ABOUT THE COMMUNITYU PROGRAM:
The purpose is to equip under-resourced young adults ages 16 to 24 with the experiences, education, training, and support needed to become productive members of society with a heart to serve and positively impact the community around them. In a nurturing environment, CommunityU provides training and support in the areas of team work and life skills, personal and cultural development, education, and job readiness.
POSITION INFORMATION:
This is a full-time position that includes, but is not limited to, the following duties:
● Facilitate, supervise, and transport participants during program activities, including:
● Natural resource management field work and other “green” job service projects
● Hawaiian cultural activities, including oli protocol, papa kuʿiʿai, etc.
● Group discussion activities and workshops in personal development
● Trainings and classes in life skills and job readiness
● Field trips and tours that broaden participants’ horizons
● Provide a safe, structured, accountable, and nurturing environment for CommunityU participants
● Mentor CommunityU participants and encourage them to reflect on their character, skills, and behaviors
in order to assist them with making positive life choices and successful transitions into adulthood
● Assist with intake and assessment, check-ins, support service coordination, exit process, and alumni
tracking and follow-up as needed
● Assist program coordinator with organizing logistics for program activities and communicating with work
and field trip sites and partner agencies
● Collect data to demonstrate program impact and the value of CommunityU participants’ service
● Assist with program outreach and recruitment, which may include presentations at schools and other
organizations and attendance at community events
● Other duties as assigned
AVAILABILITY:
There are currently four (4) team leader positions available on the island of Oʿahu, with the potential for additional positions. Currently positions are based out of Kupu’s Kewalo Basin Training Facility (Net Shed) located in the Kakaʿako/Ala Moana area, however the central meeting site is subject to change.
BENEFITS:
● Up to $1,900 monthly living allowance* and a $5,730 Education Award- through Kupu’s largest supporter, AmeriCorps
● Child care, health care, and loan deferment available for eligible applicants
● Valuable hands-on learning and awareness of environmental issues
● Opportunity to meet supervisors and potential employers who work in fields related to resource
management and conservation
● Valuable job and life skills
● Opportunity to be a positive role model and mentor to multiple teams of youth
*Living allowances are subject to taxes and are paid bi-weekly over the length of the program. Should, in special cases, the position last less than the full term, the living allowance will be prorated appropriately. Living allowances are awarded at the above stated amount and are not dependent on hours worked.
CONTRACT DURATION:
August 10 2015 – August 19 2016; upon excellent performance, possible extension to August 2017
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
It is preferred, but not required, that the applicant has the following:
● Experience working with under-resourced or at-risk youth/young adults
● Counseling, teaching, case management, or mentoring experience
● Outdoor work experience
● Bachelor’s degree
