Restoration Assistants

MFBRP FOREST RESTORATION VOLUNTEERS needed for dry forest restoration on Haleakala, Maui, Hawaii. Up to 3 positions are available for a period of about 3 months. This project is based on restoring high elevation forest habitat for the benefit of endangered Maui forest birds. This is a field based research position but volunteers will be responsible for both field and office duties with the Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project (MFBRP). Primary field duties will be: (1) assisting with forest restoration on the leeward (dry) side of Haleakala, including planting seedlings and monitoring vegetation plots; (2) seed collection for propagation of native forest plant species; (3) weed census and control; (4) trail and field site construction and maintenance; (5) setting up and maintaing mosquito surveys and traps. Office duties include, but are not limited to office, vehicle and grounds maintenance, data entry, public outreach, and preparation and maintenance of field equipment. Field duties are extremely physically challenging. Remote research sites require extensive hiking in steep, high elevation (5,000-7,000 ft) terrain. This position also requires living and working in small teams in extreme weather conditions (ranges from being intensely hot/dry to cold/wet). Helicopters will be used supply field camps. Camping is required for all field work. Work schedule will include 5-8 day field trips with alternating days in the office. Volunteers are needed from approximately September 28-December 18. Benefits include: • $600/month living stipend • Housing in shared house • Most field equipment • Limited transportation in upcountry Maui • An opportunity to work in a Hawaiian ecosystem and gain field experience in native species management. Applicants must be willing to provide their own airfare to Kahului, Maui. Assistance in airfare from major west coast cities may be possible. Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project is a research organization dedicated to the recovery of Maui’s native forest birds, which includes developing and implementing both research and management techniques. For more information, visit www.mauiforestbirds.org. To apply, please send a cover letter with 3 references to Hanna Mounce – employment@mauiforestbirds.org. Please put MFBRP Restoration Assistants in the title. If you have any further questions please email the above address or call us at 808-573-0280. Please apply by August 17th.