Restoration Steward - AmeriCorps

 

Position Title:  Restoration Steward - AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements

Site Location: 1 Crater Rim Drive Hawaii National Park, HI 96718.

Application Timeline: Preference given to applicants that submit application by January 31^st, 2025

 

Terms of Service:


* Ideal Start Date: February 24, 2025


* End Date: February 27, 2026


* AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 1700 Hours, 52 weeks

 

Purpose:

Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources.

Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health.

Stewards in partnership with the Hawai?i Volcanoes National Park-Restoration Program will host a Restoration Steward.

 

The Restoration Steward is an AmeriCorps position that will aim to achieve the restoration of native ecosystems through seed collection, plant propagation, and habitat restoration, contributing to the preservation of endangered species and the overall health of Hawai‘i’s unique landscapes.

The position is designed to serve local communities, particularly those with cultural ties to the land, by supporting conservation efforts that align with Hawaiian cultural practices and values.

The program is guided by principles of sustainability, collaboration, and inclusivity, ensuring that all actions are informed by respect for the land, community engagement, and the long-term preservation of biodiversity.

 

The member will support the restoration program by engaging in seed collection, propagation, and plant out planting, assisting with vegetation surveys, and helping to maintain nursery operations.

This role directly supports Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s conservation objectives by contributing to ecological restoration efforts and enhancing the park's capacity to protect native species and habitats.

 

 

Description of Duties:


* Conduct surveys to locate target native species, collect seeds, cuttings, or whole plants, and prepare seeds for storage.

Propagate plants in the greenhouse and nursery. 


* Propagate, outplant, and monitor native plants under the primary direction of the Restoration Project Supervisor in addition to the Plant Propagation/Restoration Technician and Assistant. 


* Assist in preparing field sites for out-planting, including using pesticides to control plant pathogens and non-native species. 


* Construct nursery and greenhouse infrastructure; assist in vegetation surveys and monitoring plant response to fire and restoration efforts. 


* Travel to field sites (vehicle and hiking), occasionally requiring helicopter access.

Hike with a 50lb pack and camp for up to four nights in remote areas. 


* Assist in entering field and nursery ...