Rural Partnerships Lead & Project Coordinator

Partners In Development Foundation; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners In Development Foundation seeks a proactive Project Coordinator to support rural partnership strategy through research, planning, and collaborative coordination. You will serve as a key liaison among PIDF programs, rural communities, and community partners to advance initiatives and ensure accountability.

The role focuses on research, partnership development, and operational readiness, requiring strong writing, communication, and cross‑sector collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience coordinating projects and partnerships or programs.

Responsibilities

• Research needs, priorities, resources, gaps, and opportunities in rural Native Hawaiian communities.
• Synthesize data and guidance into concise briefs, landscapes, and recommendations for PIDF leadership.
• Map services, partners, referrals, capacity, and gaps across priority rural communities.
• Track funding opportunities, policy developments, and partnership options to support implementation.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Research

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Spreadsheets

Presentations

Collaborative docs

Data visualization

Job description

Partners In Development Foundation seeks a proactive Project Coordinator to support rural partnership strategy through research, planning, and collaborative coordination. You will serve as a key liaison among PIDF programs, rural communities, and community partners to advance initiatives and ensure accountability.

The role focuses on research, partnership development, and operational readiness, requiring strong writing, communication, and cross‑sector collaboration.