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Our mission is to create quality educational programs focused on Hawaiʻi's cultural and natural history, environmental restoration, and economic sustainability fully integrated with Hawaiian knowledge in order to exemplify a lifestyle respectful of kānaka, ʻāina, and ākua.

ʻĀina Educator/Steward Job Description

1.0 BASIC ACTIVITY: This job description defines and details the function, reporting relationships, responsibilities, and duties for the position of ʻĀina Educator/Steward of PAPAHANA KUAOLA.

2.0 FUNCTION: The ʻĀina Educator/Steward strives for efficiency, quality, and productive systems and supports the continual improvement of learning materials and spaces in order to positively impact kanaka and ʻāina in alignment with the mission and goals of the organization. This position creates and contributes to the implementation of learning programs and activities for Papahana Kuaola. Supports the care and cultivation of ʻāina and the maintenance of restoration sites at Waipao.

3.0 REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: The ʻĀina Educator/Steward reports to the EDUCATION MANAGER. 4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES: The ʻĀina Educator/Steward is responsible for the following activities:

• Responsible for planning and leading instruction in Hawaiian culture and environmental-based lessons and workshops for students PreK-12, college, adults, and Professional Development sessions.

• Ensured the safety of students and visitors at educational site by providing clear instructions and diligent oversight of outdoor learning activities

• Cultivated strong relationships with cultural practitioners, educators, scientists, and community leaders. • Contributes to expanding and maintaining a 60-acre educational site by safely using landscaping tools 5.0 DUTIES
5.1 The ʻĀina Educator/Steward performs the following duties:

• Prepare materials and equipment needed for ʻāina-based learning experiences.
• Setup and breakdown all educational programming
• Manage community volunteers in environmental and cultural restoration projects

• Collect data (consent forms, survey responses, photo documentation) and input to data tracker and online database (NRDS)

• Collect and propagate seeds and cuttings of native plant species.

• Assist with maintenance of ʻāina and learning space and restoration areas (to include: loʻi, punāwai, hillside, māla, seed pod etc.)

5.2 The ʻĀina Educator/Steward will assume other responsibilities as assigned by the EDUCATION MANAGER.

Please send resume to tiare@papahanakuaola.org