Youth Entrepreneurship Program Coordinator

Liliuokalani Trust; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Liliʻuokalani Trust is seeking a Program Coordinator I - Entrepreneurship to implement culturally competent and trauma-informed youth programming, support daily operations, and build relationships with youth and ʻohana across multiple sites in Hawaiʻi. You will coordinate schedules, maintain data, and collaborate with YES workers to ensure access and engagement.

The role combines hands-on youth mentorship with operational responsibilities—data entry, documentation, logistics, and front-desk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience working with youth or in community programs.
• Commitment to Native Hawaiian communities and youth.
• Ability to lead group activities and maintain safe, engaging environments.
• Strong written and oral communication, organizational, and data management skills.
• Valid driver's license and access to a privately owned vehicle.
• TB clearance; First Aid and CPR/AED Certification.
• Criminal history background check required as part of pre-employment process.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain respectful, positive relationships with youth, families, and community members
• Facilitate group activities, mentor youth, and employ positive youth development practices in all interactions
• 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
• Encourage participation and foster a strong sense of belonging among program participants
• Support the inclusion of youth voice in program development and decisions, as appropriate
• Assist, as needed, with welcoming participants and families to program spaces
• Engage in outreach efforts to recruit new program participants and raise awareness of LT programs and services
• Implement scheduled entrepreneurship programs, activities, and events across locations in alignment with established program plans
• Coordinate program logistics including space usage, supplies, equipment, and activity preparation
• Collaborate with YES workers to ensure consistent supervision, engagement, and coverage across program spaces
• Support program transitions and participation logistics, including signing participants in and out and assisting with movement throughout spaces
• Maintain safe and welcoming environments across all sites, following established safety protocols and supervision ratios
• As needed and appropriate, assist with or coordinate participant transportation
• Contribute to program design discussions and offer feedback to improve program delivery
• Support enrollment, attendance tracking, and communication with youth and families
• Complete accurate and timely data entry, including registration and consent forms, DocuSign, attendance records, and program activity logs
• Maintain documentation requirements in alignment with organizational standards, including NetSuite, mileage logs, and other operational systems
• Provide front desk and phone coverage, and support program operations as needed
• Assist with scheduling coordination, including maintaining program calendars and confirming facility or vendor appointments
• Serve as the primary program-level contact for evaluation logistics, ensuring evaluations are completed on time and accurately
• Collect program feedback from participants, families, and staff
• Review basic evaluation data and share observations and trends with supervisors
• Support implementation adjustments based on evaluation findings
• Contribute to a culture of reflection and learning within the program team
• Participate in team meetings, Communities of Practice, trainings, and planning sessions
• Communicate concerns, observations, and participant needs to supervisors appropriately and in a timely manner
• Contribute to the Trust's success by accepting new assignments, supporting team members, and striving to improve organizational results
• Participate in continuing education and training opportunities for professional development
• Contribute to a healthy, high-functioning team culture through professional conduct, collaborative engagement, and a growth mindset
• Support community partnerships, events, and engagement activities
• Coordinate transportation logistics or supervise participant transitions
• Support specialized program environments (e.g., kitchen, gym, studio)
• Holiday, evening, and weekend hours required as needed
• Ability to travel as needed for Trust business
• Demonstrates reliability, professionalism, and accountability in all aspects of the role.
• Builds positive relationships with youth, families, and teammates.
• Follows established procedures, program plans, and organizational protocols.
• Communicates concerns and observations to supervisors appropriately and promptly.
• Works well as part of a multidisciplinary team, exhibiting respectful interactions with colleagues.
• Engages in ongoing learning, skill-building, and professional development.
• Supports outreach and engagement strategies to recruit participants and expand community presence
• Exercises professional judgment in complex or high-stakes situations, knowing when and how to elevate
• Functions as a model of professional practice and cultural grounding for the wider program team

Skills

Communication

Organization

Data management

Team collaboration

Training & mentoring

Program coordination

Education

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

Tools

NetSuite

DocuSign

Job description

Liliʻuokalani Trust is seeking a Program Coordinator I - Entrepreneurship to implement culturally competent and trauma-informed youth programming, support daily operations, and build relationships with youth and ʻohana across multiple sites in Hawaiʻi. You will coordinate schedules, maintain data, and collaborate with YES workers to ensure access and engagement.

The role combines hands-on youth mentorship with operational responsibilities—data entry, documentation, logistics, and front-desk