Maintenance Technicians (NPS, Haleakala National Park (Kipahulu))
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Description *Note: This position is contingent upon final funding approval* The Research Associate Program at GBI, in cooperation with the National Park Service at Haleakalā National Park, is recruiting two (2) Kīpahulu Maintenance Technicians to participate in maintenance support in the Kīpahulu District of the park. Maintenance Technicians hired under this agreement will perform vegetation control around Kīpahulu District trails, campground and visitor center area. This maintenance support wi…
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Work camping in Hawaii — common questions
What's the typical work-camping season in Hawaii?
Hawaii doesn't have a traditional work-camping market — there are no RV parks of consequence, and the climate eliminates the seasonal driver that powers most camping economies. State-park camping exists but it's tent-only at most sites, with strict permit limits. Most seasonal hospitality work in Hawaii is hotel/resort housekeeping and food service rather than campground work.
What pay range should I expect for camp jobs in Hawaii?
Pay for Hawaii work-camping positions follows national norms: camp host roles at private campgrounds typically run $10-$15/hour plus a free or discounted RV site; maintenance and front-desk-lead positions run $13-$20/hour. State park volunteer host positions trade work hours for a free site rather than paying cash — that site is often worth $600-$1,500/month in equivalent value. Always confirm the housing arrangement before accepting — it's the biggest variable in actual take-home value.
Do Hawaii campgrounds typically provide an RV site?
Hawaii is the most expensive state in the country for housing. Concessionaire positions at Hawaii Volcanoes and Haleakala (federal, not state) typically include staff housing or housing-stipend assistance because the rental market is impossible. There's no meaningful private-campground host market in Hawaii.
Which Hawaii state parks hire work campers?
Hawaii State Parks does not run a formal campground host program. The Division of State Parks instead has long-term volunteer opportunities through Adopt-A-Park and Curatorship programs. Members specifically interested in working in Hawaii's parks should look at the National Park Service VIP program at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (nps.gov/havo) or Haleakala (nps.gov/hale) — both run volunteer programs that include housing.