Individual Placement - Botany Field Technician at Haleakala National Park

Position Summary 

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.

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

Hosting Organization

Haleakala National Park

Location 

Makawao, HI

Schedule 

October 26, 2026 - April 9, 2027

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 

Monitoring native plant species in the field.

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.

Preferred Qualifications 

Knowledge of Native Hawaiian plants.

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.

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 $538 - 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

Additional Benefits 

Defensive Driving Training
AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional

Equal Opportunity Statement 

SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.