Join Our Team
Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges operates the Nature Store and Visitor Center located at the Kīlauea Point NWR. As the nonprofit Friends group that supports the work of our three Refuges, we provide financial support, along with complementary education and outreach programs that further our mission.
To apply for any of the positions below, please complete and drop off an Employment Application or send a resume and cover letter to info@kilaueapoint.org including the position you’re applying for and your desired hourly rate or salary. Applications are also available in the Friends Nature Store, located inside the Visitor Center at Kīlauea Point NWR.
Click below to download an Employment Application.
OPEN POSITIONS:
Visitor Center and Nature Store Associate
Join our team at the Kīlauea Point NWR Visitor Center and Nature Store – one of the most majestic spots on Kauaʻi! This part-time position is a key role within our ‘ohana, supporting the visitor education program and Nature Store sales, in support the ongoing mission of Kaua‘i’s National Wildlife Refuges at Kīlauea Point, Hanalei and Hulēʻia.
We are seeking an energetic new team member who will:
Provide excellent customer service in support of the shopping experience and close sales in support of Nature Store revenue goals.
Enrich the visitor experience by providing information about the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service mission and wildlife conservation programs, the threatened and endangered wildlife these protected lands support, and the history of the Daniel K. Inouye Kīlauea Point Lighthouse.
Share information about ways to support our work and global wildlife conservation goals.
Manage visitor needs and interactions in a friendly, proactive manner.
Maintain security of the cash register. Reconcile at the end of the day and/or shift, and help identify and correct discrepancies, as needed.
Learn and follow store protocols including opening, closing, cleaning, resetting, stocking, restocking and inventory management.
Commit to learning and sharing the stories and knowledge represented via our mission-driven product lines.
Skills and Qualifications:
Retail experience, cash handling experience or equivalent.
Solid communications and computer skills, with an aptitude to learn.
Enthusiastic and positive attitude.
Experience with retail POS, cash register.
Flexible schedule.
Proven team player.
Reliable private transportation (there is no pedestrian or bicycle access into the Refuge / Visitor Center).
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this position, Associates are regularly required to lift and/or move items that weigh up to 40 pounds. This position requires constant movement that includes standing for extended lengths of time, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing during shifts in an open-air environment where temperatures can fluctuate and subject to rain, heat and wind.
This is a part-time, non-exempt position. Operating days are Wednesday through Saturday.
For more information and to apply, please send a resume with cover letter to margaret@kilaueapoint.org or download an employment application and email to us. We look forward to meeting you!
Pay Rate: $20/hour. Commensurate with experience. Click to view the job description.
Volunteer With Us
We are seeking volunteers to assist us in the Visitor Center and our Friends Nature Store, along with other roles with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Click below for more information.
Positions Available with our Refuge Partners
No open positions are posted at this time.