Program Information:

• Position Description

• Based on Hawaiʻi Island and Maui

• Part-time or full-time for one year

Benefits:

• Opportunities to receive resume-building certifications and network with potential future employers

• $20 per hour wage paid bi-weekly

• Medical insurance (for employees working 20+ hours)

• Retention bonus ($400 for part-time positions and $800 for full-time positions, paid in two installments)

• Paid time off (12 hours total for part-time positions and 24 hours total for full-time positions)

Qualifications

• Applicants must be between the ages of 17 to 38 for the duration of the program term to be eligible for participation.

• Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident, or otherwise legally allowed to work in the United States.

• Applicants must be responsible for their own personal housing and transportation arrangements on-island.

• Applicants are not required to have previous experience in the environmental sector, although prior experience may be preferred for some positions.

Ideal for…

• Individuals pursuing careers in environmental science, forestry, fire science, and related fields. This program is an excellent first step to gain valuable hands-on experience.

• Those striving to make significant contributions to the safety of our communities and the resilience of our environments.

Contact us at kac@kupuhawaii.org for more information.

Apply Here for KAC Wildfire Recovery Positions

Program Information

KAC Wildfire Recovery Host Site Eligibility:

• Organizations only on Hawai’i Island and Maui including…

  • For-profit organizations

  • Non-profit organizations

  • State and county government agencies

    • DLNR agencies must contact Joshua Atwood prior to submitting their host site application

• Eligible host site focuses include…

  • Organizations supporting wildfire recovery and resiliency efforts

  • Farmers, ranchers, and businesses that have been impacted by the firestorm

Benefits:

• Organizations can increase their capacity at a highly subsidized rate

• Majority of the employment costs (i.e., wages, benefits, employment taxes, etc.) will be covered by Kupu ʻĀina Corps

• Increase the capacity of the Hawaiʻi green jobs sector through your organization!

Host Site Fees:

• $20,000 full-time position ($20/hr)

• $10,000 part-time position ($20/hr)

• Subsidized Host Site Fees are available for organizations impacted by the 2023 Maui wildfire disaster.

Host Site’s Role:

Host Sites serve as direct supervisors and mentors to the participants. Participants should report to the site’s designated supervisor daily. Site supervisors are expected to provide support and mentorship to all program participants, including but limited to the following:

• Provide historical and cultural background on site as applicable

• Act as role models and provide hands-on mentorship, instruction, and guidance

• Assist in preparing necessary training, tools, equipment, and logistics for projects

• Be conscientious of participants safety and safety conditions.

• Provide an educational, healthy, and safe environment for the team

• Effectively communicate with the Kupu Program Coordinator about participants

• Provide safe projects that are reasonable to the skill level/comfort level of participants

• Provide meaningful projects that are assisting Hawaii’s Green Job economy as well as contributing to participant growth

• Conduct performance evaluations for each participant, approve participant timesheets and offer supervision.

Kupu’s Role:

Host Sites will be assigned a Kupu Program Coordinator, who will be your point of contact and help you successfully complete your program duration. They will be available as a coach and advisor to both you and participants.

How to Apply:

• Complete the online application linked below

• Contact kac@kupuhawaii.org for application questions

Wildfire Recovery Host Sites Apply Here

Key Objectives

• Provide paid, career-building employment: Opportunities for individuals who are seeking alternative career opportunities in the green jobs sector.

• Improve credentials: Strengthen participants’ skills and add important credentials to their resumes.

• Make a difference! Kupu ‘Āina Corps aims to help Hawaiʻi’s amazing government, non-profit, and for-profit entities receive essential work and expand the capacity of our green economy.