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Program Specialist

Position Description

Kupu

Kupu, which means “to sprout” or “to grow” in Hawaiian, has a two-fold mission: to preserve the land while empowering youth. The organization provides hands-on training in conservation, sustainability, and environmental education for young adults, with the goal of fostering our next generation of environmental and cultural stewards. Kupu’s work has been likened to the role of the kupukupu fern, which is one of the first plants to cultivate the land after a lava flow. The fern not only serves as a foundational species for rebuilding a healthy, native ecosystem, but it also symbolizes a place where knowledge can grow.

Established in 2007 as a Honolulu-based 501(c)3 non-profit, Kupu affirms the Hawaiian notion of “ma ka hana ka ʻike” or “in working one learns.” This approach has led to the creation of hundreds of internships and service-learning opportunities which blend vocational training and green leadership development to support more than 100 partner sites across Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region.

Kupu’s Environmental Education Department (EED): We build Natural Resource (NR) career pathways for Hawaiʻi’s youth. We offer students hands-on support that can be in-school, work based, or project based. We offer educators professional development training. Our emphasis is on work-based learning (WBL) and preparing students to lead as professionals and citizens. We have a range of offerings, from stand-alone programs to system transformation. Learn more about the EED here: https://www.kupuhawaii.org/education/

Position Overview:

The work of the EED is innovative, exciting, and fast-paced, with many new and changing projects. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of Kupu's Environmental Education Department (EED) programs and initiatives. In particular, this position will focus on supporting Kupu’s work with the Natural Resources Professional Development Program (NRPD) for Educators. The position will (1) oversee all aspects of the NRPD for Educators and assist with management and coordination of other EED programs as needed; (2) work with EED staff to improve, refine, and develop evaluation methods where needed; (3) work with EED staff to develop and improve internal department systems, communications, and tools; (4) assist in the development and management of grants, contracts, and budgets; and (5) support the EED’s role as an intermediary in building relationships and connections between educators and NR Sector industry partners in Hawaiʻi.

Type: Full-Time

Location: Oʻahu

Reports to: Senior Program Manager

Position Duties

• Working under the direction of the Senior Program Manager and in collaboration with the Environmental Education Department team, primary duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Program Management

• Oversees, implements, manages, and evaluates Natural Resources Professional Development Program for Educators

o Implements and evaluates program needs, goals, delivery systems, and outcomes

o Develops new policies, procedures, and program elements, as needed

o Ensures timely completion and submission of all program administrative requirements (including reports, surveys, paperwork, etc.)

• Assists with planning, management, coordination, and evaluation of additional EED programs as needed Program Evaluation
• In partnership with program staff, assists with improving, refining, and developing program evaluation methods Program Alignment and Support
• Works with EED staff to develop and improve internal department systems, communications, and tools to improve efficiencies and alignment across programs
• Collaborates with EED staff on strategic planning efforts, including planning for successful department growth Program Development
• Research, write, and prepare proposals, grants, and other funding opportunities
• Assist in the management of grants awarded to EED including but not limited to budgets, compliance, and reporting
• Assist in the management and implementation of contracts, agreements, procurement, budgets, and other administrative matters
• Assist in the development and management of the EED budget Partnership Development and Maintenance
• Develops and maintains strong, lasting relationships with a range of educational and community partners

Administrative Support

• Supports administrative duties and functions as needed (e.g., expense reporting, financial processing, etc.)

Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Hawaiian Studies, Natural Resources and Environmental Management, Environmental Studies/Science, Ecology, Botany, Biology, Zoology, Forestry, Marine Science or a closely related field in natural resources or education.
• 3 years experience in the field of natural resources and/or education

Primary Qualifications

• Experience with project or program planning and management
• Exceptional administrative and organizational skills, with high attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work authentically with people from different backgrounds
• Experience with report writing and data organization and presentation
• Experience in evaluating programs and projects
• Relevant experience building and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Self-driven individual able to establish priorities, operate with multiple projects, and meet deadlines
• Ability to problem-solve, be flexible, and show good judgment in a fast-paced, multi faceted environment
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
• Willingness to learn and to develop new skills independently
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft 360 and other web-based programs

Secondary Qualifications

• Experience and/or commitment to the natural resource management and sustainability field
• Experience and/or commitment to Hawaiian culture and ʻāina-based concepts
• Experience working in or with the Hawaii Department of Education or with teachers, school administrators, and other educational institutions
• Experience in strategic communications, web design, marketing, and public relations
• Experience with event planning and facilitation

Environmental and Physical Requirements

• Available full-time Monday through Friday, as well as for possible weekends, evenings, and periodic neighbor island trips
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift 35lbs
• May be required to work in outdoor settings with wind, rain and sun exposure

Position is pending receipt of funding

Apply now: Applications will only be considered if submitted through the following application link. Cover letter required. https://www.hrsymphony.com/hrs/apply/5380/V797

*This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job

*In accordance with Federal Law, Kupu is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Applications will only be considered if submitted through the following application link: https://www.hrsymphony.com/hrs/apply/5380/V797 . Can you please submit an official application for further consideration?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• natural resource or education: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Honolulu, HI 96813

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