Kohala Malama ‘aina Specialist

The Kohala mālama ʻāina specialist is responsible for strengthening pilina with ‘āina across cloud and coastal forests in the moku of Kohala. The mālama ʻāina specialist holds kuleana for supporting Kohala’s native forest ecosystems by turning ancestral knowledge and place-based research into daily ‘āina-based preservation and propagation practices. This work is based across multiple stewardship sites including: the native cloud forests of Kohala Mountain, the dryland and mesic forests of Kawaihae, and the coastal forest and hala groves of Niuliʻi. The ideal candidate is an experienced mālama ʻāina practitioner who is strongly connected to Kohala and enjoys working hard, developing thriving ‘āina and kānaka together as one, while engaging respectfully, being highly accountable to ‘āina, and meeting and exceeding standards of excellence.