Academic ; Casual

Title:

Academic Support

Hiring Unit:
Ka Papa Loi o Kanewai, HSHK

Location:

Manoa Campus

Salary: $25.72/hour

Full Time/Part Time: up to 40hrs/week

Temporary/Permanent:
Temporary (Casual Hire NTE 89 days)

• Assist the Director and staff in properly repairing, maintaining and preserving the Kanewailo'i and Punalu'u loi.
• Work independently and with staff to perform given tasks.
• Assist with events and tours at the lo'i that engages a wide range of audiences and learners from within the university community, as well as the Native Hawaiian community, public and private schools, organizations, and the community groups.
• Work weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Hawaiian studies, Horticulture, Education, Communication, or other related field and experience with responsibilities for Hawaiian plant cultivation and/or working with the Hawaiian community; or equivalent education/training or experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and visitors.
• Ability to work in rigorous field environments such as slippery, uneven terrain, including adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to operate motorized equipment.
• Proficient with common computer word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications.
• Possess a current, valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in Hawaii. Availability to work on weekends and/or evenings.
• Functional knowledge of Hawaiian language, history and culture, especially cultural traditions regarding malama ‘aina.

• Ability to work outdoors.
• Experience working in a lo'i.
• Possess knowledge of the history of Kanewai.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak fluently in the Hawaiian language.
• Thorough knowledge of kalo identification, cultivation, and propagation techniques.

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