Steelhead Project Manager
Trout Unlimited
Cultural Practitioner – Native Hawaiian Community Engagement
GD Resources
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Hawaii
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Integrate Native Hawaiian cultural values and practices into Sampling plans for seafloor research, Scientific documentation, Public communications and outreach materials
- Support outreach and community engagement activities, including: Facilitation or co-facilitation of at least one community meeting between USGS scientists and Native Hawaiian Community leaders/members
- Contributing to culturally relevant talking points for oral presentations
- Educate and brief USGS scientists and field personnel on Native Hawaiian cultural tenets and protocols relevant to deep-sea ecosystems and mineral research
- Develop written contributions and revisions for communication materials within ten (10) business days of request
- Collaborate closely with scientists and outreach teams to support culturally appropriate public engagement
- Deliverables: Upon request, the contractor will provide: Culturally-informed revisions to scientific and outreach documentation
- Talking points for presentations to Native Hawaiian Community members
- Briefings and internal educational materials for USGS staff
- Support for planning and executing one virtual or in-person community meeting
- All deliverables are to be completed within ten (10) business days of each request.
Requirements
- Member of, or at least 5 years of experience working with the Native Hawaiian Community
- Demonstrated understanding of Hawaiian cultural tenets, values, and protocols, especially as they relate to the ocean and deep-sea environments
- Experience in community facilitation, especially involving culturally sensitive subjects
- Preferred: Background in oceanography or ocean science communication
- Preferred: Familiarity with federal or scientific institutions and outreach strategies
