Pono Pacific Land Management, LLC was founded with a vision of helping Hawai‘i’s conservation agencies and landowners. Since 2000, we have been providing specialized services to a wide variety of clients in almost every ecosystem in Hawaiʻi, from mountain ridgelines and forests to coastal areas and near-shore reef systems. Our current projects primarily include:
• Native habitat restoration and landscape maintenance
• Invasive species eradication
• Ungulate-proof fence construction
• Predator and ungulate control
• Trail construction & maintenance
We are currently seeking applicants for the Conservation Field Crew Member position. The ideal candidate will exhibit the values that steer our organization: character, humility, ʻohana (family/community-mindedness), service, excellence, and nobility. A Conservation Field Crew Member will act in the best interest of the company, act in the best interest of other employees, and act in a fair, safe, effective, and legal manner.
The Conservation Field Crew Member will carry out general conservation field work under close supervision by a Crew Leader and/or Project Manager. This position requires approximately 30-40 hours per week (largely dependent on weather). Compensation is based on an hourly rate which is dependent upon experience and project. Experience is highly preferred in the following areas:
• Invasive species removal to protect/enhance native species populations
• Landscape maintenance, including herbicide/pesticide application
• Intense hiking, hunting, and/or trapping
• Ungulate-proof fence construction
• Wildlife monitoring, utilizing GPS devices, and recording field data
• Maintenance of trails
• Other general field work using hand and power tools
Specific Position Goals/Expectations:
• Hold an interest in preserving Hawaiʻi’s native plants, animals, and ecosystems
• Possess a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Give 100% effort each day
• Be responsible and follow directions while working in small groups or independently
• Maintain attendance and punctuality
• Possess a reliable vehicle or other reliable form of transportation
• Be experienced, willing, and able to perform physically challenging work in harsh conditions for 8 hours a day
• Be familiar and comfortable operating power tools including chainsaws, weed trimmers, etc.
• Be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds
• Be able to pass a background check and/or gain military base access clearance
• Be able to camp in remote areas for multiple days at a time and/or travel occasionally
• Openly communicate observations/questions to fellow Crew Members, Crew Leader, and/or Project Manager
Although our work can be demanding, it is both very unique and very rewarding. To apply, please submit your current cover letter and resume to ponojobs@ponopacific.com
