Employment Opportunities
If you're passionate about helping Hawaiʻi and the Pacific become more wildfire-ready and wildfire-resilient, we invite you to apply to join our team. HWMO offers rewarding work, competitive pay and benefits, and the satisfaction of making a lasting difference alongside a dedicated team.
Open Position (June 2025)
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Hiring Timeline
Applications will be reviewed and interviews held on a rolling basis depending on remaining openings.
About Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization
Founded in 2000, HWMO is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving as the state’s primary hub of wildfire information, resources, programming, and technical assistance. With a vision toward wildfire-ready and wildfire-prepared people and places, we support programs and partnerships that are proactive, collaborative in nature, and based on the best available science. Our current initiatives encompass a wide array of activities, including public education and outreach, landscape-scale risk-reduction collaboratives and projects, community empowerment through our Firewise Communities Program & Network, risk assessment and planning, and policy engagement. We collaborate closely with fire and forestry agencies and community partners to achieve our mission.
Who Should Apply
We are seeking community-minded individuals passionate about protecting Hawaiʻi's people and landscapes from wildfire. Strong candidates will have:
A basic understanding of wildfire behavior and mitigation
Excellent communication and project management skills
A commitment to continuous learning and collaborative teamwork
Position Type
The open position is a full-time, one-year position with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon funding and performance.
Work Environment
Team members work remotely from home with regular opportunities for in-person work sessions and networking. Most team members are also expected to work a portion of their time in the field (in-person events and activities). Some pre-scheduled work events may occur during evenings and weekends; flexibility is required. Frequent inter-island travel; occasional continental U.S. travel.
Employee Benefits
Competitive hourly pay based on experience
Employer-sponsored HMSA health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
10 days paid vacation per year (based on hours worked; increases with tenure)
9 paid holidays per year
5 days paid sick leave per year
Simple IRA retirement plan with 3% employer match after 12 months
$100 monthly work-from-home stipend
How To Apply
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and relevant portfolio or work samples to admin@hawaiiwildfire.org. Include the job title you are applying for in the subject line. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The ideal start date is June 2025. For questions about this job description, you may email directors@hawaiiwildfire.org. No phone calls, please.
Equal Opportunity Statement
HWMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is HWMO’s policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual preference, parental status, or disability. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Help us grow the HWMO team and join us in building a more wildfire-resilient Hawaiʻi—together.
Open Position (June 2025)
HWMO Intern (Summer)
About Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization
Founded in 2000, HWMO is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving as the state’s primary hub of wildfire information, resources, programming, and technical assistance. With a vision toward wildfire-ready and wildfire-prepared people and places, we support programs and partnerships that are proactive, collaborative in nature, and based on the best available science. Our current initiatives encompass a wide array of activities, including public education and outreach, landscape-scale risk-reduction collaboratives and projects, community empowerment through our Firewise Communities Program & Network, risk assessment and planning, and policy engagement. We collaborate closely with fire and forestry agencies and community partners to achieve our mission.
Position Type
Summer internship, with an opportunity to extend. The minimum age requirement is 18. Expected work is 5 hrs/week & pay is $20/hr. Must be in the Waimea area (Hawai’i Island) & have transportation. The intern will complete light office work, including picking up mail, mailing materials, attending outreach events, bank pickups/dropoffs, etc. Training provided.
Work Environment
Primarily in HWMO’s office (65-1279 Kawaihae Rd, Ste 211, Kamuela, HI, 96743), but some out-of-office work with occasional errands and some pre-scheduled outreach events. Flexibility is required.
How To Apply
Please submit a resume to admin@hawaiiwildfire.org. Include the job title you are applying for in the subject line. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The ideal start date is as soon as possible. For questions about this job description, you may email directors@hawaiiwildfire.org. No phone calls, please.
Equal Opportunity Statement
HWMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is HWMO’s policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual preference, parental status, or disability. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.