Program Manager - Hawai'i

Resources Legacy Fund

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 94,000 - 104,000

Full time

32 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan with a 5% match

Generous paid time off

Technology allowance

Student loan repayment assistance

Calm app

Mental health benefits

Approximately 16 paid holidays peryear

Job summary

Resources Legacy Fund in California seeks a Program Manager for the Hawai‘i Program to manage projects, budgets, and stakeholder relationships. You will organize meetings, coordinate with staff and consultants, and prepare materials for Boards, partners, and funders.

Role emphasizes strategic planning, documentation, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while delivering measurable outcomes for climate, conservation, and community well-being.

Qualifications

3+ years' work experience in public policy, climate change, natural resource stewardship, or related fields.
Strong work ethic, good judgement, attention to detail, and a consistent commitment to thoroughness and quality.
Facilitation experience and/or interest and willingness to learn facilitation and meeting management skills.
Exceptional project management and organizational skills and the ability to manage extensive documentation and written information.
Positive attitude and commitment to being part of and building a positive work environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborate well with others, and can represent and speak on behalf of RLF with audiences including policymakers, donors, grantees, and consultants.
Creative and flexible self-starter who can anticipate and respond to rapidly changing priorities, objectives, and situations.
Ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources into a lucid, cohesive written product, with an understanding of tone, style, and audience.
Outstanding editing skills. Critical eye for grammar, punctuation, and syntax.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain mutually supportive working relationships with staff, coalition partners, and contractors to advance RLF’s and the Hawaiʻi Program’s mission, vision, and aligned values.
Oversee and improve program management for the Hawai‘i team. This includes creating and implementing systems to ensure the team meets milestones and deadlines on significant projects, budget management support, and management of tracking and reporting toward program progress.
Organize and, where appropriate, facilitate virtual meetings (internal or external) or in-person convenings. Work with staff and partners to research, prepare, and assemble materials for meetings. Ensure meetings have clear agendas, timelines, and outcomes and circulate necessary materials in advance of meetings.
Convene staff and consultants to track progress and address program issues. Maintain regular communication with consultants and contractors to monitor timelines, identify challenges, and facilitate follow-through on agreed-upon activities.
Assist in creating materials for presentations (including reports, maps, tables, graphs, database reports, and PowerPoint presentations) to the Board, partners, and funders.
Coordinate with staff to develop internal and external written program materials (e.g., one-pagers, presentations, program summaries, or reports, etc.).
Support program staff with strategic planning and program development and implementation.
Maintain documentation systems, including shared files, contact lists, project trackers, and other program records.

Skills

Policy analysis

Project management

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Resources Legacy Fund builds the architecture behind lasting environmental progress. From climate resilience to land and water conservation to community well-being, we help visionary ideas take shape—offering the steady support and strategic know-how to turn complex challenges into collective victories.

We deliver transformative outcomes for our planet and its people through trusted partnerships and creative campaigns. Rooted in California and expanding across Western North America and beyond, we have a 25-year track record of supporting initiatives at every scale. We also host fiscally sponsored projects that reach across the globe, reinforcing the efforts of change makers worldwide.

Addressing three interconnected crises — climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental injustice — requires creativity, collaboration, and fast reflexes. With deep operational expertise and the confidence of donors and partners, we enable lasting solutions to rise.

DUTIES INCLUDE

Program Administration

Develop and maintain mutually supportive working relationships with staff, coalition partners, and contractors to advance RLF’s and the Hawaiʻi Program’s mission, vision, and aligned values.
Oversee and improve program management for the Hawai‘i team. This includes creating and implementing systems to ensure the team meets milestones and deadlines on significant projects, budget management support, and management of tracking and reporting toward program progress.
Organize and, where appropriate, facilitate virtual meetings (internal or external) or in-person convenings. Work with staff and partners to research, prepare, and assemble materials for meetings. Ensure meetings have clear agendas, timelines, and outcomes and circulate necessary materials in advance of meetings.
Convene staff and consultants to track progress and address program issues. Maintain regular communication with consultants and contractors to monitor timelines, identify challenges, and facilitate follow-through on agreed-upon activities.
Assist in creating materials for presentations (including reports, maps, tables, graphs, database reports, and PowerPoint presentations) to the Board, partners, and funders.
Coordinate with staff to develop internal and external written program materials (e.g., one-pagers, presentations, program summaries, or reports, etc.).
Support program staff with strategic planning and program development and implementation.
Maintain documentation systems, including shared files, contact lists, project trackers, and other program records.

Program Management

Help manage a portfolio of contracts and grants, including coordinating with contractors and grantees to track timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements, and coordinate with other staff in managing program budgets.
Support, participate in, and/or staff (consultation, facilitation, convening, etc.) policy coalitions and other collaborative efforts in climate policy, ‘āina stewardship, and public funding.
Assist in refining strategies, designing contracts and grants, conducting due diligence, and working with potential grantees and contractors to develop proposals and scopes of work.
Synthesize reports and deliverables and work with staff to develop grant proposals and reports for funders that document project and program activities, progress, outcomes, and impacts achieved.
Review and provide feedback on funder and grantee proposals managed by colleagues.
Represent RLF’s Hawai‘i team at in-person convenings as needed to fulfill duties.
Perform policy research and analysis and prepare and review documents as requested.
Remain current on emerging issues and trends in climate and conservation.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years' work experience in public policy, climate change, natural resource stewardship, or related fields.
Strong work ethic, good judgement, attention to detail, and a consistent commitment to thoroughness and quality.
Facilitation experience and/or interest and willingness to learn facilitation and meeting management skills.
Exceptional project management and organizational skills and the ability to manage extensive documentation and written information.
Positive attitude and commitment to being part of and building a positive work environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborate well with others, and can represent and speak on behalf of RLF with audiences including policymakers, donors, grantees, and consultants.
Creative and flexible self-starter who can anticipate and respond to rapidly changing priorities, objectives, and situations.
Ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources into a lucid, cohesive written product, with an understanding of tone, style, and audience.
Outstanding editing skills. Critical eye for grammar, punctuation, and syntax.
Ability to perform responsibilities with a high degree of judgment, discretion, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Flexibility in working style, marked by an ability to work closely with a wide range of personality and organization types and teams.
Capacity to respond rapidly and appropriately to changing priorities, objectives, and situations.
Sufficient technological ability and commitment to learn and consistently use RLF’s preferred information management and communication tools and adhere to confidentiality policies and procedures.

Commitment to Nondiscrimination

We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination, where all team members feel valued, respected, and included. We know that our work is enriched by the varied voices and perspectives of every staff and board member, so we are committed to making an earnest effort to recruit, welcome, train, develop, and retain talented individuals from all backgrounds. We believe that a welcoming culture expands our creative capacity to do our work and achieve greater outcomes for people and the natural world.

Compensation and Benefits

Program Manager starting salary range is $94,000-$104,000. Salary commensurate with related work experience and qualifications.