The Nature Conservancy Marine, Kupu Intern

The Marine Technician position focuses on protection of Hawai‘i’s coral reefs and coastal and nearshore habitats.

This experience will provide opportunities to conduct marine conservation fieldwork and will operate from a foundation of science to work with communities, researchers, and managers to incorporate both traditional knowledge and contemporary resource management approaches.

Areas of professional development include project mgmt, strategic planning, basic biological, climatological, hydrological and other relevant sciences, biological and sociological monitoring, the application of various marine conservation tools, technical writing skills, data analysis, leadership and organizational skills.

The candidate must be willing and able to swim in open ocean environments with low visibility and to hike along rocky shorelines in adverse weather conditions. The work involves prolonged sun exposure, boating, snorkeling, and diving.

The ideal candidate will have the preferred qualifications for this position that include: knowledge of Hawaii’s coral reef ecosystems, previous experience in a marine setting, interaction with local communities and outreach events, familiarity with research data collection and management, and is a strong swimmer. 

 Conduct snorkel, marine resource, creel, and/or human use surveys  Train and lead volunteers in conducting surveys  Collect, maintain, enter, and analyze data  Participate in scientific research, including coral reef fish and intertidal monitoring  Participate in and lead habitat restoration activities (e.g. removal of invasive plants and animals, native revegetation, sediment removal, etc)  Support ecological and cultural education and outreach activities  Monitor and sample fish and invertebrates  Maintain tools and equipment  Administrative duties including notetaking

Other duties may include those that are assigned by your site manager