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The Nature Conservancy has posted a new position for a KapuKapu ‘Ohana Coordinator in Kona, HI.

The KapuKapu ʻOhana Coordinator (KOC) develops, manages, and advances conservation programs, plans and methods for Kealakekua Bay (South Kona District, Hawaiʻi Island), and is physically located on Hawaiʻi Island. The KOC provides technical leadership and support to the Hawaiʻi Island Marine Program by planning, directing, and implementing the Kealakekua Community Action Plan and KapuKapu ʻOhana partnership programs and stewardship initiatives. The KOC addresses critical threats to biocultural systems, facilitates and coordinates a diverse stakeholder group of partners (including community members, non-profit organizations, federal, state and county government agencies), fosters cross-site learning locally and globally to catalyse conservation projects success. They develop and implement conservation strategies across a regional landscape, including coordinating coastal habitat and coral reef restoration, ecological monitoring, securing permits and compliance, and broad outreach to diverse stakeholders groups. The KOC implements a variety of strategies to secure public and private support for TNC conservation priorities. They coordinate community support and promote conservation strategies in areas frequented by the visiting public.  May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

This is currently a termed, 3-year position.

Want to support community-led conservation initiatives to promote healthy biocultural resource management? Through the efforts of The Nature Conservancy Hawaiʻi and Palmyra Chapter, our Marine Program focuses on building capacity locally and leveraging the power of strong partnerships to achieve shared conservation priorities.  Our work spans mauka (mountain) to makai (ocean), and the Hawaiʻi Chapter is dedicated to conserving the biocultural resources that make Hawaiʻi unique. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization!

To learn more about this position and how to apply, visit website.