Manager, Innovation

Overview

Manager, Work Innovation role at Liliʻuokalani Trust. The Work Innovation Manager is responsible for the design, development and implementation of Native Hawaiian youth-centered programming that supports career readiness, workforce development, and entrepreneurial thinking for participants ages 12–24. Housed at the Liliʻuokalani Center (LC), this role coordinates accessible, relevant, and engaging opportunities that empower youth to explore personal strengths, identify meaningful career and entrepreneurial pathways, and build practical life and business skills.

The manager collaborates with the Life Readiness team, other LC ‘Ōlino Pathways, community partners, and industry professionals to lead practical programming that prepares Kānaka Maoli youth for future success in Hawaiʻi and globally.

• Partner with Life Readiness Director and team to design a robust suite of creative, innovative programmatic offerings that meet current and future trends in workplace skills
• Work collaboratively with LC and LT leadership to increase program integration, ensuring that wraparound supports are built into all programming to meet individual needs based on education, history, and health
• Hire, train, and manage new and existing teammates, as appropriate
• Lead teammates by modeling design thinking and creative problem-solving methodologies
• Lead and co-lead workshops and programs as appropriate and necessary
• Manage relevant certification programs according to industry standards and competencies in Hawaiʻi
• Serve as a point person for all workforce, youth employment, and entrepreneurship partnerships and opportunities
• Engage with state and local organizations focused on workforce development in Hawaiʻi
• Identify, cultivate, and develop strong programmatic partnerships with local and national service providers, including potential colocation at LC as appropriate
• Monitor internal and external metrics related to strategic plan benchmarks for workforce development
• Lead/Support forums and workshops exploring employment and entrepreneurship in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific
• Speak publicly about LC programming and assist with outreach and enrollment efforts
• Develop a robust set of program offerings supporting participants in the development of an entrepreneurial mindset and the skills necessary to succeed as an entrepreneur
• Integrate LT’s Youth Advisory Committee, increasing opportunities for youth voice and youth leadership in the Life Readiness Pathway
• Ensure that programming emphasizes global citizenship balanced with deep understanding of Native Hawaiian culture, highlighting opportunities for learning and advancement for participants while also strengthening ties to local communities
• Work collaboratively with Life Readiness Director to ensure appropriate staffing and supervision of all program spaces; provide program coverage as necessary
• Participate in program planning, budget development, program iteration, and course/event evaluation

• Contribute to the Trust’s success by accepting new assignments, helping team members, learning new skills, and collaborating as we strive to attain the Trust’s strategic goals
• Provide transportation for organization related business, such as driving staff, beneficiaries and/or families to assigned destinations
• Participate in continuing education and training opportunities for professional development
• Evening and Saturday hours required
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree (Graduate/MBA degree preferred) in field related to workforce/entrepreneurship programming for youth (business, finance, etc.)
• Understanding of Native Hawaiian culture, values, and history, with the ability to integrate these into programming
• Experience with an organization focused on workforce development
• 5+ years knowledge and experience with managing youth programs
• 3 or more years managing program staff
• Competency with employable skills software/platforms
• Experience with startup incubator and business development programs
• Deep knowledge of youth development and/or career counseling

• Collaboration:
  
  Ability to interact effectively with youth, community partners, and…