Jobs Posted on the Whova Community Board of 2024 Hawai'i Agriculture Conference
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Farm Manager
Kuilima Farm - Pono Pacific Our Farm Manager is a creative position, we’re looking for someone dynamic who would love to work in the field growing produce and starting a livestock and poultry program. They w... ill have the opportunity to lead our crew members, work with chefs to grow specific fruit and vegetables, plan and execute a crop plan, and have the administrative support behind them as we work to coordinate a food hub onsite.
Link:https://www.indeed.com/job/farm-manager-884547c20ad70d7cSee More >>
Farm Coordinator
Kuilima Farm - Pono Pacific Our Farm Coordinator advances local farming with our team and our tenant farmers. They will provide a means to order, fulfill and distribute a variety of produce, while also worki... ng with our partners to continue our Food Safety certification and support other farmers in getting certified. This role will also help us maintain steady orders of farm supplies and overall relationships with our vendors and contractors.
Link:https://www.indeed.com/job/farm-coordinator-45906599cbb1a993See More >>
Hui Hānai ‘Ai Program Manager
Mālama Kaua’i This position will oversee the Hui Hānai ‘Ai grant and cohort program for native farmers, ranchers, and food producers. This role is part-time (20/hrs/wk), but for those looking f... or full-time, there is the ability to merge this role with another to create a full-time position. Please indicate in your application if you’re looking for part-time or full-time.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Executing program/project plan in compliance with grant agreements and regulations, including budget management and outcomes tracking/reporting Planning and leading various meetings, events, webinars, and outreach activities to engage the intended audience with our programs and one another Providing technical assistance, referrals, and business support to native farmers, ranchers, and food producers Recruiting, selecting, onboarding, and supporting program participants Helping to coordinate participant grant purchases and approvals, and managing individual budgets
Equity and Indigenous Innovation Coordinator for HiCSC
Oʻahu Resource Conservation & Development Council (ORCD) Oʻahu Resource Conservation & Development Council (ORCD) is seeking a highly-motivated individual who is passionate about equity in agriculture to support the application of N... ative Hawaiian indigenous knowledge within the Hawaiʻi Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities (HiCSC) Project. Through this Equity and Indigenous Innovations Coordinator position, HiCSC will be able to ensure the development and implementation of equity foundations within and throughout the Project and the coordination of these efforts between ORCD, UH Mānoa Office of Indigenous Knowledge and Innovation (OIKI) and the HiCSC partnership network. This supports HiCSC’s mission to integrate equity and utilize ancestral science and technologies specifically within climate change initiatives focused on soil remediation, carbon capture and local food security.
Oʻahu Resource Conservation & Development Council (ORCD) Oʻahu Resource Conservation & Development Council (ORCD) is seeking an experienced grant manager for a pivotal role in managing the organization's grant lifecycle for multiple... grants. This includes supporting project start up and grant contracting, developing grant deliverable tracking tools, monitoring project deliverables and performance with project team, including subcontractors, and ensuring proper documentation and reporting to meet funder requirements. This role also supports the Executive Director and leadership team in organizational reporting, monitoring, learning and evaluation as well as contributes to identifying funding opportunities and preparing grant proposals. The Grant Manager will work closely with program staff, finance team, partners and external stakeholders to ensure that grants are managed effectively and that all deliverables are met on time and within budget.
Oʻahu Resource Conservation & Development Council (ORCD) Oʻahu Resource Conservation & Development Council (ORCD) is seeking an experienced and passionate Farmer Grant Writer to support Hawaiʻi’s farmers, ranchers, and producers in ... securing essential funding for sustainable agriculture initiatives. This role will focus on providing free grant writing services to local agricultural producers, helping them navigate funding opportunities that promote environmental stewardship, enhance farm resilience, and strengthen the economic viability of agricultural enterprises. The Farmer Grant Writer will also collaborate with ORCD's team to ensure successful grant applications and contribute to building a robust network of resources for Hawaiʻi’s agricultural community.
Oʻahu Resource Conservation & Development Council (ORCD) The Associate Director of Food Systems is a multifaceted role responsible for overseeing ORCD's food systems programs and program staff (7). This role requires strong people and p... roject management skills, the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, and a deep understanding of the local agricultural landscape. The position is central to driving the organization's work on farm economic development, helps secure organizational funding, and addresses equity issues within our work and broader food system. The Associate Director will work closely with the Director of Food Systems and the Executive Director, community partners, and governmental agencies at all levels to advance strategic goals and deliver impactful results.
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands The HHL Program Specialist V will liaise with DHHL agriculture homestead lessees and agriculture waitlist applicants to better understand their situations to connect them to resou... rces and training opportunities. The position will identify external agriculture program providers across the state and create partnerships with those program providers to provide direct training services to DHHL beneficiaries including but not limited to topics such as basic agricultural training, site planning of their agricultural homestead lot, and basic carpentry training.
Link:https://dhhl.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/VAE-24-006-00102939-HHL-Program-Specialist-V.pdfSee More >>
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa The College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources at University of Hawai‘i in Mānoa is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Graduate Assistant to support our interdisciplina... ry programs in tropical agriculture and human resources. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative research and projects that focus on exploring community wellbeing as a key metric for evaluation of successful climate-smart agricultural systems in Hawaiʻi. The role offers access to a robust network of engagement and support within the Hawai‘i Climate-Smart Partnership (HiCSC). The Graduate Assistant will work closely with a cross-disciplinary team of faculty, researchers, and students to develop biocultural indicators that reflect the interconnectedness of social and ecological systems. The Graduate Research Assistant will be central in developing community-based research approaches that incorporate Indigenous Knowledge systems into resource management and climate resilience frameworks.
Link:https://climatesmarthawaii.orgSee More >>
Postdoctoral Researcher: Indigenous Innovation in data models, AI, and climate readiness
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa The Ka Hawai‘i Pae ʻĀina Pod of Abundant Intelligences is co-located at the University of Hawai‘i West Oʻahu and Mānoa campuses. The Pod is investigating how to weave Hawaiian tra... ditional knowledge and practices with AI systems to perpetuate abundant, resilient landscapes in the Hawaiian archipelago. This position will explore how socio-ecological-cultural spheres (such as land care and beliefs about the relationships between people and soil or land) and existing economic-political domains (e.g., of conservation practices, incentive programs, emergent markets, and climate-smart agricultural systems) interact with soilscapes and how that interaction can be operationalized using AI tools and techniques. The position will also integrate principles of the circular economy, examining how regenerative land use and waste cycles can inform and enhance sustainable land care practices. We aim to imagine, design, test, and prototype a series of research and technological development activities that build AI-driven decision-support systems grounded in both Western soil health science and Indigenous Knowledge (IK). This position will create a foundation for future Indigenous AI systems that 1) captures landscape history and interrelation of landscapes embedded in Hawaiian cultural practices as well as Western data collections, and 2) develop decision-support tools that support reciprocal human-soil relationships within a climate-smart and circular framework. This position will be supported and mentored by the Director of the Office for Indigenous Knowledge and Innovation(OIKI), Kamuela Enos. The role offers access to a robust network of engagement and support within the Abundant Intelligence network and Hawai‘i Climate-Smart Partnership (HiCSC). This will include introductions and training in appropriate protocols and opportunities for professional development. The Postdoctoral Fellow will collaborate closely with four other members of the Postdoctoral Team.
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Postdoctoral Researcher: Indigenous Innovation in communities and climate readiness
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa The UH-based science and innovation team of the Hawaiʻi Climate-Smart Partnership is building capacity in data-driven, relational fields that interweave soils, agroecosystems, ʻāi... na momona, and indigenous genealogy and wellbeing into more just climate-assessment frameworks for an abundant future. Work closely with interdisciplinary teams such as the Equity, Indigenous Knowledge and Innovation team, soil biogeochemists and ecologists, biophysical modelers, and social scientists, to create holistic frameworks that address community aspects of climate-smart agriculture to contribute to the development of a multi-metric of what is climate-smart.
Collaborate closely with four other members of the Postdoctoral Team in Indigenous Innovation (AI, Data, and Climate Readiness), Life Cycle approach to Circular Economy, Climate Benefit of Sequestration, and Data Driven Decision Support as well as graduate students.
Engage in ensuring equity, reciprocity and transparency in the definition of climate-smart by embedding Kānaka ʻŌiwi (Native Hawaiian) genealogies and community well-being into climate assessment frameworks, supported and mentored by the Director of the Office for Indigenous Knowledge and Innovation(OIKI), Kamuela Enos.
Engage in the robust network of support within the Abundant Intelligence network and Hawai‘i Climate-Smart Partnership (HiCSC).
Develop a collaborative, participatory study design and implementation of community based research with a cross-disciplinary team of researchers and students that includes community based studies, data collection, data analysis and reporting, including manuscript preparation.
Central to the scope is storytelling and community building around the practices of aloha ʻāina (reverence for a living landscape) and ‘āina momona (the intentional cultivation of abundance) to make connections between land, climate, and environment in the context of climate change and the health and abundance of ʻāina and community.
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Graduate Assistantship Circular Economy
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative research and projects that focus on using circular economic theories to examine climate-smart agricultural sy... stems in Hawaiʻi with integration of Indigenous Knowledge Systems. This poistion will explore the question “What circular economic systems optimize for benefits beyond carbon sequestration and GHG emissions mitigation in climate-smart agricultural systems?“ Assist in conducting interdisciplinary research focused on circular economy benefits from climate-smart agricultural systems in Hawaiʻi, including social, cultural, economic, and ecological metrics.. Conduct a literature review of holistic circular economic outcomes and metrics of various climate-smart agricultural systems, as well as methodologies to develop models to simulate outcomes at a larger scale. Support the development and implementation of objectives, metrics, and models to evaluate circular economic benefits, including biophysical, cultural, economic and social models that integrate quantitative and qualitative data. Develop methods to collect data related to circular economy models and engage in primary data collection via the HiCSC partnership and in collaboration with the Equity, Innovation and Indigenous knowledge team and those working on community wellbeing, Indigenous genealogy and functional nutrition. Collaborate with HiCSC teams to develop biophysical, cultural, and social models that evaluate circular economy impacts, integrating Indigenous knowledge, equity, and sustainability metrics. Prepare reports, presentations, and educational materials for various stakeholders such as agricultural producers, researchers, Indigenous practitioners. Contribute to publications in journals.
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Graduate Research Assistant Intensive Case Studies
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Position Summary: The College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Graduate Assistant to suppo... rt our interdisciplinary programs in tropical agriculture and human resources. The Graduate Assistant will contribute to intensive case studies focusing on agroecosystem function along the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum. The research will include Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) for each case study and soil health metrics, with an emphasis on soil carbon and greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring to validate multi-metric approaches for diverse case studies. Metrics will serve different needs and purposes, integrating an equity component that considers past land use and identifying potential for sustainable futures (PEWA). This position will also involve making recommendations for future trajectories and informing assessments. The candidate will support multiple ongoing research projects as they relate to the Hawai‘i Climate-smart partnership (HiCSC) objectives and co-develop a collaborative study design and implementation of field and laboratory research projects with a cross-disciplinary team of researchers and students. The candidate will participate in planning and executing field and laboratory studies, data collection, statistical analysis and reporting, including manuscript preparation.
Duties: Independent and collaborative research project design and implementation; co-development of field sampling protocols; conducting Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) for case studies, follow established laboratory standard operating procedures for soil analysis; implementing soil health metrics and monitoring soil carbon and GHGs, engaging in multi-metric analysis for the equity component related to past land use, literature review, data collection, and statistical analysis including geospatial (GIS) analysis.
Link:https://climatesmarthawaii.org/See More >>
Farm Assistant
Polipoli Farms Organization Description: Polipoli Farms is a Native Hawaiian-owned farm growing native and Polynesian plants in an agroforestry setting. We are located within Nā Wai ʻEhā and... on ʻāina that is culturally and historically significant. The original mahi`ai (farmers) of this place practiced regenerative agriculture, and we strive to follow in their footsteps.
Responsibilities & Duties: We live by the ʻōlelo noʻeau “ma ka hana ka ʻike,” which reminds us that we learn best by doing things hands-on. At Polipoli Farms, the ʻāina itself is the greatest teacher and we consider ourselves and fellow team members to be students.
The farm assistant will learn and work alongside the farm owners and be involved in various outdoor tasks, including removing invasive species, maintaining and expanding agroforestry plantings, propagating young plants, and general farm maintenance.
Tasks may include, but are not limited to: - removing invasive species, including fire-prone plants - propagating fire-resistant plants - replanting Polynesian agroforests - assisting in the facilitation of a statewide ʻulu tree initiative to support other farmers in their fire mitigation and recovery efforts - maintaining farm infrastructure such as irrigation or fencing
Link:https://www.polipolifarms.com/pages/employmentSee More >>
Program Specialist V, IV, III, Professional Trainee II, I
The Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems We are excited to announce that the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems of Arizona State University is hiring a Hawaiʻi-based (any island) Indigenous Food Systems Research ... Specialist. This position will have several objectives and the successful candidate will divide time to focus on: building and strengthening partnerships with Hawaiʻi and Native-Hawaiian food system organizations and stakeholders, outreach to indigenous communities to develop relationships that will improve our research on food policy and other advancements, and conducting and supporting ongoing food systems-related research priorities in Hawaiʻi. Current Hawaiʻi food systems research priorities include aquaculture and loko iʻa (traditional native Hawaiian) supply chain and market research, agricultural value-chain analysis, and agricultural labor challenges.
Associate Dean and Associate Director for Research
University of Hawai’i at Manoa The Associate Dean & Associate Director for Research in the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR) and the Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station must be... a visionary leader for Hawaii’s agricultural, natural resources, and human resource research enterprises. The incumbent serves as a catalyst and facilitator to enhance multi- and interdisciplinary research funded by the State/Federal, private, foundations and non-government sectors. This individual must embrace the shared vision and mission for CTAHR and espouse the values of collegiality, ethical behavior, excellence and relevance. The Associate Dean and Associate Director for Research is a member of the CTAHR administrative team constituted of the Dean and Associate Deans, and is accountable to the Dean.
Link:https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/newprint/4644079See More >>
Assistant Extension Agent (Urban Horticulture and Master Gardener)
University of Hawai’i at Manoa Provide leadership in the development and implementation of a community horticultural program to promote environmentally sound home gardening, landscaping, pest management, and th... e wise use of natural resources by urban clientele and master gardener volunteers in Maui County (islands of Maui, Molokai, and Lanai). Recruit, lead and manage Master Gardener volunteers and coordinate the Master Gardner training program, activities and events in Maui County. This includes seeking extramural funding and producing scholarly work that contributes to the field. Works with the Statewide Master Gardener faculty team to implement consistent statewide training. Develop and deliver an integrated program, prepare educational materials, conduct field days, workshops and conferences, respond to inquiries from the public and serve as a resource for instructional programs in the area of urban horticulture. Develop multi-disciplinary, collaborative partnerships with faculty, government/community agencies, Master Gardeners, industry, community groups and the general public. Develop education and demonstration activities in the “Cooperative Extension- Kahului Education and Demonstration Garden” in collaboration with the Maui Agricultural Research Center (MARC) technicians, CTAHR faculty, and community collaborators/volunteers. Promote and market Extension programs. Obtain grants and pursue other funding opportunities to provide program sustainability. Contribute to scholarly and Extension activities on the county, state, and national levels. Participate in Department, College and University service/governance. Must be willing to travel by air as needed to the islands of Lanai, Moloka’i, and others as needed. Work with stakeholders involves some meetings that occur after normal working hours and/or on weekends at off-site locations. Coordinate with and advise the volunteer Master Gardener Advisory Board. Other duties as assigned.
Link:https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu/jobs/4705544/assistant-extension-agent-urban-horticulture?keywords=Extension%20Agent&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobsSee More >>
Assistant Extension Agent (Water Quality)
University of Hawai’i at Manoa Serve as a resource for responding to routine water-related inquiries from the public, farmers and producers. Provide leadership and Extension education in applied research, ed... ucation and extension projects related to water quality, rainwater catchment, private well, cesspool and septic systems, agricultural irrigation, nutrient management and run-off issues. Assist in the development and dissemination of educational materials and resources related to water quality complementary to the programs of pertinent County, State and Federal agencies. Liaise with the USDA Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) National Water Program, and the Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrological Sciences, Inc. (CUAHSI). Partnerships may be established with a variety of local and national organizations related to this program of work including the Hawaii Association of Watershed Partnerships, NRCS, SeaGrant, SOEST, HACD, and others. Disseminate information using various means including social media, distance teaching, workshops and training development materials, presentations, exhibits, field days. Publish scholarly information that address industry needs through appropriate media methods such as hard copy publications; web-based publications, social media and other communication and media alternatives. Obtain local, regional, and national funding to establish a nationally recognized program. Participate in County, Department, College, and University service and governance. Work with stakeholders with some meetings that occur after normal working hours and/or weekends at off-site locations. Other duties as assigned.
Link:https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu/jobs/4685651/assistant-extension-agent-water-quality-84966?keywords=Extension%20Agent&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobsSee More >>
Assistant Extension Agent (Agriculture Production & Farm Management)
University of Hawai’i at Manoa Develop an extension program to improve the economic viability of Maui County’s diversified agriculture by supporting Moloka’i’s agricultural industry. Develop and disseminate ... innovative and integrated programs to increase the economics, efficiency and productivity of the local farmers. Develop and implement integrated and cost-effective approaches for the management of farm activities including management of weeds, invasive plants and animals, diseases and insect pests impacting crops, animals and forage. Increase grower’s involvement in resolving problems facing farm and industry (e.g. finance, marketing, processing, water, transportation, etc.). Provide support, education and outreach to the small food animal (pigs, chickens, and goats) and all aspects of the FSMA Farm Food Safety regulations for producer implementation. Increase efficiency in the delivery and dissemination of related research-based information to support local farmers and producers. Identify issues and implement extension methods and techniques in collaboration and in partnership with private and public stakeholders to address the current and developing industry needs and disseminate information to the industry. The position may include some statewide responsibilities. Serve as liaison between farmers and producers, industry members, industry organizations, government agencies and private companies/individuals. Disseminate information using various means including social media, distance teaching, workshop and training development materials, presentations, exhibits, presentations, field days and publish scholarly information that address industry needs through appropriate media methods such as hard copy publications; web-based publications, social media and other communication and media alternatives. Obtain local, regional, and national funding to establish a nationally recognized program.
Link:https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu/jobs/4685473/assistant-extension-agent-agriculture-production-farm-management-85531?keywords=Extension%20Agent&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobsSee More >>
County Administrator (Maui County)
University of Hawai’i at Manoa Assumes responsibility for and coordinates all CTAHR research, extension, and instruction activities for Maui County. In conjunction with department chairpersons, develops obje... ctives, priorities, and plans for CTAHR research, extension, and instruction programs with emphasis upon the needs of the county. Participates with CTAHR department chairpersons and cabinet administrators in the development of statewide plans for the development of agricultural industries, commodities, and natural and human resources to assure coordination between county and State plans. Reviews and recommends funding through departments for annual county plans of work and projects prepared by faculty members in the county based on county plans and priorities. Monitors and evaluates county programs and prepares reports in accordance with Federal, State, University, and CTAHR regulations and requirements. Organizes for CTAHR county staff participation in county projects and community development and improvement activities. Exercises academic and professional leadership in planning and carrying out program activities based on professional respect and trust and principles of academic responsibility and collegiality. Exercises independent judgement in handling a wide variety of problems involving a highly diverse population of clientele groups and individuals.
Link:https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu/jobs/4682127/county-administrator-maui-county?keywords=Extension%20Agent&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobsSee More >>
County Administrator (Kaua’i County)
University of Hawai’i at Manoa Develops objectives, priorities and plans for CTAHR research and extension programs with emphasis upon the needs of the county. Coordinates with the appropriate department chai... rperson if instruction is to be carried out locally or by distance education. Participates with CTAHR department chairpersons and the Dean’s office in the development of statewide plans for the development of agricultural industries, commodities and natural and human resources to assure coordination between county and state plans. Reviews and recommends funding for annual county plans of work and projects prepared by faculty members in the county based on county plans and priorities. Monitors and evaluates county programs and prepares reports in accordance with federal, state, University and CTAHR regulations and requirements. Organizes CTAHR county staff and faculty participation in county projects and community development and improvement activities. Exercises academic and professional leadership in planning and carrying out program activities based on professional respect and trust and principles of academic responsibility and collegiality. Exercises independent judgment in handling a wide variety of problems involving a highly diverse population of clientele groups and individuals. Responsible for the operations and maintenance of research stations and extension offices.
Link:https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu/jobs/4525460/county-administrator-kauai-89216?keywords=Extension%20Agent&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobsSee More >>
Assistant Professor (Plant Virology)
University of Hawai’i at Manoa Develop a balanced research and extension program in basic and applied aspects of tropical plant virology, including investigating and developing host-plant resistance to viruses ... on key crops in Hawaii, examining viral diseases that threaten plants endemic to Hawaii, and understanding the genetics and biology of the interaction among plants, viruses, and vectors to facilitate the development of integrated pest management strategies. Develop novel techniques for virus detection, virus genome characterization, and the manipulation of plant/virus genes for plant protection or use in biological control.
Link:https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu/jobs/4705534/assistant-professor-plant-virology-83686?keywords=Extension%20Agent&page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobsSee More >>
Assistant Extension Agent (Urban Horticulture and Food Systems)
University of Hawai’i at Manoa Provide overall leadership in developing, coordinating, disseminating, and conducting a science-based educational program for Urban Horticulture which promotes environmentally sou... nd malama ‘aina practices, general horticulture, Hawaiian landscaping, pest and disease management, protection of our ‘aina and natural resources with special emphasis on advancing local food production systems (water, nutrient, plant selection, access, etc) to urban and rural clientele primarily on the Island of O’ahu. Develop multi-disciplinary, collaborative partnerships with faculty, government institutions, community agencies, Master Gardeners, retail markets, consumers, food hubs, entrepreneurs, food distribution centers, cottage industry cooperatives, native Hawaiian community organizations, community garden systems, intermediate markets, and the general public in developing, implementing, and evaluating extension education programming to advance the production, purchase and distribution of locally grown, produced, and processed food from local farmers and producers to increase economic opportunities. Establish opportunities to advance local food production systems by increasing the market potential of locally grown commodities through venues such as farmers markets, on farm / direct sales, CSAs, native Hawaiian community organizations, food hub purchases, farm to school programs, county recreational community garden programs, state agencies, value added centers, etc. Increase local food procurement and expand relationships between public agencies and agricultural communities to advance food chain resiliency. Establish an outreach program with heavy emphasis on non-formal teaching methodologies to target and reach a diversity of underrepresented audiences in urban and rural areas, including native Hawaiians, socially disadvantaged and limited English proficient individuals, in a group setting
Link:https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu/jobs/4723620/assistant-extension-agent-urban-horticulture-and-food-systems-84954See More >>
