Āina Pathway Coordinator: Youth Leadership & Place-Based Learning

Liliʻuokalani Trust; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keahuolū ʻĀina Pathway Coordinator at Liliʻuokalani Trust leads hands-on ʻāina-based youth programming on Hawaiʻi Island, connecting kamalei with restoration, culture, and community resources. You’ll plan, host, and evaluate activities, while partnering with the Natural Resources team to grow strengths and belonging.

In this role, you’ll oversee logistics, data, and partnerships, ensuring inclusive, youth-centered experiences that foster leadership, resilience, and a healthy sense of place

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Psychology, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, Hawaiian Studies, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience working with youth or in community programs.
• Commitment to Native Hawaiian communities and youth.
• Knowledge of Hawaiian ecosystems and ʻāina-based education or restoration preferred.
• Experience with SEL and Positive Youth Development leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead pathway planning and continuous improvement with Natural Resources team.
• Develop responsive ʻāina pathway programming informed by youth voice.
• Coordinate schedules, curricula, workshops, and events.
• Ensure programming aligns with positive youth development and cultural grounding.
• Coordinate budgets, logistics, and program operations.
• Maintain enrollment, attendance, and data reporting.
• Build partnerships with community organizations and volunteers.
• Represent LT at events and outreach opportunities.
• Ensure safety and compliance with program standards.

Skills

SEL leadership

Youth development

Communication

Facilitation

Collaboration

Data management

Program design

Education

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

Job description

The Keahuolū ʻĀina Pathway Coordinator at Liliʻuokalani Trust leads hands-on ʻāina-based youth programming on Hawaiʻi Island, connecting kamalei with restoration, culture, and community resources. You’ll plan, host, and evaluate activities, while partnering with the Natural Resources team to grow strengths and belonging.

In this role, you’ll oversee logistics, data, and partnerships, ensuring inclusive, youth-centered experiences that foster leadership, resilience, and a healthy sense of place