Opu Nui Director

Kako’o’Oiwi is looking for a hard-working, experienced Opu Nui Director to manage the Opu Nui kitchen and poi mil, Hoolauana washpack station, and the Hapai Pu program. Opu Nui, the kitchen and poi mill, is one of the foundational programs at Kakoʻo. Oiwi. This position will help to implement Kakoo Oiwi’s mission (To perpetuate Hawaiian Culture and Practice) through the food production system of large scale raw and value-added products that represent our cultural values and legacy from Heʻeia and our windward families. Opu Nui provides community activities; healthy locally available food sources and produces products that families can take back to their ʻohana creating a reciprocate benefit to both communities and land.

The 11 month, Hapai Pu Program works to develop individuals in the area of ʻahupuaa management techniques unique to our area and will receive training in the areas of:

● Kalo farming & value-added food production,

● Conservation through flood mitigation, and ecosystem management,

● Heavy equipment operation,

● Volunteer management, and

● Environmental education and awareness

The work site rotates between 3 work organizations. Each site will provide guidance, supervision, and ample work Mondays through Wednesdays. On Thursdays and Fridays, all individuals will support Poi Day and other food production at Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi. Schedule subject to change.

Apply with a cover letter, application or resume to hiring@kakoooiwi.org or mail to:
Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi
Attn: Hiring Manager
PO Box 5307
Kaneohe, HI 96744
Questions? Email us at hiring@kakoooiwi.org