Keʻena Hoʻokele (Hilo, Hawaiʻi): Kākia Neʻepapa (Neʻepapa Assistant)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Outreach and program support
• Assist the Sr. Director of Neʻepapa with planning, coordinating, and implementing Center outreach activities and programs.
• Support communication and relationship-building with Native American language communities, language practitioners, and center partners.
• Help coordinate meetings, workshops, trainings, presentations, and other program activities.
• Administrative Support
• Maintain calendars, schedules, contact lists, program records, and other administrative materials.
• Assist with scheduling meetings and coordinating logistics for outreach activities.
• Prepare agendas, meeting materials, correspondence, sign-in sheets, and other program documents.
• Track program activities, surveys, participation, deadlines, and follow-up items.
• Communications and Resource Support
• Help collect, organize, and maintain language revitalization resources and program materials.
• Assist with updating digital and online resources, as assigned.
• Support the preparation and distribution of information to Native American language communities and partners.
• Program and Event Coordinator
• Assist with logistical arrangements for meetings, workshops, conferences, trainings and other Center activities.
• Coordinate participant communications, materials, registrations, supplies, technology, and other event needs.
• Provide on-site or virtual support during Center activities as needed.
• Documentation and Reporting
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, contacts, participation and program outcomes.
• Assist with gathering information and other documentation for the Sr. Director of Neʻepapa.
• Document outreach activities and maintain organized electronic files.
• General Support
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by the Sr. Director of Neʻepapa.
• Work collaboratively with NALRC staff and partners while demonstrating respect for Native American languages, cultures, communities, and protocols.

Skills Required

• Three years of Hawaiian language experience.
• Three years of Administrative experience.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.