Individual Placement - Visitor Services and Restoration Participant

Student Conservation Association•Kahuku, HI

15h•$650•Onsite

About The Position

This Visitor Services Individual Placement includes a breadth of exposure to refuge complex operations. The position’s primary responsibilities will be to oversee the refuge’s education and volunteer programs. As the complex is composed of five units that are primarily closed to the public, the visitor services program is small, but important.

Requirements

Congenial and friendly attitude
Experience with and willingness to give public lectures and programming
Comfort in leading and managing volunteer groups, including disciplinary action, when necessary
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

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of native Hawaiian plant and animal species, including common/latin/Hawaiian names
Knowledge of invasive species management techniques
Knowledge of local peoples, and customs.
Established trust-based relationships with local organizations

Responsibilities

Oversee the refuge’s education and volunteer programs.
Facilitate seasonal guided bird tours.
Organize volunteer events.
Assist with the bunkhouse program.
Provide education programming to interested parties on and off the refuge.
Assist with refuge operations.
Become intimately familiar with our mission and work.
Identify priority volunteer projects.
Engage with FWS’ broader visitor service’s community, and with the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program, to provide connectivity with those programs and to relay opportunities to refuge leadership.