Individual Placement - Natural and Cultural Interpretation Individual Placement

Student Conservation Association•Hana, HI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SCA Members will conduct interpretive programs and provide visitor service alongside the park's interpretation team in the remote, coastal Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park. The goal of this position is to provide education for park visitors on natural and cultural history topics related to Haleakalā National Park, the Kīpahulu District, and Hawaiian culture through engaging interpretive experiences. Major Duties include leading interpretive programs, guided hikes, and activity-based pop-up programs, roving the local trails, and staffing the Kīpahulu Visitor Center. Members will be engaged in frontline, visitor-facing work with people from the local community and around the world.

Requirements

Interest in working with youth and developing leadership skills
Enthusiasm for outdoor education, environmental stewardship, and experiential learning
Ability to work as part of a team and build positive relationships with peers, students, and staff
Willingness to learn and receive feedback in a structured, growth-oriented environment
Commitment to fostering an inclusive, safe, and supportive community for students and fellow leaders
Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
Daily personal transportation to the work location
Must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger.
Must be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.

Nice To Haves

Local candidates preferred
Experience working with children in any setting (camps, tutoring, babysitting, mentoring, etc.)
Prior participation in outdoor education, conservation programs, or leadership training
Experience leading songs, skits, games, or group activities
Physical ability to hike 2-5 miles on uneven terrain while carrying a 10-20 lb pack in various weather conditions

Responsibilities

Providing presentations, talks, informal interpretation, Jr Ranger Programs and guided hikes (25% of effort)
Answering questions for park visitors at the visitor center (50% of effort)
Roving trails (10% of effort)
Administrative work (10% of effort)
Assisting with outreach events in the local community.