources by planning and implementing watershed restoration across mauka and makai landscapes.

You will collaborate with government agencies, nonprofits, and landowners, lead field crews, organize volunteers, monitor water quality, and contribute to grants that support long-term stewardship and indigenous knowledge integration.