Haleakala National Park Botany Placement

Position Summary

Please read: Preference will be given to local candidates who: 1) live on island 2) possess previous knowledge of Native Hawaiian plants.

Apply to join the Haleakala National Park botany team for a botany placement. Individual placements work in the park plant nursery, propagate native plants, and control invasive plant species under the direction of National Park Service staff.

Earlier start/end dates are available. Please inquire during interview.

Location

Haleakala National Park, HI

Schedule

August 11, 2025 - February 9, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include: Helping in the Park nursery, propagating and transplanting native plants for restoration, controlling alien plant invasions using mechanical and chemical means and hiking and camping in remote backcountry locations Monday through Friday.

Marginal Duties

Other duties may include monitoring native species.

Required Qualifications

This position requires that applicants be physically fit and able to work in challenging outdoor conditions. Much of the work is done at an altitude of 6,000ft to 10,000ft.

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Native Hawaiian plants.

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

Housing may or may not be available, so local applicants are preferred. Please inquire about this during the interview if you would need Park housing.

Compensation

$1,300 - one-time roundtrip travel allowance

$450 - weekly living allowance

$2,375 - duty related travel (available for local intern selections to use for commuting costs)

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information

Not needed

Additional Benefits

Defensive Drive Training

AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional

AmeriCorps Enrollment Notice

This position may be eligible for AmeriCorps enrollment. However, SCA has not yet received confirmation of a grant award for this program. If funding is awarded, you may qualify for an AmeriCorps Education Award. If not, you will serve in a non-AmeriCorps role with the same living allowance and benefits. If selected, you will be updated on AmeriCorps funding status before your start date.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.