Āina Pathway Coordinator — Youth Development & Restoration

Liliuokalani Trust; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Liliʻuokalani Trust seeks a Program Coordinator I - ʻĀina Pathway (Keahuolū) to lead and co-design pathway activities in partnership with the Natural Resources team. The role centers on hands-on mālama ʻāina, youth development, and wraparound support within a culturally grounded youth program on Hawaiʻi Island.

You will coordinate logistics, steward community partnerships, and ensure safe, engaging experiences for kamalei, overseeing data collection and program quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Psychology, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, Hawaiian Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience working with youth or in community programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with Native Hawaiian communities and youth.
• Knowledge of Hawaiian ecosystems and native species; experience in ʻāina-based education, conservation, or restoration preferred.
• Extensive experience in SEL and PYD leadership, development programming, and diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to design programs, manage operations, and evaluate effectiveness.
• Strong communication, facilitation, data management, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and access to private auto with insurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with the Natural Resources team to plan, implement, and improve the Keahuolū ʻĀina Pathway.
• Develop responsive pathway programming informed by youth voice and community needs.
• Coordinate logistics, curricula, workshops, and engagement opportunities with the NR team.
• Ensure pathway programming aligns with positive youth development and organizational goals.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations including budgets, staff, and partnerships.
• Maintain accurate enrollment, attendance, and outcome data; support reporting.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Data management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Psychology, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, Hawaiian Studies, or related field

Job description

Liliʻuokalani Trust seeks a Program Coordinator I - ʻĀina Pathway (Keahuolū) to lead and co-design pathway activities in partnership with the Natural Resources team. The role centers on hands-on mālama ʻāina, youth development, and wraparound support within a culturally grounded youth program on Hawaiʻi Island.

You will coordinate logistics, steward community partnerships, and ensure safe, engaging experiences for kamalei, overseeing data collection and program quality.