East & West Kauai Soil and Water Conservation Districts

happy world soil day! its amazing how plants can grow in all types of soil - check out this Coprosma growing in only shards of sharp lava rock (cinders)

we are at anaina hou today celebrating world soil day! come by and make a soil card or see our rainfall simulator @ Anaina Hou Community Park

NOW HIRING! Immediate opening for a dual position as Administrative Assistant. Position will provide administrative support to the East and West Kauai Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) [19 hours/week starting at $16/hr] and USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) [21 hours/week starting at $16/hr]. This can be a full time position and will include benefits. JOB SUMMARY: SWCD: In addition to typing, filing and scheduling Board meetings, perform duties su...ch as payroll, coordination of meetings, obtaining supplies, and working on special projects such as outreach and educational events. USDA-NRCS: Manages application and contract administration, letters and documents related to application status, status review, contract implementation, contract modifications, and potential cancellations and terminations, assembles documentation required to process approved NRCS certified conservation payments, assists with all functions related to financial and programmatic audits, and other conservation program applications as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: Communicates well verbally and in writing; Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Publisher; Operate general office machines (copier, fax, etc.); Maintain regular and punctual work attendance; Personal Effectiveness/Credibility; Thoroughness; Collaboration Skills; Communication Proficiency; Flexibility; Maintains confidentiality. Any relevant website maintenance or graphic design is a plus. Please send resume by December 17, 2019. East & West Kauai SWCD 4334 Rice St, Suite 207, Lihue, HI 96766 [email protected]