Careers in Conservation

Employment

Is East Maui Watershed Partnership Hiring??? YES

We are currently looking for a Program and Data Assistant

Duties: Responsible for general program support duties required to effectively administer a natural resources research and protection project.  Manages project data and provides data analysis to evaluate and facilitate fieldwork. Assists with project planning and reporting.  Maintains accurate records and files on project activities and assists with report preparation on project accomplishments or grants.  Manages, maintains and organizes office files and provides administrative oversight, including travel arrangements, purchase requests, and tracking budgets.  Participates and supports project’s public relations programs and performs other duties as assigned.

Position is regular part-time (75% FTE)

Monthly Salary Range: $1,518-$2,355 (@ 75% FTE).

Education Requirement: Associate’s Degree from an accredited community college with coursework/training in data and/or data management applications.

Experience: One to three years (1-3) experience in data and/or office management with budget formulation and maintenance.

Closing date for application 2/26/2012

For a complete job description and to apply online click here>>EMWP Program & Data Assistant

Check out these sites for new job listings for EMWP and other conservation organizations:

Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk project (HEAR)

www.hear.org

Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (RCUH)

www.rcuh.com

Become an intern

There are a few internship programs available that offer valuable experience in the field of conservation. Most internship’s offer a monthly stipend and help you earn money for a college degree. A great way to “get your foot in the door” and meet the people doing the work, gain experience, and learn on the job skills.

Americorps

http://meoinc.charityfinders.org/YS_Americorp

Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps

www.kupuhawaii.org