Youth Engagement Specialist (Music)

Job Purpose 

Under the direction of the ʻŌlino Pathways Team, the Youth Engagement Specialist – Music will support music-based programming, events, and creative projects primarily at the Liliʻuokalani Center (LC), with occasional support at other program sites. The specialist will focus on engaging youth through music education, performance, and creative expression. The role may also involve light administrative duties and facility support. 

Essential Responsibilities 

Collaborate with the ʻŌlino Pathways Team to support music-related activities and events, including songwriting, instrument instruction, vocal coaching, music production, and related workshops. 

Work directly with youth ages 12–24, fostering meaningful engagement through music and supporting their creative development. 

Assist in set-up and breakdown of music-related creative spaces, such as the sound studio, recording lab, lounge areas, and performance spaces. 

Help ensure safe and inclusive environments by supporting the opening, closing, and monitoring of program facilities. 

Support working relationships with artists, and partner organizations. 

Help plan and deliver music-focused events, workshops, and open houses that promote participation and community engagement. 

Provide transportation support for youth and staff, including driving LT vehicles as needed. 

Demonstrate cultural sensitivity by incorporating Hawaiian and other relevant cultural perspectives into music programming. 

Other duties:  

Contributes to the Trust’s success by accepting new assignments, helping team members, learning new skills, and striving to improve team and organization results.  

Evening and weekend hours are required as needed.  

Qualifications 

High school diploma or equivalent experience    

Capacity to perform frontline work in various settings (schools, public spaces, offices, distressed communities, etc.)    

Comfort with youth work, particularly engaging with vulnerable youth   

Benefits include professional development and a safe and caring environment to support personal growth   

Driver’s license required 

Job Competencies 

Aloha: awareness and approach to the work with compassion, empathy, and kindness. 

‘Imi Na’auao: a constant desire for seeking knowledge; lifelong learner. 

Po’okele: desire to perform in excellence. 

Wiwo’ole: maintain a courageous, brave, and fearless mindset. 

Pono: understand the appropriateness of time, place, reason, people, and tools 

Kuleana: bring a deep sense of responsibility and accountability 

Collaboration: Ability to interact effectively with youth, community partners, and multi-disciplinary teams. Knowledge of community resources and services 

Ethical Practice: Model the highest level of ethical behavior, integrity, and social responsibility Uphold and embody all LT values. 

Communication: Clearly convey and receive information and ideas. Engage the listener and invite response and feedback. Demonstrate strong written, oral, and listening skills. 

Cultural Competence: Respect and relate well to people from varied backgrounds and sensitive to group differences. Experience working with at-risk youth and ability to apply positive youth development principles to that work. 

Relationship Management: Experience working with staff at all levels in a collaborative environment; ability to promote and sustain positive workplace values and relationships. 

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work well under pressure and to remain calm and controlled when faced with challenging situations. 

Organization Competencies 

• Alignment with Queen’s legacy:  Understanding and appreciation of Queen Liliuokalani’s story, her legacy and the Hawaiian Culture is foundational to staff’s commitment to working with our Hawaiian children, families and communities. Demonstrates respect for and appreciation of Hawaiian values history, and culture, understanding its implication in one’s work, in fostering meaningful relationships, and in embracing the community served.  

• Ho`omau i ka `imi Na`auao (Continuous Learning and Improvement): Committed to creating and reinforcing an environment of continuous learning and improvement.   

• Ho`ike i na Mana`o Pono (Effective Communication):  Communicates with those we serve and each other in a consistent manner that results in mutual understanding, harmony, and action.    

• No'ono'o loi (Critical Thinking and Problem Solving): Actively and skillfully understands, conceptualizes, applies, analyzes, synthesizes, and/or evaluates information and develops and supports fact-based analyses and recommendations 

• Ho'o kumu a'e  or `Imi hakuhia (Innovation):  Identifies and integrates creative ideas into new or existing services and promotes effective problem-solving.  

• Pilina Ho`ohana a me ka Hana Hilina`i (Building Relationships and Creating Trust):  Manages relationships to create optimal opportunities and move the organization forward. 

• Alu Like I ka Hana (Teamwork): Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others throughout the organization in alignment with the organization's objectives. 

• Ho`onui I ka `Ike (Capacity Building): Encourages personal growth by exhibiting trust and a belief in the capacity of others.  

LT strongly believes in hiring individuals who reflect its community, including lived experiences, and striving for representative diversity among its staff.   

Mental and Physical Demands:  

Perform light physical work, including climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and lifting weight of up to 25 pounds. Exposed to outdoor climate and diverse terrain. 

Terms and Conditions of Employment  

As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to LT’s policies and procedures.