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SEARCH RESULTS 34 Opportunities Found
Opportunity Description: Do you enjoy talking with visitors from around the world and have a passion for your national park? Every day, Haleakala has several thousand visitors come in to the park and are wanting to learn about the park, take a hike or become a Jr. Ranger. You will work visitor center greeting visitors and answering questions and phones, maintain exhibits and book sales areas. Weekend and weekday shifts are available. Weekly committment for one year is preferred. Opportunities are available at Kipahulu and the Summit visitor centers. YOU MUST LIST YOUR SPECIFIC EXPERIENCES. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NO HOUSING. Must have reliable transportation. Car pool options may be available. This position may be combined with the Naturalist Docent for a variety of experiences for someone willing to commit 4-5 days per week.
Opportunity Description: Park staff are expected to respond to emergency situations in the front-country and in wilderness, which includes administering first aid to visitors and staff. Buildings and wilderness cabins are equipped with first aid kits and life saver equipment which require regular inspections for function and integrity. Volunteer will inspect and inventory all emergency response equipment and compile supply lists, and hike to inspect all three cabins' medical gear to test equipment and re-stock as necessary. Weekday and weekend opportunities are available. Knowledge of first aid desireable. YOU MUST LIST YOUR SPECIFIC EXPERIENCES. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. A commitment of 2 days a week is preferred for one year. NO HOUSING, Must have reliable transportation. Car pool options may be available.
Opportunity Description: Do you enjoy talking to people from all over the world? Then this opportunity is for you. Work with park staff assisting visitors at sunrise atop Haleakala. Assist park staff in preparing for their hikes finding overlooks, protecting endangered species and organizing parking for a hundred vehicles and hundreds of visitors. Weekday and weekend days available. Committment of 1-2 mornings (4:30 am - 8:30 am) per week is preferred. YOU MUST LIST YOUR SPECIFIC EXPERIENCES. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Must have reliable transportation to reach Park Headquarters at 7000'. First Aid/CPR required. First Responder desired. May be requested to provided a driver's abstract from DMV.
Opportunity Description: Make a difference by leading park overnight service trips in the wilderness and educating the public. Volunteer leaders direct and supervise the work of a school, civic or informal work group on projects assigned to them by the NPS or its partners. Typical assignments include leading monthly 2-3 day wilderness service trips on behalf of the Friends of Haleakala or day trips to the park to pull weeds. Service projects include invasive species control, cabin maintenance, repair and sanitation, painting projects, and outdoor education. Group sizes are typically 12 or less with some exceptions. Position is on an as-need basis, usually once per month or every other month depending on requests by volunteer groups. Minimum 25 years of age. Experience supervising others REQUIRED. Educational experience preferred. Must be comfortable hiking overnight with 40 lb pack over uneven terrain and in inclement weather. YOU MUST LIST YOUR SPECIFIC EXPERIENCES. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NO HOUSING. Must have reliable transportation to 7000'. 
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Opportunity Description: Put your education to use and apply your classroom learning to hands-on applications in a conservation setting. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a career field that interests you. Volunteer positions are available to those enrolled in community colleges and universities or recent graduates. Available internships include Environmental Education, Hawaiian Cultural Demonstrator, Endangered Species Tech, Feral Animal Management Tech, Ecological Restoration Tech, Wilderness Volunteer, Engineering, Construction Maintenance, Administrative Assistant, and Public Safety (Search and Rescue) Assistant. YOU MUST LIST WHICH SPECIFIC INTERNSHIP YOU ARE INTERESTED IN. YOU MUST LIST YOUR SPECIFIC EXPERIENCES. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Internships are available year-round and last 12-16 weeks. First priority will be given to residents graduating from Hawaii high schools. Visit the park website for more information and application process for this program. HOUSING IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR OFF-ISLAND HAWAII RESIDENTS. Applicants must have reliable transportation to 7000'. Car pool opportunities may be available. Out-of-pocket expense may be available.
Opportunity Description: This park-wide support position is within the Haleakala protection & law enforcement division. The primary purpose is to educate visitors about wilderness hazards so they may make appropriate decisions to help avoid search and rescues by NPS staff. The volunteer also assists the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) coordinator or EMS volunteer with emergency medical program needs such as Search and Rescue (SAR) training, equipment inventory and maintenance and basic SAR Geographic Information Systems projects. If qualified, volunteer may participate in Search and Rescue operations. Volunteer may also track staff wilderness travel and/or assist wilderness rangers with patrol duties and reports. Assist the law enforcement staff by participating in training as a role player. Weekday and weekend opportunities are available. Valid drivers license, ability to camp overnight in inclement weather, and hike with 40 lb pack in uneven terrain required. Knowledge of first aid desirable. If available, volunteer may receive First Responder training and certification provided by the NPS. College students with an interest in emergency operations, law enforcement, emergency response, search and rescue, natural resources, and environmental studies are encouraged to apply. YOU MUST LIST YOUR SPECIFIC EXPERIENCES. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. A commitment of 2 days/week is preferred for Hawaii residents. On-island residents must have reliable transportation. Off-island applicants requiring housing must commit to three months full time to qualify for limited park housing.
Opportunity Description: Dates: Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park is seeking volunteers to protect and manage Hawaiian geese during their breeding season (October through March). A 3 month minimum commitment is desired.Duties: Duties will include monitoring of Nene flocks, reading lettered bands, nests searching, predator trapping, stocking predator bait stations, data entry, and assisting with banding of adult Nene and goslings.Skills: Volunteers should be comfortable with trapping and euthanizing non-native mammalian predators (mongoose, rats, and feral cats) in Nene breeding habitat. Candidates should have the ability to record detailed field notes, an interest in avian conservation, familiarity with personal computers, ability to hike up to 5 miles per day over rugged terrain and must possess a valid driver's license. Previous field experience using map and compass preferred.Compensation: Dorm style housing (at 4,000' elevation) and a meal reimbursement ($10.00 U.S. per working day) will be provided.How to Apply: Please send a resume, list of references, and cover letter to: Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, Attn: Kathleen Misajon, Division of Resources Management, P.O. Box 52, Hawai`i National Park, HI 96718, ph#(808) 985-6194 or email: kathleen_misajon@nps.govOther: Must have a U.S.(from any state) or International drivers license.
Opportunity Description: Dates: On-going: Position requires a minimum commitment of two months. Duties: Volunteers participate in a wide range of field and office duties involved with restoration ecology and alien plant control. Work will involve backcountry hiking and camping in various terrain and weather conditions. Volunteer responsibilities include seed collection and preparation, native plant propagation vegetation monitoring, nursery duties, data entry and other project support. Compensation: Dorm style housing (at 4000' elevation) and a meal reimbursement ($10.00 U.S./workday) will be provided. How to Apply: Please send a resume and 2 reference letters to Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, Attn: Rhonda Loh, Division of Resources Management, P.O. Box 52, Hawai`i National Park, HI 96718. By email: rhonda_loh@nps.gov. Phone: (808) 985-6098.Other: Must have a U.S. (from any state) or international drivers license.
Opportunity Description: Duties: Flexible work schedule with mixture of field work and office work on several projects. The dominant field project is the Hawaiian hoary bat survey which involves use of automated bat detectors to determine presence of Hawaiian hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus semotus) and includes the use of GPS units within 4 National Parks on the Island of Hawaii (Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, and on the island of Molokai, Kalaupapa National Historical Park), and possibly other islands. Field work will include ground or air transport to Parks, hiking, carrying equipment on trails or through brush, and assembling bat detector equipment in the field. Office work will include GIS mapping and use of specialized wildlife-based software (Presence) to analyze bat calls as an index of bat abundance. Interns will also assist with maintenance of field equipment and vehicles and other duties as assigned by project supervisors. Other wildlife projects may also include monitoring survey work of: flying foxes, seabirds, and landbirds. Work will include utilization of several computer programs such as: Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, GIS, and Presence. Other projects that will be incorporated in the internship with I&M include: development of science communication products, and outreach to fairs and festivals in the Pacific Island National Parks. Occasionally, additional job experiences will occur, and/or other duties assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Experience in the above field and office skills is desirable, and additional training will be provided. Educational Experience: At least one college year in any of the following: biology, wildlife ecology, environmental sciences, wildlands management, or equivalent. Desirable Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Biology, or Environmental Science, Natural resource Management, or related applied science. OR experience and courses /training in biology, ecology, wildlands management. Contact: Leslie HaySmith email: leslie_haysmith@nps.gov 808-985-6180
Opportunity Description: Do you have a passion for your National Park and would you enjoy sharing that passion with people from around the World? More than 2 million visitors come to Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park every year, wanting to learn about volcanoes, see endangered plants and birds, or get as close to molten lava as they can. You could be a volunteer that answers their questions at the Visitor Center, lead them on hikes, give educational talks, and open the door of opportunity for them to become stewards of this unique national resource. Your training will include: How to interpret this Park through geology, botany, biology and the Hawaiian Culture; Development of educational talks and hikes; Conservation and preservation; and Working as a team member/player; We are requesting a commitment of 2 days a week for one year. Two week training sessions begin: March, June, September, or December. Compensation: Meal reimbursement of $10.00 U.S. per 8 hour working day; Uniform (shirts and hat); Equipment (back pack, first aid kit, etc.);
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