Program Manager: Hui Hānai ‘Ai

This position will oversee the Hui Hānai ‘Ai grant and cohort program for native farmers, ranchers, and food producers. This role is part-time (20/hrs/wk), but for those looking for full-time, there is the ability to merge this role with another to create a full-time position. Please indicate in your application if you’re looking for part-time or full-time.

Duties include but are not limited to:

- Executing program/project plan in compliance with grant agreements and regulations, including budget management and outcomes tracking/reporting

- Planning and leading various meetings, events, webinars, and outreach activities to engage the intended audience with our programs and one another

- Providing technical assistance, referrals, and business support to native farmers, ranchers, and food producers

- Recruiting, selecting, onboarding, and supporting program participants

- Helping to coordinate participant grant purchases and approvals, and managing individual budgets

We’re seeking someone who:

- Is a confident yet down-to-earth leader that enjoys diverse duties and is passionate about our local food system

- Has 2+ years experience in detail-oriented work in project/program coordination or administrative work in any industry

- Understands and is driven by intentionally equitable decision making and thoughtful community-developed programming

- Is connected to and passionate about supporting the Kaua’i community, especially native farmers, ranchers, and food producers

- Is skilled with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms), YouTube, Zoom and Canva

- Has strong time management, multi-tasking and communication abilities

Pay & Benefits:

- $30-35/hr base pay with opportunity for annual bonus based on performance

- Hybrid work environment with partial work from home & in-field hours

- Discounts on local food and commercial kitchen use

- Snacks and drinks at the office, including extra produce to take home when available

- Cell phone stipend and local travel reimbursements

- PTO starting at 2 weeks annually and scaling to 5 weeks at year five of employment (prorated for part-time staff)

- No-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance

- 401k w/org match

This position is not open to recent or aspiring relocations from outside of Hawai’i. Knowledge of local culture and community is critical to the success of this position. If this is you, please explore our other job opportunities.

To apply, send your resume and a brief note with “Program Manager: Hui Hānai ‘Ai” in the subject line