(CASUAL) Project Mohala Huaka’i Coordinator

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Hilo, HI

Job Type: Part-Time Temporary

Job Number: 2023-01212

Department: University of Hawai’i at Hilo

Division: College of Arts and Sciences – History

Opening Date: 06/15/2023

Closing Date: 6/22/2023 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Number:: CASUAL

Description

Title: Project Mohala Huaka’i Coordinator

Hiring Unit: CAS, Social Sciences, History Department

Position: ***Casual Hire***

Location: UH Hilo

Date Posted: June 15, 2023

Closing Date: June 22, 2023

Salary: $22.54/hour

Full time/Part time: Part-time, no more than 19 hours/week

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Casual Hire temporary appointment is expected to begin June 16, 2023 or soon thereafter. Not to exceed 89 days. Continuation is dependent on satisfactory performance, program needs and availability of funding.

Duties:

1. Coordinates huaka’i (fieldtrips) for early college program for Hawaii high school students in partnership with Lili’uokalani Trust, Youth Development. Organizes and facilitates huaka’i to wahi pana (storied places) throughout the island. Assists with the overall operation of the Project Mohala Program at the UH-Hilo campus.
2. Plans each huaka’i (logistics) and the curriculum for each excursion. Prepares mo’olelo to share at each wahi pana as well as activities suited to each location.
3. Supervises students and assigns responsibilities to peer-mentor supports for each huaka’i.
4. Communicates with project director, Lili’uokalani Trust staff, faculty, students and peer-mentors to organize the program experience.
5. Supervises Project Mohala Program Facilitator.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university.
• At least one (1) year of experience working with youth and/or engaging in community projects.
• Knowledge of Hawai’i Island history/mo’olelo, communities, UH-Hilo academic programs and Lili’uokalani Trust programs.
• Experience organizing and planning group activities.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, History, or Hawaiian Studies. Teaching experience or advising experience with Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students.
• Experience organizing large-group huaka’i (fieldtrips) to locations on Hawai’i Island.

To Apply:

Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. A complete application must include: (1) cover letter explaining how you satisfy the minimum qualifications; (2) resume; (3) names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references; and (4) transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment). Please do not include any self-identifying photos they will be redacted. PLEASE REDACT REFERENCES TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTH DATES ON TRANSCRIPT COPIES. All requested documents/information will become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the hire date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.

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Inquiries: Kerri Inglis,

Please refer to the Project Mohala Huaka’i Facilitator Casual Hire when making inquiries.

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