Individual Placement - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Backcountry Participant

Student Conservation Association • Hilo, HI

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This backcountry position is located on the southern side of the big island of
Hawaii at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The intern will work with park law
enforcement staff in front-county and backcountry settings, performing a variety
of tasks in support of visitor management and safety.

Requirements

• Driver's license
• This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Nice To Haves

• Local applicants preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct checks of backcountry facilities (cabins, coastal shelters and water catchment systems)
• Document backcountry problems and report to appropriate division
• Document and report all potential visitor safety and law enforcement concerns
• Check backcountry permits and answer questions about the park to backcountry users
• Use education to correct actions that cause harm to wilderness values and notify Law Enforcement Rangers when a violation occurs
• Respond to and/or assist with backcountry emergencies such as searches, injuries etc.
• Assist with front-country projects such as eruption duty, parking control for special events etc.
• Assist interpretive staff in visitor center with visitor management
• Conduct trail projects and work hard outdoors
• Promote Leave No Trace (LNT) ethics to park users and attend training on this topic

Benefits

• Defensive Driving Training
• $300/week living allowance
• $915/month housing allowance
• $1,300 one-time travel stipend
• If required, housing will be shared accommodations located in the Park. The placement will share common areas, like kitchen and bathroom, and may share a room with up to three people. If housing is not required, the placement will receive a housing stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed