Cultural Coordinator

Job overview

The Cultural Coordinator role is hybrid, with work across office, remote, school, community, cultural, outdoor, and program settings based in Waianae, HI. Pay is $51,700–$57,800 per year. The role supports Kīʻapu and youth programs across ʻUpena Pili through culturally grounded learning and experiences. The coordinator integrates Native Hawaiian values, knowledge, practices, and relationships into youth programming. By facilitating cultural experiences, collaborating with Navigators and community practitioners, and using feedback to improve offerings, the role supports ʻōpio identity, belonging, well-being, and navigational capacity.

What you'll do

• Develop culturally grounded learning aligned with program priorities
• integrate Native Hawaiian values, knowledge, language, moʻolelo, and ʻāina-based learning
• create opportunities for youth to explore identity, genealogy, place, purpose, and kuleana
• plan and facilitate workshops, huakaʻi, service-learning, and cultural experiences
• prepare learning goals, materials, protocols, and safety considerations
• build reciprocal relationships with practitioners, kūpuna, and community organizations
• collaborate with Navigators and youth programs
• maintain records, gather feedback, and improve offerings
• protect participant privacy and cultural knowledge.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cultural coordinator

hybrid

waianae hi

native hawaiian culture

youth development

cultural education

ʻāina-based learning

huakaʻi

community partnerships

kīʻapu

ʻupena pili

$51,700–$57,800/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience. Hybrid work includes frequent travel to sites on Oʻahu and Molokaʻi; travel to the continental U.S. may be required. Evening or occasional weekend schedule adjustments may be needed.

About the employer

Partners In Development is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.