Native Plant Restoration and Farm Assistant with Kupu Aina Corps

Part-time Native Plant Restoration and Farm Assistant with Kupu Aina Corps

August 7,  2023 – July 27, 2024

Twenty hours per week (3 days)  

$18 per hour, plus benefits, including health insurance

Job Description
The Kupu Aina Corps Participant role is an entry- to intermediate-level position for individuals who want to build a career in the green jobs sector and who are interested in exploring environmental and agricultural careers through hands-on experience.

The position at Kalahaku Farm is to assist with native plant restoration and agroforestry efforts, including:

• Eradicate invasive species (herbaceous weed control and brush management) on slopes, stream banks, and in ponds
• Plant and maintain native groundcovers, trees, shrubs, and vegetative barriers as well as fruit trees and ornamentals
• Propagate plants for out-planting
• Assist with trail making and trail maintenance
• Clear debris from stream and ponds as needed
• Fertilize trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and vegetative barriers
• Use organic pest control products and methods as needed
• Weed whack adjacent areas, trails, etc.
• Assist with miscellaneous farm tasks

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience using typical outdoor tools
• Quick learner
• Physical stamina
• Able to work independently
• Attentive and able to communicate clearly
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Has own transportation (Location is not on the bus line)
• No drugs, alcohol, or smoking on the premises
• Must meet the requirements of the Kupu Aina Corps program: https://www.kupuhawaii.org/aina/

 Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with native plants
• Experience with invasive species removal
• Experience with planting 
• Experience with general farm labor
• College degree in a relevant field

Preference given for applicants who have knowledge of and experience with Native Hawaiian plants  

Application Instructions
Please send a resume or summary of past experience and relevant education by July 8, 2023 to: tvast@hawaii.rr.com

If selected for the position by Kalahaku Farm, the applicant then must complete an application to Kupu Aina Corps.  

Note: There will be opportunities to begin work on the farm prior to the Kupu Aina Corps start date of August 7.