Kupu is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which aims to empower youth to serve their communities through character building, service learning, and environmental stewardship. Kupu aims to train and equip young adults in Hawaii and throughout the Pacific Rim with work skills, life skills, and knowledge to help them become successful as individuals and as part of the greater community. Kupu is staffed by people with a heart to better Hawaii while working as a team with a purpose of doing what is pono and doing what is best for Hawaii and its people. Kupu is a team-focused, vibrant, and synergistic organization whose culture is dynamic and seeks to make a larger impact on Hawaii. Visit www.kupuhawaii.org for more information about our organization.
Kupu's Mission "To empower youth to serve their communities through character-building, service-learning, and environmental stewardship opportunities that encourage integrity (pono) with God, self and others."
CommunityU Program The purpose of CommunityU 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 Duties This is a full-time position that runs from October 2014 through September 2015 (with possible opportunities to extend employment) and includes, but is not limited to, the following duties: • Facilitate, supervise, work alongside, 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 ku'i'ai, 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 • Help to support the case management team during intake and assessment, check-ins, support service coordination, exit process, and alumni tracking and follow-up • 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
Position Requirements This is an AmeriCorps position. To be considered, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements: • Available full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) from October 2014 - September 2015 • Meet AmeriCorps position requirements (see Extended Internship Program description) • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent • Possess a valid driver's license and meet Kupu's driving abstract requirements • Be a US Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien age 21 or older • Have reliable transportation to and from the Kewalo Basin area • Be committed to serving the community and working with young adults • Mentally and physically able to complete outdoor environmental work projects • Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills • Demonstrate maturity and an ability to serve as a positive role model • Possess a positive attitude and willingness to learn, take direction, and adapt as necessary • Able to react quickly and sensibly in possible stressful situations • Applicants are subject to a criminal history check and a drug test. Results must meet Kupu's terms and requirements.
Desired 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, or mentoring experience • Outdoor work experience • Bachelor's degree
Benefits • Approximately $956 living allowance every two weeks • $5,550 AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion (may go towards student loans or future education expenses) • Health benefits • Student-loan forbearance • Child care assistance (for those who qualify) • Training opportunities
HOW TO APPLY: Email a resume & cover letter to communityu@kupuhawaii.org
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