Life Readiness Pathway Coordinator – Youth Development

Liliʻuokalani Trust; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keahuolū Life Readiness Pathway Coordinator at Liliʻuokalani Trust designs and delivers culturally grounded youth development programs, integrating SEL, leadership, and ʻohana well-being within wraparound supports.

They lead program planning, logistics, data reporting, and community partnerships while centering kamalei voice, ensuring safe, engaging experiences that align with the Trust's mission in Hawaiʻi.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of experience working with youth or in community programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with Native Hawaiian communities and youth.
• Extensive experience in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Positive Youth Development (PYD) leadership, development programming, and working with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to design programs, manage operations, and evaluate effectiveness.
• Strong communication, facilitation, data management and organizational skills.
• High level of accuracy when handling paperwork and data entry.
• Ability to lead group activities and maintain safe, engaging environments.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in team settings.
• Valid driver's license, clean traffic abstract, and access to a privately owned automobile with valid no-fault insurance.
• TB clearance required
• First Aid and CPR/AED Certification required
• Criminal history background check required as part of pre-employment process

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Keahuolū Life Readiness pathway.
• Develop responsive pathway programming informed by youth voice, participant interests, community needs, and organizational priorities.
• Create and maintain pathway schedules, activity plans, curriculum frameworks, workshops, events, and engagement opportunities.
• Ensure pathway programming aligns with positive youth development, social-emotional learning, cultural grounding, and Keahuolū's vision of supporting kamalei in discovering pathways to passion, purpose, and prosperity.
• Collaborate with Keahuolū Leadership and fellow Pathway Program Coordinators to ensure pathway integration and alignment across all program offerings.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Data management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Psychology, or a related field

Job description

The Keahuolū Life Readiness Pathway Coordinator at Liliʻuokalani Trust designs and delivers culturally grounded youth development programs, integrating SEL, leadership, and ʻohana well-being within wraparound supports.

They lead program planning, logistics, data reporting, and community partnerships while centering kamalei voice, ensuring safe, engaging experiences that align with the Trust's mission in Hawaiʻi.