Technical Coordinator

Lynker Corporation is seeking a Part-time Technical Coordinator to support the implementation of climate-smart practices among Hawaiʻi farmers and ranchers. Responsibilities include drafting project narratives, updating guidelines, and ensuring effective communication with diverse stakeholders. Candidates should have a relevant degree or extensive experience in agriculture, strong computer and communication skills, and familiarity with Hawaiian culture. The position is remote, allowing candidates to work from anywhere.
Overview

Lynker seeks a highly-motivated, Part-time Technical Coordinator to join our Partnerships and Management team to help ensure the successful implementation, measurement, monitoring, and verification of climate-smart practices by Hawaiʻi farmers and ranchers. This position reports directly to Lynker’s HiCSC Program Manager and works among a dedicated and diverse group of individuals across the Partnership.

Responsibilities

Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Support the PM with drafting the amended project narrative for the AMP submission, particularly the incentive payment and producer recruitment and technical service delivery sections. Revise the incentive rates and RFA for the launch of AMP producer recruitment. Support the modification of producer incentive contract milestones and scope of work as well as any terminations for a seamless transition into the AMP program.
• Support the PM with updating all language in the Producer Support Guidelines, Data Policy, and verification templates.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in agricultural sciences, environmental sciences or related field; or a Bachelor’s degree plus an equivalent of >5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working in tropical or semi-tropical agricultural systems with a deep understanding of climate-smart agriculture and forestry concepts.
• Computer skills, communication, writing and presentation skills, experience in using GPS, database software, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office.
• Place-based familiarity with cultural norms and values and respectful engagement with Hawaiʻi’s diverse communities is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and experience working with a wide range of individuals in government, private sector and agriculture, especially in Native Hawaiian culture and communities.
• Commitment to responsible scientific conduct. Please refer to these key practices as reference: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK208714/
• Applicants must be able to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and motor vehicle insurance that meets or exceeds State of Hawai‘i requirements for the duration of the project term.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Relevant experience working with agricultural producers and practitioners.
• Familiarity with NRCS conservation practice standards, particularly for the Pacific Island Area (CPS-PIA), a plus.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:
• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.