Job Description

 

Join our 'Ohana!

Partners in Development Foundation is one of Hawaiʻiʻs foremost local nonprofits, operating since 1997. We lead with our values of aloha and service, supporting some of our most vulnerable youth and families throughout the state with education and programs that build healthy, resilient families and communities. Weʻve served more than 128,000 family members in our 25 years of service (see pidf.org). This opportunity is a chance to work with and support a dynamic leadership team committed to making a difference in the lives of keiki and ʻohana. Explore the chance to join our team and contribute in a meaningful, rewarding, and positive work environment devoted to building a better Hawaiʻi for today and tomorrow.

Primary Purpose

Support the planning, execution and completion of various Youth Justice projects as assigned by the director.

Essential Duties

• Assist management and partner agencies to accomplish project planning and execution;
• Support partnership implementation with research, analysis, data gathering, and other needs, as appropriate;
• Make recommendations for methods and processes to achieve goals;
• Assist director with:
• + Scheduling and coordinating meetings, convenings, preparing meeting notes for circulation;
• + Coordination of team and workgroups, including monitoring grant or contract deliverables, timeline, scheduling check-in meetings, monitoring reports due;
• + Preparation and dissemination of reports, promotional and education materials;
• + Coordination of data collection, data management, analyses, and reporting for Kawailoa implementation and Kellogg grant requirements;
• + Assisting workgroups, e.g., assist with preparing presentations and collateral material for projects, and other efforts;
• Support communications, development and maintenance of communication resources, including infographics, dashboards, PowerPoint, Canva, etc.;
• Maintain electronic files and folders with up to date documents and record of project milestones.

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned.

Work Hours

• Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm or as determined by the supervisor and scheduled meetings of Kawailoa partners;
• Some events and standing committee meetings on weekends at various times.

Working Conditions

• Office setting;
• Partner or program sites;
• Traveling in personal vehicle to and from program sites, meetings, or events;
• Travel to the neighbor islands and U.S. continent may be required.

Equipment Use

Computer and/or laptop, office and/or work cell phone/Bluetooth, printer, scanner, copier, voice recorder.

Mental, Physical, and Communication Demands

Mental:

• Consistent adherence to the practice of PIDF’s five core values that are used as a guiding force in the success of all of its programs;
• Possess a positive, growth mindset;
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment;
• Analytical, critical thinking skills;
• Detail-oriented, proactive problem-solver;
• Ability to follow instructions, perform requested tasks and willingness to accept flexible assignments;
• Self-directed, able to work with minimum supervision.

Physical:

• Able to work on the computer for majority of work day;
• Able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds occasionally;
• Able to stand, sit, kneel and bend.

Communication:

• Exhibit courteous and professional demeanor towards program participants, staff and administration via verbal, written, physical, and electronic correspondence;
• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Required:

• Associate’s degree in communications or related field and one (1) years of experience in project management required;
• Experience creating models, tables, and functional workbooks in Excel;
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.);
• Must have access to a vehicle, have a valid driver's license, a safe and responsible driving record, and current no-fault auto insurance, with at least $100K in bodily injury liability per person and $25K in property damage liability.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field and three (3) years of experience in project management;
• Familiarity with various research methods and related protocols.

All positions require that the incumbent have no record of any crime against a child or other vulnerable person. We conduct periodic criminal background checks as a condition of employment.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Partners in Development Foundation is an EEO employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all applicants, employees and program participants. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Cindy Quach, HR Director
Address: 2040 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
Telephone #: 808-521-2077

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, please visit the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfmfor the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Honolulu, HI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Project management: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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