Youth Program Coordinator

Organization Overview

Founded in 1968, Kualoa-Heʻeia Ecumenical Youth (KEY) Project is a nonprofit community organization dedicated to nurturing the well-being of people and ʻāina by supporting, serving, and sustaining our community. Serving residents from Waimea to Waimānalo, KEY Project provides programs that strengthen food security, cultural connection, youth development, kūpuna wellness, and disaster resilience. 

Position Summary

The purpose of the Youth Program Coordinator is to support the mission of KEY Project through the continuous development of the Hoʻopilina Youth Program, thus promoting culture, socialization, education, and the overall well-being of current and future program participants by fostering a sense of place and resilience. This position promotes youth programming through collaboration with team members and external partnerships, as well as participates in organizational programming and community service to further KEY’s reach into its designated service area. 

Duties and responsibilities 

• Plans, coordinates, and directs consistently available activities for the youth program including but not limited to ʻohana engagement events, classes, workshops, ʻāina/māla workdays, and educational outreach prescribed by various grants’ scope of services, Executive Director, and/or community needs assessments. 
• Designs, implements, and facilitates intersession programming during DOE school breaks to be conducted both on and off campus in collaboration with KEY community partners throughout the Koʻolau region. Transports youth between sites during intersession outings. 
• Utilizes current, and implements new, modes of communication to effectively promote programming, recruit participants, and establish partnership connections to broaden the reach of Hoʻopilina Youth Program, as well as organizational events, throughout the service area.
• Maintains up-to-date electronic calendars of programming schedules and accurate contact lists of youth, families, and program relevant organizations.
• Implements appropriate tools for data collection, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of program deliverables while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy. 
• Documents all budget expenditures, performs all program-applicable fiscal procedures, and prepares reports as requested. 
• Attends ʻāina-based community workdays with aligned partner organizations to support partnership development, professional growth, and grounded integration of cultural concepts into KEY Project programming.
• Creates and develops new learning materials for KEY Project youth programming based on professional development opportunities, cultural workshops, trainings, personal expertise, and certifications, as needed for successful program delivery.
• Oversee staff, contractors, and volunteers in the delivery of services targeted at fulfilling the goals of the program and needs of the participants.
• Collaborates with KEY leadership in program evaluation of effectiveness and feasibility of scope of work performed throughout the year. 
• Performs general administrative and clerical duties to include, but not limited to, photocopying, computer and manual filing, mail distribution, and general internal and external communications such as answering phones, emails, and assisting walk in clientele.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Education, Childhood Development or related disciplines, 
• Minimum 3 years direct experience with school aged youth,
• Minimum 2 years experience with program and lesson development,
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of ʻike Hawaiʻi and proficiency in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi,
• Clean driving record,
• Office management and administrative experience, with proficiency in Google Applications, MS Office, email, and social media platforms,
• Excellent time management, planning, and problem solving skills,
• Proficiency with Google Suite and Canva
• Valid Hawaiʻi driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.

Preferred qualifications: 

• 1 year supervisory experience that includes training and supervising staff. 
• 1 year of budget management experience.
• Kuleana to cultural practice
• Event planning and coordination experience. 
• Experience working with diverse, multicultural communities.
• Have general cultural knowledge of Waiheʻe and surrounding ahupuaʻa.
• Valid CPR/First Aid Certification.

Working conditions 

This is a full time, non-exempt position with occasional evening and weekend availability required, as needed, in support of programming goals. The primary duties of this position are performed in office with periodic offsite functions.  

Physical requirements 

This position requires sedentary work sitting at a desk, the ability to lift 25 pounds, walking and moving around the office and all facilities, including second floor/upstairs.  Job duties also require working in outdoor environments with various terrain and conditions, both on and off campus.

Compensation

Starting Pay: $45K - $48K per year.

Employment is contingent upon grant funding.

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

KEY Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

The duties and responsibilities described above are intended to describe the general nature of the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list. KEY Project reserves the right to modify or assign additional responsibilities as organizational needs evolve.

Application Closes July 31, 2026 at 4PM.

Salary : $45,000 - $48,000