Hawaiian Cultural and Community Lead Advisor

Partners In Development•Honolulu, HI

3d•$65,200 - $67,300•Hybrid

About The Position

Serve as PIDF’s principal advisor on Hawaiian culture, values, language, and protocol. The position works closely with the President & CEO, Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, managers, staff, and community partners to ensure that Native Hawaiian knowledge, relationships, and cultural practices are thoughtfully integrated throughout the organization. The role advances PIDF’s mission by strengthening organizational culture, leadership development, community engagement, strategic partnerships, and culturally grounded decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Hawaiian Studies, Hawaiian language or related field and at least five(5) years of experience in formal or informal instruction involving Hawaiian learner and Hawaiian community.
Demonstrated expertise in Native Hawaiian culture, history, values, and traditions.
Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
Ability to advise executive leadership.
Working knowledge of personal computer software applications such as Word and Excel.
Must have access to a vehicle, have a valid driver's license, a safe and responsible driving record, and current no-fault auto insurance, with at least $100K in bodily collision per person and $25K in property damage liability.

Nice To Haves

Fluency or working proficiency in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.
Experience in nonprofit leadership.
Experience facilitating organizational learning.
Knowledge of Hawaiian education, family strengthening, community development, and public policy.
Experience working with Boards of Directors and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

Support integration of PIDF’s organizational values of aloha, lōkahi, mālama, pono, and poʻokela.
Help strengthen organizational practices rooted in hoʻomau, hilinaʻi, pilina, and kuleana.
Provide coaching and consultation to managers and leadership regarding culturally grounded leadership practices.
Assist with restorative approaches to workplace conflict, relationship building, and organizational cohesion where appropriate.
Advise the organization regarding ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, translations, pronunciation, naming conventions, organizational messaging.
Coordinate cultural protocol for blessings, dedications, hoʻokupu, hoʻokipa, significant organizational events, and recognition ceremonies.
Maintain relationships with respected cultural practitioners and kūpuna throughout Hawaiʻi.
Represent PIDF within Native Hawaiian communities.
Develop and maintain relationships with cultural practitioners, kūpuna, community leaders, educational institutions, Native Hawaiian organizations, partner agencies.
Advise leadership regarding opportunities to strengthen community trust and collaboration.
Support culturally appropriate engagement with funders, policymakers, and community stakeholders.
Consult with program leadership regarding opportunities to strengthen cultural integration across services.
Assist with the development and review of curriculum, materials, and initiatives through a cultural lens.
Develop and recommend culturally grounded approaches to program design, implementation, and evaluation.
Develop an annual organizational cultural learning plan.
Coordinate professional development related to Hawaiian values, ʻike Hawaiʻi, Hawaiian history, protocol, cultural humility, and relationship-centered leadership.
Support onboarding of new employees by introducing PIDF’s cultural foundation and organizational values.
Represent PIDF at community meetings, conferences, ceremonies, and public events as requested.
Serve as a cultural ambassador for the organization.
Other duties as assigned.