Aloha MARMAM Community,

The Hawaiʻi Coral Reef Initiative (HCRI) is seeking a full-time Marine Animal Response Coordinator. This position will be hired through the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaiʻi (RCUH) and work directly with the  Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR), with the primary work location based in Lihuʻe, Kauaʻi.

The coordinator will plan, coordinate, and lead response to monk seal, sea turtle, and cetacean strandings and perform related tasks. The Monthly Salary Range is $5,416.67 - $5,833.33/Month.

For full details, please see the job ad on the RCUH Job Openings Page at https://www.rcuh.com/opportunities/job-openings/. To view the ad, go to Explore Open Positions and Apply Now and search by the Job ID#, 226360. Applications must be submitted through the RCUH site. The closing date is June 22, 2026 or until filled.

Please contact Kira Yamashita (HCRI) at hcri@hawaii.edu or 808-200-9554 with any questions.

Thank you,

Kira Yamashita