Backcountry Intern (local candidates only)
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located on the southern side of the Big Island of Hawaii. Park entrance is located 22 miles out of Hilo at 4000 feet elevation.
Conduct checks of backcountry facilities (cabins, coastal shelters and water catchment systems); document backcountry problems and report to appropriate division; document and report all potential visitor safety and law enforcement concerns; assist Resource Management Staff with projects such as sea turtle and nene protection; check backcountry permits and answer questions about the park to backcountry users; use education to correct actions that cause harm to wilderness values and notify Law Enforcement Rangers when a violation occurs; respond to and/or assist with backcountry emergencies such as searches, injuries etc.; assist with frontcountry projects such as eruption duty, parking control for special events etc.; assist interpretive staff in visitor center with visitor management; conduct trail projects and work hard outdoors; promote Leave No Trace (LNT) ethics to park users and attend training on this topic. EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Many opportunities to grow and to develop wilderness skills.
