Executive Director- Hui o Ko'olaupoko

JOB TITLE: Hui o Ko’olaupoko Executive Director

JOB TYPE: 0.50 FTE part-time with opportunity to grow into full-time based on funding availability
SALARY: part-time starting at $35,000 salary with benefits and 401k

LOCATION: Kailua, HI

Hui o Ko’olaupoko (HOK) is looking for a part-time Executive Director to provide overall strategic and operational management  to further the organization’s  mission of protecting ocean health by restoring the ‘āina: mauka to makai. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of ecosystem and natural resource management and an understanding of the cultural and environmental issues effecting the Ko`olaupoko moku.

The Executive Director is supported by the current HOK Board of Directors and HOK staff including the Project Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, and part-time Accountant. Please visit our website to learn more about Hui o Ko’olaupoko http://www.huihawaii.org/

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote the Vision and Mission of Hui o Ko'olaupoko
• Act as a spokesperson for the organization
• Strong fiscal capacity to manage and maintain current funding sources
• Identify new funding sources and oversee the development of fundraising plans
• Write grants, contracts, and other documents to fund & implement HOK projects and programs
• Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the organization's programs and services
• Establish positive relationships and collaborative arrangements with community stakeholders
• Foster a strong staff and volunteer team

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in a related field
• Grant-writing experience
• Knowledge of leadership and management practices as they relate to non-profit organizations
• Strong administrative and operational management skills
• Strong communication skills with a variety of audiences
• Demonstrated expertise in water/environmental resource management or other closely related fields

Desired Qualifications

• 3 or more years of progressive management experience in an environmental sector organization
• Knowledge of Hawaiian ecosystems and Hawaiian culture

TO APPLY

Send a cover letter that details how your experience would allow you to further HOK’s mission as a non-profit organization in the Koʻolaupoko community. Detail the reasons for your interest in the position and how your background corresponds to the position requirements. Application packets must include: a cover letter, resume and a list of references with contact information. Please submit application packets to info@huihawaii.org by      5 P.M., Sunday March 31, 2019.

Description of Opportunity