Youth Empowerment & Engagement Specialist

Liliʻuokalani Trust; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Liliʻuokalani Trust’s Liliʻuokalani Center seeks a Youth Engagement Specialist I to foster engaging spaces for Native Hawaiian youth. You will build trust, support participation, and assist with program facilitation across LT sites, contributing to holistic wraparound services for youth and families.

This frontline role emphasizes strong relationships, cultural competence, and adherence to program structures while coordinating enrollment, logistics, and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Two year degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Psychology, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with youth in a program, school, community, or residential setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with Native Hawaiian communities and youth.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with young people and families.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow program structures and protocols.
• 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 preferred.
• Criminal history background check required as part of pre-employment process

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain respectful, positive relationships with youth, families, and community members.
• Encourage youth participation in LT programs and services and foster a strong sense of belonging among program participants.
• Model appropriate behavior, healthy relationships, and effective communication.
• Support youth by responding to behavioral escalations appropriately and respectfully, and by providing appropriate follow-up as determined by program teams.
• Support the inclusion of youth voice in program development and decisions, as appropriate.
• Assist with welcoming participants and families to program spaces.
• As needed, engage in outreach activities to recruit new program participants and raise awareness of LT programs and services.
• Assist with the facilitation of youth-facing programs, activities, and groups.
• Execute pre-established program plans, making contextual adjustments as appropriate to adapt to environment and participant need.
• Prepare materials and reset program spaces before and after activities.
• Support program transitions and participation logistics, including signing participants in and out and assisting with movement throughout spaces.
• Contribute to maintaining safe and supportive program environments and follow expectations for upholding safety protocols and supervision ratios.
• As needed and appropriate, assist with participant transportation.
• Assist with participant intake, program enrollment, and the welcoming of new kamalei and ʻohana.
• Complete data entry of registration and consent forms, including DocuSign.
• Complete basic documentation of activities and participant behaviors.
• As needed, provide operations support with program logistics, front desk and phone coverage, NetSuite, mileage logs, and vendor appointments.
• Contribute to a healthy team and program community; communicate observations and concerns to supervisors.
• Participate in team meetings, Communities of Practice, and trainings.
• Contribute to the Trust's success by accepting new assignments, supporting team members, and striving to improve organizational impact.
• Participate in continuing education and training opportunities for professional development.
• Holiday, evening, and weekend hours required as needed.
• Ability to travel as needed for Trust business

Skills

Youth engagement

Relationship building

Communication

Cultural competence

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Two year degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

NetSuite

DocuSign

Job description

Liliʻuokalani Trust’s Liliʻuokalani Center seeks a Youth Engagement Specialist I to foster engaging spaces for Native Hawaiian youth. You will build trust, support participation, and assist with program facilitation across LT sites, contributing to holistic wraparound services for youth and families.

This frontline role emphasizes strong relationships, cultural competence, and adherence to program structures while coordinating enrollment, logistics, and safety protocols.