Ungulate & Invasive Species Control @ Haleakala National Park (Kipahulu District)

Duties:

• Assist with fence inspection, maintenance and repair, and other related duties with the National Park.

• Assist with feral animal monitoring and removal, fence construction, repair and monitoring, and data gathering

• Control of invasive plants through mechanical and chemical methods (use of mowers, saws and herbicides)

• Construction and maintenance of trails.

Program Dates:

January 7, 2019 - November 22, 2019 (11 months, full time)

Application deadline: Oct 31, 2018

Benefits:

• Up to $1,600 monthly living allowance* and a $5,920 Education Award- through Kupu's largest supporter, AmeriCorps

• Opportunity to gain extensive knowledge about a single/handful of worksites (as members work with one agency for the duration of the program)

• An extremely in-depth learning experience and further awareness of specific environmental issues

• Opportunity to work side-by-side with a supervisor and potential employer who works in an environmental field you are interested in

• Child care, health care, and loan deferment available for eligible applicants

• Week-long Service Trip with other Kupu CLDP members

• Valuable job and life skills

• And most of all, the opportunity to protect Hawaii's natural resources and make a positive impact in your community

Applicant Requirements:

1. Age - Applicants must be at least 17 years of age by the start date of the service term (due to AmeriCorps regulations).

2. Diploma - Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

3. Citizenship - Applicants must be one of the following: a US Citizen, US National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien (due to AmeriCorps regulations)

4. Housing/Transportation - Applicants must have their own personal housing and transportation arrangements on-island.

This position is available through Kupu's Conservation Leadership Development Program.

Apply Here before October 31, 2018