See Yourself in NR Careers
Hear from local professionals in the NR a collection of videos talking about their jobs and the exciting and surprising things they involve
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Chonsa Schmidt
Chonsa Schmidt
Kupu Conservation Leader - Department of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW)
Kupu Conservation Leader - Department of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW)
Ever wonder what it’s like working for the Department of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW)? Hear what Chonsa has to say about her day-to-day and some of the unique experiences she has propagating rare endemic plant species, protecting Hawaiʻi’s native birds, and working at Kaʻena Point and Mount Kaʻala.
Ever wonder what it’s like working for the Department of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW)? Hear what Chonsa has to say about her day-to-day and some of the unique experiences she has propagating rare endemic plant species, protecting Hawaiʻi’s native birds, and working at Kaʻena Point and Mount Kaʻala.
Kamaki Worthington
Kamaki Worthington
Captain - Wanana Paoa
Captain - Wanana Paoa
Did you know you can use your love of the ocean or your skills as a sailor in a career in conservation? Hear what Captain Kamaki enjoys about his work as captain of a double-hull canoe!
Did you know you can use your love of the ocean or your skills as a sailor in a career in conservation? Hear what Captain Kamaki enjoys about his work as captain of a double-hull canoe!
Jenny Yagodich
Jenny Yagodich
Director of Educational Programs - Mālama Pūpūkea-Waimea
Director of Educational Programs - Mālama Pūpūkea-Waimea
Do you love the marine world? Find out how you can take care of, restore, and protect Hawaiʻi’s marine ecosystems just like Auntie Jenny at Mālama Pūpūkea-Waimea.
Do you love the marine world? Find out how you can take care of, restore, and protect Hawaiʻi’s marine ecosystems just like Auntie Jenny at Mālama Pūpūkea-Waimea.
Michael Lee
Michael Lee
Director of Education and Stewardship - Moanalua Gardens Foundation
Director of Education and Stewardship - Moanalua Gardens Foundation
Do you dream of inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards? Hear from Michael at Moanalua Gardens Foundation about how he gets to teach and learn from the students and community partners he works with to make a difference!
Do you dream of inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards? Hear from Michael at Moanalua Gardens Foundation about how he gets to teach and learn from the students and community partners he works with to make a difference!
Keliʻi Kotubetey
Keliʻi Kotubetey
Assistant Executive Director - Paepae o Heʻeia
Assistant Executive Director - Paepae o Heʻeia
Ever wonder what working at a loko iʻa (traditional fishpond) involves? Hear from Keliʻi about all the interesting things he gets to do as an assistant executive director with Paepae o Heʻeia on Oʻahu’s windward side!
Ever wonder what working at a loko iʻa (traditional fishpond) involves? Hear from Keliʻi about all the interesting things he gets to do as an assistant executive director with Paepae o Heʻeia on Oʻahu’s windward side!
Lindsey Nietmann
Lindsey Nietmann
Wildlife Biologist - Department of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW)
Wildlife Biologist - Department of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW)
What’s a wildlife biologist? Lindsey from the Department of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) talks about all the activities involved in her day-to-day work as a wildlife biologist working at Kawainui Marsh near Kailua on Oʻahu!
What’s a wildlife biologist? Lindsey from the Department of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) talks about all the activities involved in her day-to-day work as a wildlife biologist working at Kawainui Marsh near Kailua on Oʻahu!
Cassidy Keiko
Cassidy Keiko
Environmental Educator - Moanalua Gardens Foundation
Environmental Educator - Moanalua Gardens Foundation
Do you dream of being an Environmental Educator in Hawaiʻi? Hear from Cassidy at Moanalua Gardens Foundation about how she gets students out into ʻāina, working and learning about Kamananui Valley. Find out what she loves about her job and what might surprise you about being an Environmental Educator!
Do you dream of being an Environmental Educator in Hawaiʻi? Hear from Cassidy at Moanalua Gardens Foundation about how she gets students out into ʻāina, working and learning about Kamananui Valley. Find out what she loves about her job and what might surprise you about being an Environmental Educator!
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