Graduate Assistant (ISR)-Biocultural Initiative Sea Grant Volunteerism (0000GA11)

University of Hawaii • Honolulu, HI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Graduate Assistant (GA) within the Biocultural Initiative - Sea Grant Volunteerism program at the Institute for Sustainability & Resilience (ISR). The GA will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of researchers and aina stewardship groups to understand the roles of volunteers in environmental stewardship efforts on O‘ahu. The role involves conducting research, supporting volunteer experiences at an agroforestry restoration site, and performing other assigned tasks in an interdisciplinary environment.

Requirements

• Admission to, or ongoing, graduate student at UH Manoa in NREM or directly related field of study.
• Experience or educational training in biocultural approaches and environmental stewardship, cultural resource management, restoration, traditional food systems, or conservation.
• Experience working with Hawai'i communities or community-based organizations.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated proficiency in conducting and analyzing interviews, surveys, and other social science methods.
• Ability to work well independently and as a team.
• Experience working with Native Hawaiian communities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team of researchers and aina stewardship groups including Kako'o 'Oiwi and the He'eia NERR.
• Conducts research to understand the past, current, and potential future roles of volunteers in environmental stewardship efforts on O‘ahu.
• Scheduling and conducting interviews with community organizations.
• Qualitative analysis of interviews.
• Written and oral communication of findings.
• Regular attendance at community workdays held by environmental stewardship organizations.
• Supports enhancement of volunteer experiences at an agroforestry restoration site, Pu'ulani at Kako'o 'Oiwi.
• Scheduling and conducting interviews and surveys with volunteers.
• Qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Facilitating focus groups and workshops.
• Regular attendance of community workdays and stewardship events.
• Perform other additional tasks as assigned.
• Collaborating and working with other researchers and practitioners in an interdisciplinary environment.

Benefits

• Salary Information: Minimum Step 17 - $31,524 annually; Commensurate with qualifications and experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level