The Kohala Center Employment, Opportunities, and Events

Employment

The Kohala Center (TKC) is hiring two positions
TKC is hiring a grants account manager and a financial controller. Visit the links above for more information and to apply.

HuiMAU is hiring two ʻāina education positions
HuiMAU is hiring an ʻāina education specialist and an ʻāina education assistant to support the local community’s knowledge of place through ʻāina and Hawaiian culture-based educational initiatives. For more information visit the HuiMAU website. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to kealaulili@gmail.com.

Terraformation is hiring three forestry operations positions
Terraformation is hiring a restoration technician, a climate impact coordinator, and a facilities maintenance technician on Hawaiʻi Island. Terraformation Hawaiʻi aims to restore Hawaiʻi Island’s forests to capture carbon and revitalize nature through native ecosystem restoration projects, seed banking, agroforestry operations, accessible technology, community engagement, and capacity building. Visit the links above for more information and to apply.

The Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Cooperative (HUC) is hiring agricultural processors
HUC is hiring part-time and full-time agricultural processors at their Kona headquarters on Hawaiʻi Island. Both day and night shifts are available. Visit the HUC website for more information. To apply call (808) 322-3064 or email operations@eatbreadfruit.com.

HIP Ag is hiring a farm-to-school garden coordinator
HIP Ag is hiring a farm-to-school garden coordinator to lead and support student involvement in the Garden-to-Cafeteria program and other farm-to-school initiatives at Kohala High School. For more information, visit the HIP Ag website or email institute@hipagriculture.org.

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Opportunities

Mālama Kaua‘i seeking farmers and agricultural projects for a new ag park
Mālama Kauaʻi is seeking prospective farmers interested in licensing a farm plot on their new Olohena ‘ĀINA Center (OAC), an 87-acre ag park,which includes farm plots, agroforestry, and shared facilities for farmers including a wash and pack area, greenhouse, cold storage, and a meeting/business space. Interested producers can submit their information here to get updates on the project and receive invitations to participate in feedback sessions on facility planning. Visit the OAC website or email Megan Fox for more information.

Mālama Da Farmer ag theft prevention camera program
The Mālama Da Farmer program through the Hawaiʻi Food Basket has announced an ag theft prevention camera program. Security cameras are now available for farmers and producers on Hawaiʻi Island in Council District 6 (Kaʻū, portions of South Kona, Volcano) who have experienced agricultural theft or are concerned about potential theft. This initiative, funded by District 6 Councilwoman Michelle Galimba, offers cameras on a first-come, first-serve basis. Visit the Mālama Da Farmer website for more information and to apply.

Mālama Da Farmer grant deadline extended to April 7, 2025
The Hawaiʻi Food Basket (HFB) Mālama Da Farmer grant program is still accepting applications. These grants aim to support economic recovery of small food producers in Hawaiʻi County whose businesses were financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The County awarded funds to HFB to drive an increase in local food production by providing support to eligible small businesses and nonprofits interested in expanding their operations. Grant awards range from $5,000–$25,000. The deadline to apply is April 7, 2025 (11:59 p.m. HST). For more information and to apply, visit the HFB Mālama da Farmer website.

2025 Carbon Smart Land Management Assistance Pilot Program
The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) seeks to provide financial incentive payments to owners and lessees of eligible lands for projects to promote soil health and carbon sequestration benefits. Eligible entities include but are not limited to: private landowners and lessees or those with documented access and rights to land management, community organizations, hui, networks and hubs, schools, and businesses. Multiple awards will be made under this request for proposals. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2025 (5:00 p.m. HST). View the program RFP.

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Events

Food safety basics: Practical tips and DIY solutions for small farms webinar
Monday, March 31 • 5:30–7 p.m. (via Zoom)
GoFarm Hawaiʻi is offering a free webinar, Food safety basics: Practical tips and DIY solutions for small farms on March 31. Effective food safety programs help to safeguard crops and protect customers from foodborne illnesses. This educational webinar is meant for farmers statewide who are looking to implement or improve food safety practices with effective, budget-friendly solutions.
»Register online

Hāmākua Homesteading public seminar series
Presented by Honeybee Education Program and Laupāhoehoe Train Museum
Monday, February 24 • 5:30–7 p.m.
Laupāhoehoe Public Library, 35-2065 Old Māmalahoa Hwy Laupāhoehoe, Hawaiʻi Island (map)
Upcoming presentations include:

• March 24: Introduction to Pastured Poultry with Brittany Anderson
• March 31: Raising Healthy Sheep: Care and Wool Craft with Leila Gerrish
• April 21: Regenerative Beekeeping in Hawaiʻi with Jenny Bach

Visit this website for more information or email Jenny Bach at info@wisewomenbeekeepers.com.

New webinar series: Tools to enhance your business management
Join experts online from the Center for Farm Financial Management at the University of Minnesota for a free weekly webinar series designed to enhance business management skills. The series will run every Thursday at 10 a.m. HST through May 1st with a different topic each week:

• March 20: How much does it cost to grow? (Part I)
• March 27: How much does it cost to grow? (Part II)
• April 3: No Webinar
• April 10: Where should I market my products?
• April 17: How much did that market make?
• April 24: FSA Programs, Farm Answers, and USDA Beginning Farmer Programs
• May 1: Putting it all together

» Register online