Kumuwaiwai Sustainability Site Leader
Brigham Young University–HawaiiAbout the role
Students may only have 5 open job applications at a time.
Work Experience:
AdvancedWork Experience Description:
Designed for students with substantial experience and advanced skills, such as multiple internships, leadership roles, or specialized training. Best suited for upper-level juniors or seniors with strong practical experience and expertise in their field.Job Summary
This job will focus on leading student workers to successfully execute the following types of Kumuwaiwai activities; Mahi’ai (cultivation and gardening), Malama ‘Aina (support services), Aloha ‘Aina (veneration of place), and Ho’okipa (Engagement). Care, protection, and maintenance of the cultural and ecological integrity of Kumuwaiwai Mission, Sites, and Programs.
Primary Responsibilities
General landscape duties: grass cutting, pruning, composting, and weeding
General Mahi’ai & gardening practices: planting, cultivating, harvesting, and mulching
Simple food processing and production: cleaning, washing, peeling, sorting, steaming, dehydrating, roasting, and grilling.
Cultural engagement protocols: Oli (chant), Pule (prayer), Ha’i’olelo (oration), ‘Aha (ceremony)
Limited work with animals: chickens, rabbits, bees, fish, etc.
Data Collection and Statistics gathering: observations, measurements, recording, documenting, and reporting
Engagement: demonstration, leading groups, presentations, and service
In addition to the student's basic and lead responsibilities of their job, the student is expected to assume a supervisor role of other student employees within the department
Orient new students in detail to his or her role in the department
Provide the training necessary to perform tasks
Ensure that students are performing the tasks defined in their job descriptions
Explain and demonstrate the standards of behavior expected of employees
Other duties as assigned
Education
High School
Work Experience
6 Months General Work Experience
Experience with Microsoft Excel, adobe, various data collection programs, devices, and software.
Physical Demands
Work in an outdoor environment with a high likelihood of getting dirty.
Lift & carry 50 pounds.
Operate simple landscape machinery: lawnmower, weed eater, tiller, and blower.
Operate cooking appliances & tools: stove, steamer, pressure cooker, and knife.
Base Rate Per Hour:
14.50Apply for this role
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