Program Coordinator I - Life Readiness Pathway (Keahuolu)

Liliʻuokalani Trust • Kailua-Kona, HI

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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. Through drop-in engagement and cohort-based skill-building experiences, the Coordinator creates opportunities for connection, growth, and belonging integrated with Keahuolū's holistic wraparound support services. The role combines direct engagement with kamalei and families with program planning, logistics, data collection and reporting, documentation, partnership development, and continuous quality improvement.

The Coordinator develops and implements programming to prepare kamalei for education, careers, leadership, and adult life. Opportunities may include youth leadership development, job readiness, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, post-secondary exploration, mentorship, and life skills. The Coordinator works with community partners, employers, educational institutions, LT teammates, Keahuolū Leadership, and fellow Pathway Coordinators to create responsive, accessible, and engaging experiences that support long-term success and self-sufficiency.

Keahuolū is envisioned as a safe hub for connection, creativity, life skills, and play, rooted in the Keahuolū ahupuaʻa on Hawaiʻi Island. Its programming is adapted to community strengths, needs, and culture and supports kamalei in exploring pathways in ʻāina, arts and technology, life readiness, and sports while receiving wraparound support.

The position also contributes to team development and organizational goals, provides program coverage and support as needed, and may require occasional travel across the island, between islands, and out of state. The role requires the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required, and includes light physical work and exposure to outdoor conditions and diverse terrain.

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.
• Demonstrated 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 as required.
• Ability to perform light physical work, including climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors and across diverse terrain.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Keahuolū Life Readiness pathway.
• Develop responsive 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 create safe, welcoming, and engaging experiences.
• 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 programming.
• Maintain safe environments and comply 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 program improvements.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and data-informed recommendations about pathway performance and impact.
• Build and maintain strategic community partnerships that expand opportunities, resources, and experiences for kamalei and ʻohana.
• Maintain awareness of youth interests, relevant industry trends, and best practices for the pathway.
• Participate in Communities of Practice, professional development, 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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