Next Generation Coordinator

The Hawaiʻi Conservation Alliance (HCA) provides unified leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to perpetuate native ecosystems and the unique biodiversity of our islands. The mission of the HawaiʻI Conservation Alliance Foundation (HCAF) is to support and advance the capacity building, native ecosystem and biocultural conservation work of the Hawaiʻi Conservation Alliance (HCA) through fundraising, advocacy, and strategic outreach and communications.  Building capacity for effective conservation is a major work stream of the HCA. This work is guided by the HCA Strategic Plan and the Nāhululeihiwakuipapa Road Map which guides the work of the HCA sub-committee of the same name. The mission of the Nāhululeihiwakuipapa sub-committee is to cultivate and model conservation leadership in Hawaiʻi using trans-disciplinary strategies, generational bridging, and Hawaiian values to support the growth of future generations of environmental stewards. 

The Next Generation Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and implementing HCA priorities for capacity development, specifically next generation initiatives developed with the Nāhululeihiwakuipapa sub-committee.  This will include working collaboratively with HCA staff, members, and partners, stakeholders, educators, students, and visitors in the Hawaiian Islands.  The Next Generation Coordinator should be a dedicated and passionate person that is strongly interested in enhancing the skills of motivated students and recent graduates to enter into the conservation field. This person should be creative, web savvy, outgoing and self-motivated, who works well with little oversight and in teams.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Next Generation Coordinator is responsible for managing and implementing projects under the Conservation Capacity Program of the HCA. Typical responsibilities include liaising with universities and high schools, coordinating and marketing networking events, both web based and live platforms, managing web-based professional development resources, participating and planning various innovative outreach events and development of related print and multi‐media communication tools; and coordination of Emerging Professional and Volunteer Committees towards our annual Hawai‘i Conservation Conference and Conservation Month.

• Support implementation of priority projects intended to cultivate and model conservation leadership. This may include program and project review and development, grant-writing, and project execution.
• Working with the sub-committee chair to coordinate the Nāhululeihiwakuipapa sub-committee including facilitating monthly meetings, developing meeting agendas and reporting back to the HCA Steering Committee
• Coordinate and execute youth and student-related programs associated with the Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference including the Next Generation Workshop, Student Scholarship, Student Awards and Mentorship Program
• Manage the Conservation Career Compass website (in development) including generating new content, keeping the website up-to- date, overseeing video segments, and marketing
• Liaise with educators and institutions across the archipelago to conduct conservation career presentations and events for high school and undergraduate students
• Work with HCA team and sub-committee to support strategic planning activities related to youth capacity development in conservation.
• Perform community relations, public engagement and outreach activities of the HCA & HCAF. This may include media, web outreach, public meetings, community events, exhibit booths etc.
• Support the review, evaluation, and reporting of programmatic activities and progress to staff, donors, partners, and HCA members. This may include participating in grant writing to support the HCA Conservation Capacity Program
• Performs assigned duties as needed or assigned by Manager/Supervisor.

SUPERVISION/JOB REQUIREMENTS

The position is administered by the Hawaiʻi Conservation Alliance Foundation in partnership with ProService Hawaiʻi. The Program Coordinator supervises work plan and task execution.  Regularly scheduled meetings with the Program Coordinator and Program Director will be conducted to review performance results and to discuss the necessary changes.  Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required depending on project needs. Occasional inter-island travel may be required.  Employee is expected to follow all departmental and organizational wide policies and procedures and will be expected to follow HCA protocol for any issues and concerns.  Supervisor will coordinate and/or conduct departmental training, updates, and disseminate pertinent information and evaluate work performance on an ongoing basis.  Supervisor is authorized to implement disciplinary action toward employees for policy violations. For major organizational infractions, such as theft, violence in the workplace, sexual harassment, etc., Human Resources will assist in conducting formal investigations.

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a Bachelors Degree in a conservation related field
• At least 2 years of related professional experience in Hawai‘i or the Pacific Islands.
• Passion and commitment to advancing Hawaii’s natural resource conservation, management and research efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative to complete work and resolve complex problems as they arise
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports, strategic social marketing communication, and other mediums.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, individuals, team leaders and members.
• Demonstrated experience in cross-cultural communication and/or community programming.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, web-based programs, and other software applications to enhance productivity.
• Ability to learn digital media tools, video recording and editing, and various Internet-based social media tools (i.e. Facebook and Twitter etc.)
• Ability to successfully plan and execute collaborative programs and events.
• Must have the ability to work harmoniously in a team effort emulating the “Aloha Spirit” to fellow employees and partners.

Desirable Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of related professional experience
• Experience working with high school and university students across the Hawaiian Islands
• Experience in vocational training and education
• Experience managing websites and working with online media content

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Duties require sitting, lifting, bending, stretching, and occasionally require lifting up to 20 lbs.  Requires being able to adapt quickly to changing conditions. Must be able to carry and lift all outreach equipment and supplies from office to off-site locations.
• Must be physically able to access all work areas and perform all tasks and services required to fully perform the requirements of the job.
• Work during regular office work hours, and additional hours or weekends as projects demand.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS CONTINUED:

• Transportation required for outreach events as program requires.
• Requires attention to detail, accuracy, good judgment, and ability to follow established routines and procedures.
• Requires working under some pressure: meeting deadlines, handling schedules, establishing and maintaining cooperative and productive work relationships, working with employees, members of the community, and partners in a tactful and courteous manner in a variety of situations, and following organizational procedures.

TO APPLY

TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND COVER LETTER, RESUME, and 3 CONTACTS of REFERENCES to Tina Lee, HCA Program Coordinator at coordinator@hawaiiconservation.org.  Vacancy open until filled.  Interviews will be conducted soon thereafter.

Please direct any questions regarding this employment opportunity and send application materials in an email to: coordinator@hawaiiconservation.org with SUBJECT LINE: “CAPACITY” to Tina Lee, HCA Program Coordinator.