Individual Placement - Interpretation and Resource Management Placement

Student Conservation Association•Kailua, HI

20h•$650•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is a hybrid of an Interpretation and Resource Management Individual Placement, offering broad exposure to park operations. The primary responsibilities involve visitor interaction to prevent resource damage. Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park is a small but dynamic location, with the main worksite at the ‘Ai’opio Contact Station. This area, a small sandy beach with significant natural and cultural features, experiences heavy visitor use and is known for foraging and basking green sea turtles, with recent increases in endangered Hawaiian monk seal activity. This role will educate the public, identify resource concerns, and serve as a helpful presence in a busy park area. The work involves walking and/or standing in hot sun, with a rudimentary shelter available, but the majority of the work will be on the beach or hiking in coastal areas.

Requirements

Congenial and friendly attitude
Good communication skills
Experience with and willingness to give public lectures and programming
Comfort in approaching people, interacting, and using radios
Ability to speak clearly, loudly when necessary, and with articulation
Ability to maintain positivity despite large competing workloads and frequent shifts in priorities
Timeliness
Flexibility
Ability to work effectively independently and in groups
Appropriate hygiene and attire for a professional work setting representing the Federal government
Able to understand, adhere to, and communicate with others regarding hazards, procedures, and safety policies.
Able to independently manage known medical conditions with the resources available throughout the position or program.
Able to wear all required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hard hats, gloves, N95 or other approved face mask or shield, and appropriate footwear.
Able to refrain from behaviors and actions that disrupt the work and safety of others.
Able to cooperate with others to complete daily group tasks, responsibilities, and project work under potentially difficult conditions, variable daily routines, and with limited personal time.
Able to self-regulate or co-regulate emotions and actions when distressed or uncomfortable, with or without the support of others.
Able to self-manage outdoor and environmental exposure (e.g., temperature, wind, sun, etc.) in a variety of weather conditions.
Able to maintain adequate nutrition and hydration throughout program time.
If using prescription medications, able to self-administer medications by following the prescribed dosage, usage, and timing without supervisor assistance. If prescription medication is administered via injection, able to self-administer the injection.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of native Hawaiian plant and animal species.
Knowledge of Hawaiian culture and history.
Knowledge of local peoples, and customs.

Responsibilities

Inform the public about park resources and regulations.
Participate in resource management activities.
Communicate with park staff regarding resource concerns.
Develop and deliver public presentations.
Work closely with the resource management team to understand the park's mission and work.
Gain exposure to park management skills.
Engage with the park’s Interpretation program, Visitor and Resource Protection, and other staff.