We are hiring!

Be a part of a community-led effort to support Kulaʻs recovery and resilience.

Now Hiring: Restoration Assistant (Kupu ʻĀina Corps Internship)

Full-time • $20/hour + full benefits • 12-month placement starting November 3, 2025

The Kula Community Watershed Alliance (KCWA) is seeking a motivated and community-minded individual to join our team as a Restoration Assistant through the Kupu ʻĀina Corps program.

This is a full-time, paid internship opportunity ($20/hour plus full benefits) for 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment at the end of the term. The position begins November 3, 2025, and we are hiring now with a goal to fill the role by early October.

About the Role
The Restoration Assistant will support KCWA’s wildfire recovery and watershed restoration projects in Kula, Maui. This position involves hands-on fieldwork, including seed collection and processing, native plant propagation at our Community Restoration Nursery, outplanting, invasive species removal, and stewardship of restoration sites. The role also includes occasional weekend work for volunteer/community days.

What We Offer

  • $20/hour plus full benefits, funded in partnership with Kupu Hawaiʻi

  • Valuable experience in ecological restoration, conservation, and community resilience

  • Training and mentorship from KCWA’s restoration team and partners

  • Additional training and professional development offered through Kupu Hawai’i

  • The opportunity to make a lasting impact on Maui’s post-fire recovery and future wildfire resilience

  • Potential to transition into a permanent role with KCWA after the internship

Qualifications

  • Interest in conservation, restoration, and working outdoors

  • Ability to work in varied terrain and weather conditions

  • Willingness to collaborate with volunteers, community partners, and contractors

  • No degree required—just a strong work ethic, adaptability, and commitment to learning

Schedule

  • Full-time, Monday–Friday (occasional weekend work for community volunteer days)

  • 12-month placement beginning November 3, 2025

How to Apply

Apply at the link below, including an uploaded resumé.