Community Liaison Advisor, Hawai‘i (P3)

Save the Children US•, HI

11d•$74,800 - $102,600•Remote

About The Position

As the Community Liaison Advisor, you’ll be integral to Save the Children's work in helping vulnerable children achieve a brighter future in Hawai‘i. You will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating the community engagement activities of the Community-based Early Childhood Continuums Initiative in target communities across the state. Working closely with Early Childhood Action Strategy (ECAS) and partner organizations, you will be responsible for strengthening early childhood-focused community partnerships, which could include developing community infrastructure for continuous program improvement, supporting local working groups, mapping early childhood programming, developing results-oriented programmatic blueprints, and building community capacity through advocacy, targeted outreach, training and technical assistance. As a member of a statewide backbone team, you will provide technical assistance to a team of Community-based Facilitators who will coordinate Early Childhood Continuums in their respective communities. You will build their capacity, as well as that of partner organizations to ensure engagement activities are being implemented with maximum impact. You will also lead in-state efforts for the potential expansion of programming in Hawai‘i by building strategic relationships across the early childhood and education sectors and identifying priority partnership and programmatic opportunities. You will conduct landscape assessments, engage communities and leaders through culturally grounded approaches, and monitor policy developments to inform feasibility and program fit. If expansion is determined, you will also help execute the organization’s strategic business plan by informing the funding strategy, partnering on proposals, and positioning the agency for program launch and long-term impact in the state.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in the early childhood and/or education sectors in Hawai‘i with established network of partnerships
Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally
Demonstrated commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Demonstrated ability to convey a clear understanding of issues related to poverty in rural communities.
Willingness and ability to travel within the state up to 30% of the time
Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
The incumbent should maintain a valid driver’s license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in community development, community mobilization, facilitation of diverse partners toward common goals, or similar, across Hawai‘i

Responsibilities

Review Community Engagement plans with Community Facilitators and provide guidance to increase impact
Observe and participate when possible community events in rural communities and provide technical assistance and feedback to partner staff and community partners
Oversee the coordination and planning of onsite and virtual partner staff trainings
Review population level data to track the effectiveness of community-wide initiatives
Develop action plans for underperforming program sites
Ensure Community Facilitators and partners have access to strong knowledge management tools and resources needed for program implementation, monitoring, sharing practices, and managing daily operations.
Support inclusion and accessibility of community meetings and initiatives to ensure that all community events and programs are accessible and welcoming to members of the community, addressing any barriers or challenges they may face.
Provide culturally sensitive support and resources to individuals and families within Continuum communities, recognizing and addressing unique needs and challenges.
Align Save the Children and national partner resources, training and technical assistance to local community needs.
With the ECAS Early Childhood Continuums Lead, convene quarterly Early Childhood Continuums Community of Practice meetings to facilitate sharing of best practices and lessons learned between EC Continuums Communities.
Strengthen community capacity to influence issues concerning children, empowering community members to hold government, schools, businesses and community organizations accountable for policies, programs, and services that directly impact the community.
Coordinate with colleagues and partners to deliver training opportunities to partners across the state in the areas of child development and education.
Provide administrative and logistical support for onsite and remote training and networking events.
Support the completion of comprehensive coalition assessments, capturing baselines to measure improvements, identify gaps, and address trends over time.
Assist ECAS in developing, disseminating, and collecting any community, partner and beneficiary surveys.
In collaboration with the ECAS state backbone team, provide information on targets and performance to goals for proposals and reports.
Collect storytelling assets, such as photos, videos, and testimonies.
Lead in-state networking and partnership development across the early childhood and education sectors, engaging government agencies, schools, and community organizations to surface opportunities and build strategic relationships.
Identify and refine geographic and programmatic partnership priorities to guide the potential expansion strategy, resource allocation, and decision-
Conduct landscape and needs assessments to understand community priorities and strengths, service gaps, and alignment with organizational programs and services.
Promote culturally grounded, community‑driven approaches by engaging local leaders, elders, and cultural practitioners in exploration and planning.
Monitor relevant state and local policy developments that may influence potential expansion feasibility, funding opportunities, or program design.
Coordinate exploratory site visits, listening sessions, and stakeholder convenings to validate program alignment and deepen understanding of community context.
Partner with Impact & Evidence and Marketing & Growth teams to shape, pursue, and support funding proposals aligned with potential expansion goals.
Collaborate with external experts and colleagues to integrate Native Hawai‘ian perspectives and practices into program design, organizational policies, and partnership approaches.

Benefits

Flexible schedules
generous PTO
11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
hybrid working opportunities
Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days)
mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
Employee Assistance Program: free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships