Program Coordinator I - Life Readiness Pathway (Keahuolu)

Liliuokalani Trust • Kailua-Kona, HI

9d • $74,000 - $86,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Keahuolū Life Readiness Pathway Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of culturally grounded youth development programs that promote positive youth development, social-emotional learning, leadership, and ʻohana well-being. The role combines direct engagement with kamalei and families with program operations, including planning, logistics, data collection and reporting, documentation, community partnership development, and continuous quality improvement.

The Coordinator develops and implements programs that prepare kamalei for success in education, careers, leadership, and adult life. Programming may include youth leadership development, job readiness, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, post-secondary exploration, mentorship, and life skills. Working with Keahuolū Leadership, fellow Pathway Coordinators, LT teammates, and community partners, the Coordinator creates responsive, accessible, and engaging experiences that support connection, growth, belonging, and long-term success.

Keahuolū is envisioned as a community hub rooted in the Keahuolū ahupuaʻa on Hawaiʻi Island, providing supportive services and opportunities under the vision of “ʻāina to opportunity.” The Life Readiness Pathway is part of a broader effort to help kamalei discover pathways to passion, purpose, and prosperity while receiving holistic wraparound support.

The position may require occasional travel across the island, inter-island, and out of state, depending on organizational needs. It requires the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, and to perform light physical work, including lifting up to 25 pounds and working outdoors across diverse terrain. A valid driver's license, clean traffic abstract, access to a privately owned automobile with valid no-fault insurance, TB clearance, First Aid and CPR/AED certification, and a pre-employment criminal history background check are required. Employment is subject to LT policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Psychology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two to five years of experience working with youth or in community programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with Native Hawaiian communities and youth.
• Extensive experience in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Positive Youth Development (PYD), leadership and development programming, and working with diverse populations.
• Ability to design programs, manage operations, and evaluate effectiveness.
• Strong communication, facilitation, data management, and organizational skills.
• High level of accuracy when handling paperwork and data entry.
• Ability to lead group activities and maintain safe, engaging environments.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in team settings.
• Valid driver's license, clean traffic abstract, and access to a privately owned automobile with valid no-fault insurance.
• TB clearance required.
• First Aid and CPR/AED certification required.
• Criminal history background check required as part of the pre-employment process.
• Ability to travel occasionally across the island, inter-island, and out of state when required.
• Ability to perform light physical work, including climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds, and to work in outdoor conditions and diverse terrain.
• Ability to interact effectively with youth, community partners, and multidisciplinary teams; knowledge of community resources and services.
• Ability to model ethical behavior, integrity, and social responsibility and uphold LT values.
• Strong written, oral, and listening skills; ability to convey and receive information clearly and engage others in feedback.
• Respect for and ability to relate to people from varied backgrounds and sensitivity to group differences; experience working with at-risk youth and ability to apply positive youth development principles.
• Experience working collaboratively with staff at all levels and ability to promote positive workplace values and relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm and controlled in challenging situations.
• Understanding and appreciation of Queen Liliʻuokalani’s legacy and Hawaiian culture, and respect for Hawaiian values, history, and culture in work with children, families, and communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Keahuolū Life Readiness pathway.
• Develop programming informed by youth voice, participant interests, community needs, and organizational priorities.
• Create and maintain pathway schedules, activity plans, curriculum frameworks, workshops, events, and engagement opportunities.
• Align pathway programming with positive youth development, social-emotional learning, cultural grounding, and Keahuolū’s vision.
• Collaborate with Keahuolū Leadership and fellow Pathway Program Coordinators to integrate and align program offerings.
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with kamalei, ʻohana, community members, and partners.
• Facilitate pathway activities, workshops, and events that are safe, welcoming, and engaging.
• Foster youth voice, leadership development, belonging, and positive identity formation.
• Support outreach, recruitment, retention, and ongoing participant engagement.
• Represent Liliʻuokalani Trust and Keahuolū at community events, partnership meetings, and outreach opportunities.
• Coordinate day-to-day pathway operations, including logistics, facilities, supplies, equipment, vendors, transportation, and activity preparation.
• Develop and monitor pathway budgets and expenditures in accordance with organizational guidelines.
• Coordinate guest practitioners, volunteers, contractors, and community partners supporting pathway programming.
• Maintain safe environments and ensure compliance with program standards, safety protocols, and organizational procedures.
• Support participant enrollment, attendance, and overall program operations.
• Maintain accurate and timely enrollment, attendance, participation, and outcome data.
• Ensure quality assurance and integrity of pathway documentation, reporting, and data-entry systems.
• Implement evaluation tools and feedback processes in partnership with Keahuolū Leadership and LT’s Impact & Evaluation team.
• Analyze participation trends, evaluation findings, and youth feedback to inform pathway improvements.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and data-informed recommendations on pathway performance and impact.
• Collaborate with Keahuolū Leadership, fellow Pathway Program Coordinators, LT teammates, and community partners to strengthen pathway offerings and wraparound supports.
• Build and maintain strategic community partnerships that expand opportunities, resources, and experiences for kamalei and ʻohana.
• Maintain awareness of emerging youth interests, industry trends, and relevant best practices.
• Participate in Communities of Practice, professional development opportunities, and organizational initiatives supporting continuous learning and innovation.
• Provide transportation for organization-related business, including driving staff, beneficiaries, and/or families to assigned destinations.
• Foster education, job training, and professional development opportunities for the team.
• Provide program coverage as necessary and ongoing support for Keahuolū staff as needed.
• Accept new assignments, help team members, learn new skills, and collaborate toward the Trust’s strategic goals.
• Travel occasionally across the island, inter-island, and out of state when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level