OPEN POSITIONS:

Seasonal Outreach Assistant

KAUAI MOSQUITO RESEARCH/CONTROL FIELD SUPERVISOR

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Kaua‘i Forest Bird Recovery Project (KFBRP)
Location: Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i
Position Type: Seasonal, full-time (20 weeks, August – December 2026)

Position Overview:
The Kaua‘i Forest Bird Recovery Project (KFBRP) is seeking a motivated and community-oriented Seasonal Outreach Assistant to support our outreach and education efforts. This position plays a key role in connecting the community with conservation work to protect Kaua‘i’s native forest birds.

The Outreach Assistant will help staff informational booths at community events, assist with merchandise sales, and support outreach activities leading up to and during our annual Wings and Woodlands: A Tribute to Native Birds and Forests art exhibit in November.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Represent KFBRP at community events, festivals, and outreach booths
  • Engage with the public to share information about native birds and conservation efforts
  • Assist with setup and breakdown of outreach displays and materials
  • Support merchandise sales, including inventory tracking and cash handling
  • Help prepare outreach materials and organize supplies
  • Provide general logistical support for outreach events, including the November art exhibit

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associate’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college
  • One to three (1-3) years of relevant experience (e.g., outreach, education, retail, customer service, or community engagement)

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Flexible and able to work evenings and weekends as needed
  • Comfortable interacting with diverse audiences
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Basic knowledge of Hawai‘i’s native birds and conservation issues (or willingness to learn)

COMPENSATION

  • Salary range $3553- 3986, depending on qualifications.
  • Housing will not be provided, but we will assist in finding housing. Successful applicants must provide own travel to Lihue, Kaua’i, have a valid driver license, and be legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Additional Information:

  • This is a seasonal position from August – December 2026 with variable hours depending on event schedules
  • Training and background information on KFBRP’s work will be provided
  • Passion for conservation, community engagement, and working outdoors is highly valued
  • Compensation depends on education and previous experiences

How to Apply:

Applications will be accepted until May 16th, 2026 and will be reviewed as they are received. Required materials include a cover letter, current CV, and contact information for three references.  Include a brief statement in your cover letter describing your experience and interest in supporting conservation outreach on Kaua‘i.

Please email applications and any questions to Dr. Julia Diegmann (julia(at)kauaiforestbirds.org).

Please apply directly on the RCUH website to be considered for the position.

KAUAI MOSQUITO RESEARCH/CONTROL FIELD SUPERVISOR – ID# 226256.

CLOSING DATE: May 14, 2026. Job postings are removed from the RCUH Job

Openings site once the recruitment process has ended. INQUIRIES: Allison Cabrera

818-216-6312 (Kauai).

Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Pacific Cooperative Studies

Unit (PCSU), Kauai Forest Bird Recovery Project (KFBRP) located in Kaumakani, Kauai.

Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work

performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.

MONTHLY SALARY RANGE: $5,082.56 – $5,286.53/Mon.

DUTIES: Plans field research and management strategies on the deployment of landscape

level mosquito control. Coordinates and supervises field teams for field research and

management projects. Field activities include, but are not limited to: regular mosquito

population monitoring; assessing relative abundance or density of wild Culex populations;

regularly deploying Wolbachia Incompatible Insect Technique (IIT) mosquitoes throughout the

Alakai Plateau including Na Pali Kona Forest Reserve, Alakai Wilderness Preserve, Hono o

Na Pali NAR, and Kokee State Park; and monitoring and collecting Wolbachia IIT mosquitoes

and wild Culex mosquitoes in release and reference areas; deploying ovicups to monitor

mosquito hatch rates and survey for Wolbachia ingression; assisting in aerial larvicide

application and bioassays. Directs, supervises, and assigns work to PCSU/KFBRP Mosquito

Research staff. With the other Field Supervisor, provides oversight, instruction, and guidance

for a team of up to fifteen (15) members (including interns and volunteers). Coordinates and

schedules all logistics for field operations. Conducts fieldwork and monitors the deployment

of landscape scale mosquito control. Ensures thorough entry of field and Geographic

Information System (GIS) data and records into computer files and databases for information

summary and reporting. Recruits full-time staff, seasonal staff, interns, and volunteers.

Procures equipment, and assures maintenance of project vehicles and care of project

equipment. Helps conduct data analysis, draft reports for funders and partners, and

presentations at meetings. Drives to field activities and field work sites.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

Associate’s Degree from an accredited community college in

Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, or related

field.

EXPERIENCE

Four to six (4-6) years of experience conducting ecological field

research. Demonstrated experience working in remote areas.

Experience must include at least one (1) year experience

supervising or overseeing staff, interns, or volunteers.

KNOWLEDGE

Strong knowledge in the principles and techniques of

conservation biology, entomology, conservation management,

and remote field operations. Proficient knowledge of techniques

used to inventory and monitor wildlife, and other natural

resource assets. Strong knowledge of management principles including, but not limited to, supervising/developing employees, EEO, workplace safety, corrective/disciplinary actions, and administration of policies and procedures.

ABILITIES & SKILLS Excellent organizational and leadership skills. Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing. Ability to organize, lead, and train others, including volunteers. Ability to keep records and prepare reports. Proficient in Global Positioning System (GPS) and familiar with Geographic Information Systems (AGOL). Ability to perform basic data summaries and manipulation. Ability to establish work standards/expectations and clear direction to meet goals and objectives of ongoing work for direct reports. Ability to provide guidance, motivate, and engage direct reports through effective communication and leadership. Ability to assign work and to establish work rules and acceptable levels of quality and quantity of work. Ability to review work and evaluate performance, and develop required job competencies of direct reports. Must possess a valid driver’s license (and if use of personal vehicle on the job is required, must also have valid personal driver’s insurance equivalent to Hawai‘i’s No-Fault

Driver’s Insurance) and maintain throughout the duration of employment. Must be able to drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle with automatic transmission.

Post Offer/Employment Conditions:

Must possess the American Red Cross Certification in First Aid/CPR or Wilderness First Aid (or be able to obtain and maintain the certificate following the training provided within three (3) months from date of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment). Must be able to complete basic helicopter safety course (A100) within six (6) months and external sling load (A219) course within twelve (12) months from date of hire. Must complete helicopter manager courses within twelve (12) months from date of hire. Must complete the online Hazard Communication training immediately after hire or no later than employee’s initial exposure to hazardous chemicals. Must be able to complete chainsaw training within twelve (12) months from date of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment. Must be able to complete the UH Information Security Awareness Training (ISAT) within two (2) weeks from date of hire, and re-certify every twelve (12) months.

PHYSICAL/MEDICAL

DEMANDS

POLICY/REGULATORY

REQUIREMENT

Must be able to hike, backpack, camp, and work effectively and

safely in remote and rugged areas for up to ten (10) days at a

time under inclement weather conditions, while carrying heavy

packs of up to forty (40) pounds unassisted.

As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to all

applicable RCUH policies, procedures, and trainings and, as

applicable, subject to University of Hawai‘i’s and/or business

entity’s policies, procedures, and trainings. Violation of RCUH’s,

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applicable State or Federal laws and/or regulations may lead to

disciplinary action (including, but not limited to possible

termination of employment, personal fines, civil and/or criminal

penalties, etc.).

SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong interest and background training in invasive species biology or entomology.

Understanding and ability to apply principles of experimental design. Experience sampling

insects and plants, and controlling invasive plants and animals. Experience working with

Hawaiian forest birds. Familiarity with native Hawaiian flora and fauna and local

conservation issues. Field experience with mosquitoes. Experience with small machine

maintenance and electronics repair. Interagency Aviation Helicopter training and

experience, especially Heli Manager training. Wilderness First Responder certificate.

Proficient in ArcPro GIS.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please go to

https://www.rcuh.com/opportunities/job-openings/. You must submit the following documents

online to be considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) List of Professional

References, 4) Copy of Degree(s)/Unofficial or Official Transcript(s)/Certificate(s). All online

applications must be submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawai‘i Standard

Time/RCUH receipt time) as stated on the job posting. If you do not have access to our

system and the closing date is imminent, please send additional documents to

rcuh_recruitment@rcuh.com. If you have questions on the application process and/or need

assistance, please call (808)956-7262 or (808)956-0872. Please visit

https://www.rcuh.com/policies-forms-documents/benefits-at-a-glance.pdf for more information

on RCUH’s Benefits for eligible employees.

RCUH’s mission is to support and enhance research, development and training in Hawai‘i,

with a focus on the University of Hawai‘i.

RCUH is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration

for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin,

ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, reproductive health

decision, citizenship, gender identity or expression, domestic or sexual violence victim status,

military/veteran status, or other grounds protected under applicable federal and state laws,

except as permitted by law.