Hawaiian Cultural Programs Lead

Four Seasons; United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Physical Therapist

Gym access

Holiday, Vacation & Sick pay

Robust Benefit Plan

401K with Company Match

Uniform provided

Free employee meals

Complimentary stays worldwide

Training and development opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Four Seasons Resort Hualālai in Hawaii seeks a Hawaiian Cultural Manager to lead the resort's Cultural Center and craft authentic experiences that celebrate Hawaiian traditions and language. You will guide the Mea Ho'okipa team and advise resort leadership on cultural programming across departments.

You will collaborate with Marketing and PR on storytelling, coordinate events, and represent the resort in community and educational activities, ensuring guests and staff engage with Hawaiian culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hawaiian Studies, Education, Hospitality Management, Cultural Anthropology, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Deep knowledge and appreciation of Hawaiian culture, customs, traditions, history, and protocols.
• Leadership experience with the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop a team.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience facilitating educational, cultural, community, or hospitality programs.
• Previous luxury hospitality experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the resort's Cultural Center programming and experiences.
• Create engaging cultural activities, classes, lectures, ceremonies, and events for guests, members, employees, and the community.
• Serve as a cultural ambassador by creating meaningful guest and member interactions throughout the resort.
• Provide cultural guidance and advisement to resort leadership and departments.
• Coordinate cultural blessings, educational discussions, and special programs that strengthen connections to Hawaiian culture and traditions.
• Recruit, mentor, coach, schedule, and support the Mea Ho'okipa team.
• Partner with Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, and Commercial teams on storytelling initiatives, events, and guest experiences.
• Represent the resort at community, cultural, and educational events throughout Hawaiʻi Island.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Event planning

Hawaiian culture

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hawaiian Studies

Bachelor's degree in Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Bachelor's degree in Cultural Anthropology

Job description

Four Seasons Resort Hualālai in Hawaii seeks a Hawaiian Cultural Manager to lead the resort's Cultural Center and craft authentic experiences that celebrate Hawaiian traditions and language. You will guide the Mea Ho'okipa team and advise resort leadership on cultural programming across departments.

You will collaborate with Marketing and PR on storytelling, coordinate events, and represent the resort in community and educational activities, ensuring guests and staff engage with Hawaiian culture