Position Summary:
As the Program Manager, you will work with the Executive Director to expand Nā Keiki O Emalia’s grief services and facilitator training sessions to five underserved areas of Maui County: Hana, Lana’i, Moloka’i, Lahaina, and Upcountry. You will work in collaboration with local leaders to offer grief support to children, teens, and their families.

Responsibilities:
•Expanding Grief Support Groups in Schools
•Reach out to Maui schools and build relationships with school personnel to gain their support and involvement in implementing support groups
•Keep training materials and resources up to date for school staff and support group facilitators
•Recruit and train volunteer facilitators to conduct grief support groups and assist in recruiting others to promote Nā Keiki O Emali’s mission
•Schedule group meetings in schools making sure the right space and resources are available
•Community Outreach – Community Leaders and Agencies
•Locate additional partner agencies and community leaders to better serve all areas of Maui County
•Schedule local community roundtable meetings to brainstorm with community members
•Share information about grief with schools and community groups to raise awareness about how children cope with loss
•Program Management and Development
•As you learn more about the program and local areas, share your ideas for how we can expand our services and better meet community needs as well as potential fundraising ideas
•Use our software to keep track of program participation (we can train) including using data and information to share with decision-makers (the Executive Director, the Board, and Stakeholders, for example)

Candidate Requirements:
•Experience working with children, families, and/or volunteers in your professional or personal life
•Comfort discussing grief with the people of Maui County and the ability to build relationships across diverse communities
•Great listening and communication skills
•Passion for working with others toward shared goals
•Excellent multi-tasking, problem-solving, and time-management skills
•Ability to learn new technologies and software
•Familiarity with diverse Maui resident populations including rural communities

Highly Desirable:
•Experience working within the Maui School System
•Experience with counseling, peer facilitation, and/or community organizing

Benefits:
Nā Keiki O Emalia offers excellent benefits. In addition to your take-home pay, you will be eligible for 100% single coverage medical and dental insurance, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, and holidays.

Other Conditions of Employment:
Successful completion of background and fingerprint checks is required due to working with children and families. Possessing a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle (mileage reimbursement available) is required. COVID-19 vaccination and boosters are preferred.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to careers@nkoemaui.org with “Program Manager” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Nā Keiki O Emalia is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including Kanaka, people of color, transgender and people of all gender identities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIIA+ candidates. We do not discriminate based on race/ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected status.