What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training & Communications Coordinator position at Hawaii Foodservice Alliance?
Training & Communications Coordinator (Oahu)
Honolulu, HI (On-Site)
Starting at $50,000 per year | Full-Time
Applicants must currently reside on Oahu, Hawai‘i to be considered.
The best careers are not built overnight. At Hawaii Foodservice Alliance, we believe in creating opportunities for people to continuously learn, take on new challenges, and grow into bigger opportunities over time.
About Hawaii Foodservice Alliance (HFA)
Hawaii Foodservice Alliance is Hawai‘i’s largest local supplier of perishable foods and logistics, serving communities across the islands.
At HFA, we invest heavily in employee development, leadership growth, and creating long-term career opportunities for people who are excited to learn and grow with us.
We are seeking a motivated Training & Communications Coordinator to support employee development programs, internal communications, employee engagement initiatives, and company-wide projects that strengthen our teams and culture.
Why This Role Is Exciting
This is more than a coordinator role.
You will work closely with leadership while gaining hands-on experience supporting:
- Employee training and leadership development
- Internal communication initiatives
- Employee engagement and culture-building programs
- Company-wide projects across multiple departments
- Organizational initiatives that directly impact teams across Hawai‘i
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in Learning & Development, Communications, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, or Organizational Development.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate employee training schedules, registrations, attendance tracking, and participant communication
- Support onboarding, employee development, and leadership training initiatives
- Manage training records, certifications, reporting, and learning system administration
- Maintain training calendars, documentation, and compliance-related records
- Support internal communications, company announcements, newsletters, and organizational updates
- Assist with presentations, flyers, digital communication materials, and employee-facing content
- Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, onboarding activities, and company events
- Partner with teams across the organization to support training, communication, and culture-building initiatives
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is excited to learn, grow professionally, and take on new challenges.
You may be a great fit if you are:
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Adaptable and able to adjust quickly when priorities shift
- Someone who takes initiative and works well independently
- A strong communicator who collaborates well with different teams and personalities
- Curious and interested in learning how different parts of a business operate
- Motivated by long-term career growth and continuous learning
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1–3 years of experience in administrative support, project coordination, communications, employee engagement, HR support, training support, marketing support, or related experience
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
Preferred
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, Human Resources, Education, or related field
- Experience with Canva, SharePoint, Microsoft Forms, or similar communication tools
- Experience supporting training programs, employee engagement initiatives, or internal communications
- Experience coordinating projects, company events, or administrative processes
Benefits
- Starting salary of $50,000 annually
- Free healthcare coverage for team members
- Partial healthcare subsidy for eligible dependents
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid sick leave
- Weekly pay schedule
- Professional development and leadership development opportunities
- Career growth opportunities across multiple departments
- Opportunity to work alongside leaders across the organization
Join a company that believes in developing people, investing in growth, and creating future leaders.
If you are looking for an opportunity where you can build meaningful skills and continue growing long term, we would love to meet you.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000