Maui Community Coordinator (must live in Maui County)

Aug 22 2024
Category: Other
Job Description
Must currently live in Maui County with deep ties to the social service community

Join our team as a Maui Community Coordinator and play a vital role in connecting with the local community in Maui. As a full-time position with non-exempt FLSA status, you will have the opportunity to engage with residents, businesses, and organizations to foster a strong sense of community and resilience.

Essential Duties

 

The Maui Community Coordinator lives in and has deep ties to the Maui County Community and is responsible for implementing the following:

 

  • Coordinate activities and events, including community outreach, tabling, trainings, presentations, conferences, et al.
  • Provide volunteer orientation and training for ongoing projects.
  • Create, maintain and organize program and project files, printed materials and presentations.
  • Maintain and expand community partnerships and relationships.
  • Facilitate agency-led coalitions and represent the agency on relevant approved community coalitions.
  • Conduct trainings related to the agency mission.
  • Manage grants related to training, including data collection, outcome measurement, and reporting requirements.
  • Assist Executive Director with program reporting (including tracking of objectives and outcomes), planning, and grant-writing.
  • Representing the agency at approved community events and meetings, including preparation of materials.
  • Create and develop simple graphics for digital communications.
  • Recruit for, engage, and manage the Maui Advisory Board in concert with Executive Director.
  • Participate in implementation of agency communication plan, including social media posts and management of agency social media accounts.
  • Assist the public by responding to Finding Help calls.

 

 

 

Other Duties

 

  • Research issues related to mental health to be used in agency projects and grant-writing.
  • Assist with other agency projects as assigned.
  • Participate in agency meetings and contribute to an office culture of acceptance, collaboration, compassion, and wellness.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Working Conditions: While working in person, most work will be done indoors with air-conditioning, but some work will be conducted without air-conditioning, in other facilities (schools, etc.), and also outdoors for community events.  During times when social distancing is advised or mandated, significant amounts of work time may be restricted to remote access.

 

Work Hours: Generally, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with some evenings, weekends and Neighbor Island or mainland travel.

 

Equipment & Software Use: Requires use of computer, mobile devices, laptops, headsets, projector, and others.  A variety of software programs are required such as the Office 365 Suite, Zoom Communications, and more. 

 

Mental and Physical Demands: Requires occasional lifting and moving of program supplies (up to 30 lbs), sitting at a desk with computer for extended periods, and driving personal vehicle to events and training sites. During in-person presentations, extended periods of standing may be required.  Position can sometimes have a heavy emotional demand due to interaction with the public, trainees and partners who may share their experiences with mental illness and trauma.

 

Communication Demands:  Position requires a high degree of accurate communication skill, both verbal and written. The employee must be engaging, clear, accurate, and focused to deliver trainings, and effectively implement general communications with co-workers and outside partners or consumers. The employee also must communicate promptly and in detail with agency staff to coordinate work and problem-solve.

 

 

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in a field related to MHAH’s mission (social work, public health, education, psychology, counseling, etc).  Experience in education, social services, community organizing or mental health. Demonstrated commitment to and skills in collaboration, community relations, facilitation. Demonstrated commitment to social justice, policies of inclusion, and understanding and compassion for people living with mental health issues.