ʻOhana Nights Coordinator

Family Promise of Hawaii; Hawaii; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-driven team

Insurance options

Job summary

Family Promise of Hawaiʻi is seeking an Ohana Nights Coordinator to support two weekly evening programs for families experiencing homelessness. This part-time, on-site role runs Wednesdays in Wahiawā and Thursdays in Mōʻiliʻili, 5pm–8pm, with setup, welcome, dinner, activities, and skill-building workshops.

You will greet families and volunteers, run activities, track attendance, and communicate supply needs to the Community Engagement Manager.

Qualifications

• Must be available Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Valid Hawai‘i driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Able to stand, move, and lift up to 25 lbs during setup and cleanup.

Responsibilities

• Set up the space prior to each ʻOhana Nights session.
• Greet families and volunteers on arrival.
• Run activities and oversee the evening’s plan when volunteers are present or absent.
• Pick up meals if needed and manage meal service.
• Track and record attendance for families and volunteers.
• Communicate supply or material needs to the Community Engagement Manager in advance.
• Report incidents or family needs to the Community Engagement Manager.
• Clean up and close the space at the end of each evening.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Safety awareness

Lift up to 25 lbs

Job description

Job Summary

Part-time, hourly (6 hours / week)

Location: On-site at the ʻOhana Navigation Centers

Work Schedule: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5pm - 8pm

The ʻOhana Nights Coordinator oversees a twice-weekly evening program for families experiencing homelessness, held at two Family Promise of Hawaiʻi facilities — Wednesdays in Wahiawā and Thursdays in Mōʻiliʻili. The Coordinator sets up and cleans up the space, welcomes families and volunteers, and facilitates the evening’s family-style dinner, interactive activities, and skill-building workshops for both children and parents.

Family Promise of Hawaiʻi (FPH) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to transform the lives of families with children in Hawaiʻi facing homelessness by providing housing, resources, and support. Founded in 2005, FPH serves hundreds of families each year on Oʻahu and Maui. ʻOhana Nights is a multi-generational program that helps families in FPH's programs build valuable life skills. Each evening begins with a family-style meal provided by volunteers, followed by interactive activities for keiki such as STEM-based learning, games, holiday parties, and crafts, as well as skill-building workshops for parents on topics like financial literacy and workforce development.

Essential Job Functions

Set up the space at the ʻOhana Navigation Center prior to each ʻOhana Nights session.

Greet and welcome families and volunteers upon arrival.

Implement the plan for each session established by the Community Engagement Coordinator. Most sessions will have meals and activities provided by volunteers. In the absence of those volunteers:

Pick up the meal if it’s not being provided by a volunteer

Run the activity for the evening

Track and record attendance data for families and volunteers

Communicate any supply or material needs to the Community Engagement Manager in advance.

Report any incidents, concerns, or family needs to the Community Engagement Manager.

Clean up and close out the space at the end of each evening.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Must be available Wednesday and Thursday evenings

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with families from diverse backgrounds

Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment in a dynamic environment

Comfortable supervising and engaging with children of varying ages, with attention to safety at all times

Valid Hawaiʻi driver's license and reliable transportation

Ability to pass a background check

Ability to stand, move, and lift up to 25 lbs (for setup and clean up)

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

An interest, training, or background in community engagement or social work.

Experience working with families and/or children in a community, social services, or nonprofit setting

Our Commitment to Equity

In line with Family Promise of Hawaiʻi’s core values, we are committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, equity, social justice, and antiracism throughout our work. We value the different forms of experience and expertise on our team, and we strive to build an organization that leverages each employee’s unique skills and perspectives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to this position, even if you’ve had a less traditional career path or don’t think you check every box in the job description.

Hiring Process

To protect the health and safety of our workforce and the community we serve, Family Promise of Hawaiʻi requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the CDC, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. This position also requires a TB clearance.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly wage for this position is $24.00.

Benefits at Family Promise of Hawaiʻi include:

• A passionate team and mission-driven work environment.
• Option to enroll in the company’s medical, dental, and vision insurance.