What are the responsibilities and job description for the Keʻena Hoʻokele (Hilo, Hawaiʻi): Kākia Neʻepapa (Neʻepapa Assistant) position at Aha Punana Leo, Inc.?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
- Outreach and program support
- Assist the Sr. Director of Neʻepapa with planning, coordinating, and implementing Center outreach activities and programs.
- Support communication and relationship-building with Native American language communities, language practitioners, and center partners.
- Help coordinate meetings, workshops, trainings, presentations, and other program activities.
- Administrative Support
- Maintain calendars, schedules, contact lists, program records, and other administrative materials.
- Assist with scheduling meetings and coordinating logistics for outreach activities.
- Prepare agendas, meeting materials, correspondence, sign-in sheets, and other program documents.
- Track program activities, surveys, participation, deadlines, and follow-up items.
- Communications and Resource Support
- Help collect, organize, and maintain language revitalization resources and program materials.
- Assist with updating digital and online resources, as assigned.
- Support the preparation and distribution of information to Native American language communities and partners.
- Program and Event Coordinator
- Assist with logistical arrangements for meetings, workshops, conferences, trainings and other Center activities.
- Coordinate participant communications, materials, registrations, supplies, technology, and other event needs.
- Provide on-site or virtual support during Center activities as needed.
- Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, contacts, participation and program outcomes.
- Assist with gathering information and other documentation for the Sr. Director of Neʻepapa.
- Document outreach activities and maintain organized electronic files.
- General Support
- Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by the Sr. Director of Neʻepapa.
- Work collaboratively with NALRC staff and partners while demonstrating respect for Native American languages, cultures, communities, and protocols.
Skills Required
- Three years of Hawaiian language experience.
- Three years of Administrative experience.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.