Join Our ‘Ohana

Partners in Development Foundation is one of Hawaiʻi's foremost local nonprofits, operating since 1997. We lead with our values of aloha and service, supporting some of our most vulnerable youth and families throughout the state with education and programs that build healthy, resilient families and communities. We've served more than 128,000 family members in our 24 years of service (see pidf.org). This opportunity is a chance to work with and support a dynamic leadership team committed to making a difference in the lives of keiki and ʻohana. Explore the chance to join our team and contribute in a meaningful, rewarding, and positive work environment devoted to building a better Hawaiʻi for today and tomorrow.

Partners in Development Foundation will be offering a recruitment bonus of up to $1000*. (*Must meet eligibility requirements.)

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for the supervision of employees and overseeing program operations at designated site(s).

Essential Duties:

Manage assigned employees

• Supervise, mentor, train, and counsel assigned employees in their areas of assignment and ensure their compliance with policies and procedures;
• Assure that employees carry out their job responsibilities efficiently and work as productive members of a team to implement a quality program;
• Oversee and maintain timekeeping, attendance tracking, injury reports, and appraisals for all assigned employees, and create weekly schedule.

Oversee aspects of program sites

• Facility: Communicate with facility managers and landlord;
• Vehicles: Maintain upkeep of program’s vehicles which include cleaning, safety checks, registration, and repairs;
• Equipment: Maintain inventory, upkeep, service, and repairs.

Ensure a quality program aligns with program objectives

• Adopt a hands-on approach while at site: interact with the program participants, engage the keiki, model appropriate teamwork for the team;
• Assist in the implementation of the program designed curriculum for participants;
• Coordinate and organize events, field trips, and special projects for site;
• Schedule and conduct regularly scheduled site meetings, document observations, and provide feedback;
• Assist with purchasing supplies for site;
• Develop and maintain professional and positive relationships and on-going communication with community partners, vendors, and organizations;
• Work with the Project Data Coordinator to gather data from employees and submit reports;
• Assist PD with compliance and monitoring of all grant and foundation goals and objectives.

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned including, but not limited to, completing all forms and documentations such as reports related to grant objectives, professional development evaluations, and daily logs.

Work Hours:

• 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or as otherwise determined by the supervisor;
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance;
• Some events and professional development on nights or weekends at various times depending on the event or training.

Working Conditions:

• Program sites at either shelter or designated area homeless encampments, various event sites, meeting and professional development sites;
• Office setting;
• Travel in program and/or personal vehicle to and from program sites;
• Travel to the neighbor islands and the continental U.S. may be required.

Equipment Use:

May include use of: vehicles (company and personal), electronics, and tools and equipment (used for site, prepping, office, facility, vehicle maintenance).

Mental, Physical and Communication Demands:

Mental:

• Consistent adherence to the practice of Partners in Development Foundation’s (PIDF) five core values that are used as a guiding force in the success of all of its programs;
• Must be keenly aware of and attentive to program participants;
• Must analyze and problem solve issues;
• Must be able to prioritize and focus on multiple tasks that require analysis and attention to detail;
• Must possess and exercise strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Must be able to cope with stress that may be induced by the situations of our clients;
• Actively demonstrate a commitment to support equity and inclusion, and serve as an advocate for colleagues, partners, and communities;
• Ensure work is thoughtfully completed, accurate, and error-free to the highest degree possible.

Physical:

• Must participate in strenuous activities which may include loading/unloading of vans and washing of the vans, mats and tarps; set up and break down of tents;
• Requires lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds on a regular basis;
• Must be able to sit and work on floor; kneel and bend.

Communication:

• Must exhibit courteous and professional demeanor towards program participants, vendors and partners, staff and administration via verbal, written, physical, and electronic correspondence;
• Requires good oral and written communication skills;
• Must be able to handle and maintain highly confidential information.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Resources, Social Work, Business Administration, or related field;
• Experience:

o At least two (2) years experience in a supervisory role;

o At least one (1) year experience working with children and families in a teaching and/or mentoring capacity;

o At least one (1) year experience working with families of Ka Pa‘alana’s target population;

• Proficient in Microsoft Office including but not limited to Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint;
• Driving: Must have access to a vehicle, have a valid driver's license, a safe and responsible driving record, and current no-fault auto insurance, with at least $100k in bodily collision per person and $25k in property damage liability (operating personal vehicle for work purposes).

Preferred:

• Education: Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field;
• Experience:

o At least two (2) years experience working with young children ages birth through five (5);

o At least two (2) years experience working with families of Ka Pa‘alana’s host culture.

All applicants are advised that post conditional offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted, and they must successfully pass the drug test. Failure to submit to testing within the specified deadline or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Partners in Development Foundation and any employment offer will be withdrawn.

All positions require that the incumbent have no record of any crime against a child or other vulnerable person. We conduct periodic criminal background checks as a condition of employment.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Partners in Development Foundation is an EEO employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all applicants, employees and program participants. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Name and/or Title: Cindy Quach, HR Director
Address: 2040 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
Telephone #: 808-348-4895

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocrfor the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person