UP Program Manager

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Full Time Management Waianae, HI, US

Salary Range: $67,400.00 To $75,300.00 Annually

Primary

Purpose:

Lead the ongoing implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of Kīʻapu’s land-preparation services within ʻUpena Pili. Supervise and support staff who provide culturally grounded pathways, wellness supports, cultural learning, events, and data systems that equip ʻōpio furthest from opportunity to navigate their own lives and thrive in learning, work, and life.

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Kīʻapu’s land-preparation services in alignment with the ʻUpena Pili North Star, ancestral way finding model, grant requirements, and organizational priorities;
• Translate program goals into actionable project plans and work plans, including milestones, timelines, staff assignments, and coordinated opportunities for ʻōpio;
• Provide oversight and alignment across Kīʻapu’s pathway, wellness, cultural, data, and event functions to ensure coordinated support for ʻōpio;
• Partner closely with the Lead Navigator and other ʻUpena Pili youth Program Managers to align program supports, referrals, crew experiences, seminars, and opportunities with the individualized journeys of ʻōpio and strengthen coordination across programs;
• Apply strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, and effective task management to monitor implementation, respond to uncertainty, and course correct when needed.

• Supervise, mentor, train, and support staff responsible for Kīʻapu’s pathway, wellness, cultural, data, and event functions;
• Conduct regular team meetings, individual check-ins, coaching, performance feedback, and coordinated planning;
• Set clear expectations and ensure staff follow PIDF policies, procedures, grant requirements, and standards of professional conduct;
• Cultivate a youth-centered, healing-centered, culturally nourishing team environment where staff collaborate, communicate openly, and remain focused on meaningful impact;
• Model the Navigator's Mindset through integrity, self-awareness, composure, adaptability, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn and try new approaches;
• Recognize and cultivate the gifts of staff while providing coaching that supports accountability, professional growth, and continued development.

• Use active listening, relationship-building, advocacy, and conflict-management skills to develop and maintain productive partnerships with schools, training providers, employers, health and wellness providers, cultural practitioners, and community organizations;
• Build and coordinate educational, workforce, cultural, wellness, service-learning, and skill-building opportunities that respond to the interests and goals of ʻōpio;
• Oversee partner agreements and contracted services assigned to Kīʻapu, including deliverables, communication, documentation, and service quality;
• Represent Kīʻapu and ʻUpena Pili at meetings, community events, and collaborative planning sessions.

• Monitor grant deliverables, program outputs, timelines, expenditures, and compliance requirements in coordination with the ʻUpena Pili Director and administrative and fiscal staff;
• Support budget development, purchasing, resource allocation, and fiscal monitoring to ensure program resources are used appropriately and effectively;
• Prepare and submit accurate program reports, dashboards, supporting documentation, and other required materials by established deadlines;
• Contribute to grant…