Community Engagement and Development Coordinator

Job Summary

The Community Engagement and Development Coordinator will build awareness, create community partnerships, and coordinate donations and volunteers to support families affected by the August 2023 Maui wildfires. Based on Maui, the Coordinator will build relationships with local community members and support outreach and engagement strategies to build the organization’s capacity to empower families on their journey to recovery. Working directly with the Director of Donor and Community Relations, this position will be supervised on-island by the Maui Family Services Manager.

Family Promise of Hawaiʻi (FPH) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to transform the lives of families with children in Hawaiʻi facing homelessness by providing housing, resources, and support. Founded in 2005, FPH serves hundreds of families on Oʻahu and Maui through interim housing, rental assistance, case management, and wraparound services.

This full-time position will begin on January 26, 2025 and end on December 13, 2025, and is offered through a partnership with Kupu and AmeriCorps.

Essential Job Functions

Community Awareness and Engagement (50%)

• Engage more community members in service of FPH’s mission by helping to plan and coordinate fundraising and outreach events — including working with vendors, community partners, and other stakeholders — and attending external community events.
• Share how FPH’s work is transforming lives by capturing the stories of families served by FPH through photos, videos, and interviews.
• Collaborate with the FPH team to cultivate new donors and steward existing donors through events and communications that showcase the impact that donors are making.
• Increase awareness of Family Promise of Hawaiʻi by coordinating communications and maintaining a dynamic brand presence through FPH’s social media platforms, email newsletter, website, and other channels.

Volunteer Coordination and Engagement (50%)

• Support FPH’s ability to grow and serve more families by coordinating and expanding the frequency of its volunteer opportunities.
• Work with the FPH team to recruit, retain, and celebrate volunteers from a variety of sources, including civic groups, schools, businesses, congregations, and more.
• Provide an on-site presence for volunteers to organize meals and supplies, coordinate workdays, and record hours.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders effectively and share impactful stories through various mediums.
• Creative marketing abilities to promote initiatives and maintain brand consistency.
• Proficiency in digital tools and platforms for outreach and content creation, including social media platforms and website content management systems (CMS).
• Experience in event coordination with attention to detail and relationship-building.
• Understanding of volunteer management principles to create meaningful experiences.
• Ability to conduct effective community outreach and build relationships.
• Strong organizational and time management skills for multitasking.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and dynamic work environments.
• Genuine passion for community service and positive social impact.

Eligibility

The Coordinator must be based on Maui. This position is offered through a partnership with AmeriCorps, which has the following requirements:

• Be 17 years or older.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be working towards one.
• Hold one of the following citizenship or legal residency statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card status).
• Selected participants are offered a conditional acceptance and must meet AmeriCorps criminal history check requirements.

Our Commitment to Equity

In line with Family Promise of Hawaiʻi’s core values, we are committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, equity, social justice, and antiracism throughout our work. We value the different forms of experience and expertise on our team, and we strive to build an organization that leverages each employee’s unique skills and perspectives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to this position, even if you’ve had a less traditional career path or don’t think you check every box in the job description.

Living Allowance and Benefits

AmeriCorps provides an annual living allowance of $37,440 ($18/hour) while you are serving in this program. The living allowance is paid biweekly and deposited directly into your bank account.

Benefits provided by Family Promise of Hawaiʻi include:

• A passionate team and mission-driven work environment.
• Parking stall at the Family Promise of Hawaiʻi office.
• 13 holidays annually (including 3 floating holidays).
• Monthly cell phone stipend.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

Benefits through our partnership with Kupu and AmeriCorps include:

• Healthcare benefits and childcare assistance: You will be eligible for health coverage at no extra cost. You will also be eligible for childcare assistance through AmeriCorps.
• When you successfully complete your year of service, you will be eligible to receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $7,395.
• Assistance with federal student loans, including forbearance and, after you successfully complete your term of service, you are eligible to have the interest incurred during service paid in full.

Application

This position is offered through AmeriCorps VISTA. We will review applications on a rolling basis. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply before December 15, 2024.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wailuku, HI 96793

Salary : $18