Ahupua'a Experience Ambassadors

Kualoa Ranch Hawai'i; Kaneohe (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kualoa Ranch Hawai‘i seeks an Ahupua‘a Experience Facilitator to lead educational tours and hands-on activities for K-12 and adult groups, integrating ranch history, Hawaiian culture, language, and place-based education.

The role supports curriculum delivery, program improvement, and campus care, including landscape work, lo‘i maintenance, and animal husbandry, with a background check required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Hawaiian culture, language, sustainability, and environmental awareness.
• Strong communication skills with a positive and professional attitude.
• Minimum two years of experience in education or facilitation with children or adults.
• Experience in group facilitation, curriculum development, and lesson planning preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record and ability to pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead educational tours and activities tailored to age/grade levels, focusing on Hawaiian culture and environmental learning.
• Facilitate hands-on learning like Hawaiian crafts and cultural activities.
• Support curriculum research, evaluation, and ongoing improvement of content.
• Help maintain the education campus including landscape work, lo‘i care, and animal care.
• Foster a safe, engaging learning environment for participants of all ages.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

49-049 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744, USA

Job Description

Join Kualoa Ranch Hawai‘i, where history, culture, and natural beauty come together in one of the most extraordinary places in Hawai‘i. With diverse operations and a deep commitment to our land, community, visitors, and each other, we honor our proud legacy while building an exciting future. Be part of our ‘ohana and share the spirit of Hawai‘i with the world.

Relocation Package: None

Schedule: Full-time; open availability including weekends and holidays is required.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Ahupua ʻ a Experience Facilitator is responsible for leading engaging, age-appropriate educational tours and hands-on activities for Kualoa’s Education Department. This role works directly with keiki and students from Pre-K through 12th grade, as well as adult groups, delivering lessons that integrate Kualoa’s ranch history, Hawaiian culture and language, and ʻ āina-based (place-based) education.

This position supports curriculum delivery and continuous program improvement, and also contributes to the daily care and upkeep of the education campus through landscape work, lo ʻ i (taro patch) maintenance, ʻ āina restoration, and animal husbandry.

This position requires successful completion of a background check due to working closely with minors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead educational tours and activities tailored to specific age and grade levels, with a focus on Hawaiian culture, language, sustainability, and environmental learning
• Facilitate hands-on learning experiences such as Hawaiian crafts (ex: lei making, hana noeau, etc.)
• Support curriculum research, evaluation, facilitation, and ongoing improvement of educational content
• Help maintain and care for the education campus, including landscape work, lo ʻ i care, ʻ āina restoration, and animal care
• Foster a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment for participants of all ages, especially youth groups

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of Hawaiian culture, language, sustainability, and environmental awareness
• Strong communication skills with a positive and professional attitude
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum two (2) years of experience working with children and/or adults in an educational or facilitation setting
• Experience in group facilitation, curriculum development, lesson planning, and team-building across various age groups preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to swim and/or stand in water
• Physical ability to perform duties related to animal care, landscape maintenance, farming, and canoe paddling
• Physical capability to hike uphill/downhill slopes

Kualoa Ranch Hawai‘i is a proud equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. We provide equal consideration to all applicants in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

49-049 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744, USA