Individual Placement - Wildlife Management at Haleakala National Park (Local Preferred)

Student Conservation Association•Makawao, HI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on conservation programs for youth and adults. Program participants protect and restore national parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, marine sanctuaries, historic landmarks, community spaces, and much more across the country. This position is part of SCA’s National Direct Opportunity Youth Service Initiative (OYSI). OYSI is a partnership between SCA, AmeriCorps, and The Corps Network which engages youth ages 18–24 who are disconnected from school or work in hands-on conservation service that protect and restore public lands, waters, and recreation resources nationwide. The program provides job-skills training, support, and career pathways in environmental stewardship and infrastructure fields, while prioritizing placements for participants who meet opportunity-youth eligibility criteria. This position will work with the Wildlife Management team at Haleakala National Park, primarily focusing on invasive predator control via trapping to protect threatened and endangered birds. The member will play a vital role in support of the Park’s mission to protect and promote threatened and endangered bird species native to the Hawaiian Islands. Species include the Hawaiian goose (nene) and Hawaiian petrel. Bird species endemic to Hawaii are a strong component of Hawaii’s identity. The birds draw visitors and help to maintain the unique ecosystems of the Hawaiian Islands. The member will work directly in protecting the native species by controlling invasive predators and surveying native species populations.

Requirements

Must be in excellent physical condition - work occurs at high elevation (6000ft+).
Being a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States
Being at least 18 years or older
Having a high school diploma or equivalent or actively working to complete
Being willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check after acceptance of position, including criminal background, sex offender and FBI checks.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of native Hawaiian bird species and experience identifying them.

Responsibilities

Control introduced predators (primarily non-native rats, mongooses, and feral cats) via trapping to protect threatened and endangered birds and control pests, 75%
Monitor birds (Hawaiian goose and Hawaiian petrel) for nesting activity and production of young, 20%
Daily solo hiking/backpacking over rugged, steep volcanic terrain at high elevations (6000-10,000 ft.) in harsh weather conditions and including 3-4 day backcountry trips.
Data entry to support monitoring activities, 5%.

Benefits

Amount of Living Allowance member will receive: $600/week
Amount of a one-time roundtrip travel allowance: $1,300
Reimbursable amount for gear and in-season duty-travel: $2,375
Amount of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award being offered for successful completion of the member term of service: $3,697.50
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Childcare coverage (if applicable): Eligible for childcare assistance through AmeriCorps
Eligible for Federal Student Loan forbearance and interest payment deferment through AmeriCorps for qualifying student loans
First Aid and CPR
Defensive Driver Training
Training in handling and setting predator control traps
Training will not exceed 20% of total service hours
AmeriCorps and SCA Orientation