Hawaiian Culture Experience Lead

Socket.dev; Wailea (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Waldorf Astoria Resort Maui, Grand Wailea, seeks a Cultural Resource Specialist to join the Hawaiian Culture Team. The role focuses on creating meaningful cultural experiences for guests and supporting the Director of Culture.

You will lead hands-on classes in Hawaiian language, culture and crafts, develop new cultural programs, engage with guests and colleagues, and help strengthen community partnerships across Maui.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Hawaiian language and culture required.
• Able to teach Hawaiian language, culture and traditional practices.
• Strong communication with guests and team members.
• Comfortable performing in varied weather and physical activity.
• Detail oriented with good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create meaningful Hawaiian cultural experiences for guests and staff.
• Lead immersive cultural classes and demonstrations (language, hula, crafts).
• Develop and enhance cultural programming to position the resort as a cultural destination.
• Support team engagement, recognition events, and surveys.
• Foster community partnerships and outreach within Maui.
• Championship of aloha and hospitality in daily work.

Skills

Hawaiian language knowledge

Hawaiian culture knowledge

Instruct in Hawaiian culture/history/l

Tools

Computer literate

Job description

Waldorf Astoria Resort Maui, Grand Wailea, seeks a Cultural Resource Specialist to join the Hawaiian Culture Team. The role focuses on creating meaningful cultural experiences for guests and supporting the Director of Culture.

You will lead hands-on classes in Hawaiian language, culture and crafts, develop new cultural programs, engage with guests and colleagues, and help strengthen community partnerships across Maui.