Individual Placement - Visitor Services and Restoration Participant bei Student Conservation Association (SCA)

Position Summary 

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.

Location

Kahuku, HI

Schedule 

October 6, 2025 - May 31, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

The selected member will help to facilitate seasonal guided bird tours, organize volunteer events, assist with the bunkhouse program, and provide education programming to interested parties on and off the refuge. They will also work closely with the refuge’s biology team to assist with refuge operations, to become intimately familiar with our mission and work, and to identify priority volunteer projects. The selected member will 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. The individual placement will report directly to the Project Leader.

Marginal Duties 

Training and Leadership development; Initial trainings will be held for all types of service activities: AmeriCorps 101 and Prohibited Activities, suspension and termination policy; AmeriCorps Members Service Agreement- Drug Free Workplace, Code of Conduct, Grievance Procedures; Life After AmeriCorps- resume building, applying for jobs etc.; SCA Professional Development; Sexual Harassment and Maintaining a Positive Workplace; Risk Management 101; Other training opportunities when available

Required Qualifications 

· 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

Preferred Qualifications

· 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

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

No housing provided.

Compensation  

• Living allowance - $650/week
• Housing stipend - $500/month

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. 

Personal Vehicle Information

Recommended

Additional Benefits 

Defensive Drive Training

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. 

 Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description