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The mission of Hui o Ko'olaupoko is to protect ocean health by restoring the aina: mauka to makai.

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Job Title: Outreach Assistant
Work Location: Weekly field & office work in Ko’olaupoko, O’ahu
Schedule & Pay: Part-time 18 hrs weekly, preferred Wednesday/Thursday & Friday and
occasional Saturday work. Starting at $20, possibility to transition to full time position later in
2025
Description of Position Tasks & Responsibilities:
The Hui o Ko’olaupoko (HOK) Outreach Assistant will primarily support coordination,
response, and community involvement to fight Little Fire Ant (Wasmannia auropunctata)
infestation in Ko'olaupoko (with a focus on Kailua & Waimanalo) while also supporting
ongoing HOK native ecosystem restoration, stormwater management, and volunteer/outreach
programs.
Approximately 1/3 of the Outreach Assistant’s time will be dedicated to Little Fire Ant
(LFA) work including: digital and face-to-face outreach, ant population delineations, and
chemical control of LFA in Windward O'ahu communities.
Additional time will support other HOK projects including native ecosystem restoration,
stormwater management, and volunteer/outreach programs. This position will also be
responsible for office tasks including but not limited to recording and entering field data,
creating digital and print outreach material, coordinating stakeholder meetings and training,
assisting in researching and applying for continued grant funding.
Qualifications:
● Must have a minimum highschool diploma or GED, preferred university student or
graduate with BA or BS in Natural Resource Management or related field, (or be able to
demonstrate an equivalent work history & experience in the field if the degree is in an
unrelated field)
● Experience with natural resources, agriculture, pest-control, landscaping.
● Experience conducting fieldwork and accurately collecting, recording, entering
data.
● Current Hawaii resident with knowledge of the Ko’olaupoko landscape, communities, and
demographics.
● Experience implementing methods for control for invasive pest & plant
species.
● Experience coordinating volunteers and community outreach activities Ability
to use Microsoft office and Google drive software
● Ability to use compass, maps, data tablets, smartphone applications, and GPS.
● Ability to take photographs and collect biological samples for identification.
● Must be in good physical condition, and capable of walking several consecutive miles
while carrying gear of up to 35 pounds in a hot tropical environment on uneven terrain.
● Have a reliable personal transportation and ability to transport necessary work
equipment
● The candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
The Outreach Assistant should have an aloha ‘āina mindset, civic and interpersonal skills
needed to protect the unique ecosystems and neighborhoods of Ko'olaupoko. The Outreach
Assistant will be expected to carry out tasks in a safe, conscientious manner with an emphasis
on safety, the proper use of pesticides/herbicides, tools, biosecurity, and conscientious
community interactions.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Submit each of the items below as a Word Document (.doc), or PDF (.pdf),). Please note that
incomplete applications will not be considered. A complete application consists of:
1. Cover Letter- introduce yourself, your connection to Hawaii and your reason for applying
for this position
2. Resume- addressing each qualification described in the announcement
3. References - please include within your application, contact information for
three professional references including at least one previous supervisor.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver's License
required,