Hawaii Community Foundation

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Like all HCF team members and volunteers, the Program Officer brings a deep commitment to HCF’s mission: to inspire generosity, advocate for equity, forge connections, and invest in community to create a better Hawai‘i. The Program Officer plays a key role in advancing HCF’s Community Centered Economy (C) Sector by managing grant programs, supporting social impact investing initiatives, and cultivating strong relationships with nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and funding partners. This position helps deploy philanthropic capital through both grants and impact investments to address community priorities and advance systems change. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, the Program Officer supports the design, implementation, and evaluation of grant and investment strategies while contributing to deeper donor engagement and stewardship. The position also helps strengthen HCF’s understanding of community needs and opportunities to ensure that resources are aligned with the most effective solutions. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree required. - Minimum of five years of relevant experience in the nonprofit, philanthropic, or community development sectors preferred. - Experience in grantmaking, program management, or nonprofit evaluation. - Familiarity with social impact investing, community development finance, or mission-related investing preferred. - Ability to assess both community impact and financial sustainability when evaluating funding opportunities. - Strong understanding of Hawai‘i’s communities, including the history and complexity of Indigenous and multicultural perspectives. - Excellent relationship-building and communication skills with diverse stakeholders including nonprofit leaders, donors, and community partners. - Strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. - Ability to handle sensitive donor and client information with discretion. - Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and database systems used in grant and donor management. Requirements - Manage an assigned portfolio of C-Sector programs, including Social Impact Investing initiatives, Community Grants (O‘ahu Funds), Advancing Nonprofit Excellence, the Hawai‘i Resilience Fund, and other initiatives. - Design and implement grant programs, including developing strategies, Requests for Proposals, and selection processes. - Support the evaluation and due diligence of mission-aligned social impact investments that advance community priorities. - Coordinate grant program events, convenings, and learning opportunities for grantees and community partners. - Track program performance and community outcomes to assess effectiveness and inform future funding strategies. - Manage consultants, vendors, and external partners supporting program delivery. - Review and analyze grant and investment proposals, preparing clear funding recommendations and written summaries. - Participate in peer review and collaborative decision-making with colleagues across HCF programs. - Monitor funded projects and investments through progress reports, financial review, site visits, and evaluation of outcomes. - Respond to inquiries from nonprofit organizations and community members regarding funding opportunities. - Build and maintain trusted relationships with nonprofit leaders, community partners, and sector experts to deepen understanding of community priorities. - Support HCF’s relationships with donors, advisory committees, and private foundation clients by providing program insights and funding opportunities aligned with their interests. - Partner with Development & Donor Relations (DDR) to inform donor engagement, stewardship, and fundraising strategies. - Identify opportunities to connect donors and partners with community organizations and initiatives. - Build relationships with community finance partners, CDFIs, and mission-aligned intermediaries to advance impact investing opportunities. - Collaborate with colleagues across HCF to align grantmaking, donor engagement, and community investment strategies. - Contribute knowledge of nonprofit sector trends, community challenges, and emerging opportunities. - Work collaboratively with DDR to support comprehensive relationship management strategies for donors and partners. - Help foster a culture of learning, accountability, and shared impact within the Grants Services team. - Maintain accurate program data and documentation within HCF systems. - Track program outcomes and impact investment metrics to support evaluation and reporting. - Prepare program updates, reports, and communications materials for donors, partners, and internal leadership. - Support budget oversight and financial tracking related to grant programs. - Represent HCF at community meetings, convenings, and events. - Facilitate community conversations and gatherings that support collaboration and shared learning across the nonprofit sector. - Supervise and mentor staff as assigned. - Serve as a collaborative and knowledgeable representative of HCF in the community. - Model HCF values by acting with integrity, treating others with respect and compassion, and embracing the power of partnerships. - Perform other duties as assigned. Benefits - Works under regular office conditions with the ability to work remotely. - General office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with flexible hours, as needed. - Required to travel, as needed. - Ability to operate general office equipment including computer, copier, printers, fax machine, etc. - Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, up to 25 lbs. of general office material or equipment.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Communications Specialist exudes the heart and passion for HCF’s mission: to inspire the spirit of giving and invest in people and solutions to benefit our community. This role brings a sharp eye for emerging trends across social platforms and the strategic acumen to translate those insights into corporate communications that keep HCF’s content relevant, timely, and brand-aligned. - Support organizational visibility and community engagement by planning, executing, and evaluating daily communications initiatives. - Develop and schedule social media content. - Support email marketing campaigns. - Assist with event planning and promotion. - Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to produce clear, consistent content. Essential Position Responsibilities - Strengthen the Organizational Communications Capacity and Internal Support: - Produce clear, consistent, and mission-aligned content that strengthens engagement and program visibility. - Lead project management for communications initiatives and campaigns. - Draft, publish, and analyze social media content across organizational platforms. - Create day-to-day digital content for social and web platforms. - Monitor digital channels for responsiveness and community engagement. - Lead the development and distribution of newsletters, email campaigns, and website updates. - Own routine website maintenance to ensure content remains current and accurate. - Track key metrics across social media, email, and digital channels. - Lead planning and logistics for organizational events. - Translate emerging social media and digital communications trends into actionable recommendations. - Coordinate with internal teams and partners as needed. - Motivate top performance and accountability through clear communication of goals and objectives. Other Responsibilities - Expand skills and knowledge of the communications and philanthropic sector by attending relevant meetings, workshops, and seminars. - Serve as a knowledgeable and collaborative representative of HCF in the community. - Partner collaboratively with other staff members to ensure effective outcomes and mission-driven team culture. - Perform other tasks as assigned. Position Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field. - 3-5 years of relevant experience. - Strong writing, editing, and narrative development skills. - Familiarity with social media management and analytics tools. - Ability to manage time effectively and meet multiple deadlines. - Highly proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Internet research, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Photoshop, and PowerPoint. - Exceptional interpersonal skills. - Ability to be extremely discrete with sensitive or confidential information. - Thorough knowledge, sensitivity, and understanding of the history and complexities of Hawai‘i’s multicultural community. - Demonstrated passion for the betterment of Hawai‘i and its people. - Capable of thriving in a highly collaborative and flexible organization. Work Environment, Physical, and Mental Demands - Works under regular in-office conditions with the ability to work remotely. - General office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Required to travel as needed. - Ability to multi-task, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines. - Ability to operate general office equipment. - Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, up to 25 lbs. of general office material or equipment.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Multimedia Designer creates visually engaging and accessible multimedia assets that amplify the organization’s programs, storytelling, and community impact. This role supports design needs across digital and print platforms, producing materials for reports, social media, websites, presentations, events, and campaigns. - Working closely with the Creative Director and cross-functional teams to ensure all content is on-brand, mission-aligned, and designed to engage diverse audiences. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field, or equivalent experience. - 5+ years of design experience. - Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and digital design tools. - Strong attention to detail and visual storytelling skills. - Experience preparing files for print and digital production. Requirements - Experience in email platforms (EMP) and content management systems (CMS) and SharePoint Online websites. - Experience managing website re-design, ongoing site enhancements, and maintenance. - Experience communicating interactive ideas in-browser with front-end reference code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). - Experience integrating digital and non-digital communication practices and tools for a seamless user experience across platforms. - Solid foundation in typography, layout, graphic design and copywriting. - Excellent visual, written and oral communication skills; strong aesthetic skills. - Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with varied constituents including government officials, business and nonprofit leaders, and donors. - Ability to be extremely discrete in working with or having knowledge of sensitive or confidential information related to client and donor information, relationships, and funds. - Demonstrated capacity in handling multiple projects while effectively managing timelines and expectations. - Ability to effectively take direction and work both collaboratively and autonomously. - Organized, able to prioritize tasks, communicate progress and meet deadlines. Benefits - Motivate top performance and accountability through shared, and clear communication of collaborative goals and objectives. - Partner collaboratively with other staff members to ensure effective outcomes. - Serve as a knowledgeable and collaborative representative of HCF in the community. - Deliver excellent service to all clients (internal and external) and exceed HCF’s service standard expectations whenever possible. - Perform other tasks as assigned. Work Environment, Physical, and Mental Demands - Works under regular in-office conditions with the ability to work remotely. - General office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Varied hours to manage events as needed. - Required to travel as needed. - Ability to multi-task, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines often in tight time frames. - Ability to operate general office equipment including computer, copier, printers, fax machine, etc. - Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, up to 25 lbs. of general office material or equipment.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Strategic Communications Writer exudes the heart and passion for HCF’s mission: to inspire the spirit of giving and invest in people and solutions to benefit our community. The Writer leads the development of clear, compelling, and mission-aligned written content that elevates organizational storytelling and advances engagement efforts. - Translate organizational strategy into clear messaging frameworks and communications plans. - Serve as a lead writer and editor for high-visibility communications, including key organizational announcements, executive communication, campaign content, and strategic narratives. - Support leadership with speech writing and key messaging. - Serve as lead writer for organizational storytelling across digital and print. - Develop and maintain narrative voice and editorial standards. - Write and edit content including reports, speeches, op-eds, web content, donor materials, and campaigns. - Edit and provide quality control for content produced by others. - Translate complex or technical information into clear, compelling, and audience-centered language. - Collaborate with creative and communications staff to align written and visual storytelling. - Collaborate closely with creative, programs, development, and executive leadership teams to ensure coordinated messaging and cohesive storytelling. - Synthesize and convey HCF’s perspective and branding consistently across all platforms. - Produce original content and/or edit communication materials provided by HCF staff, partners, or contractors for target audiences. - Write issue-based, action-oriented storytelling across multiple platforms including print, digital, social, video/multimedia production, and photojournalism. - Assist with concepting, updating, and writing editorial content for the website, implementing search engine optimization (SEO) accordingly. - Support crisis communications and sensitive issues management as needed. - Motivate top performance and accountability through shared, and clear communication of collaborative goals and objectives. - Partner collaboratively with other staff members to ensure effective outcomes. - Serve as a knowledgeable and collaborative representative of HCF in the community. - Perform other tasks as assigned. Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in journalism, nonprofit, or strategic communications. - Exceptional writing, editing, and narrative development skills. - Strong ability to translate complex topics into accessible, compelling narratives. - Experience writing for executives and on diverse platforms. - Excellent editing and quality-assurance skills. - Familiarity with AP Style or similar editorial standards. - Strong understanding of digital communications and analytics. - Ability to manage time effectively meeting multiple deadlines and produce polished work with attention to detail and accuracy. - Highly proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Internet research, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. - Exceptional interpersonal skills include the ability to communicate effectively with varied constituents including government officials, business and nonprofit leaders, and donors. - Ability to be extremely discrete in working with or having knowledge of sensitive or confidential information related to client and donor information, relationships, and funds. - Thorough knowledge, sensitivity, and understanding of the history and complexities of Hawai‘i’s multicultural community as well as current events and social issues. - Demonstrated passion for the betterment of Hawai‘i and its people. - Capable of thriving in a highly collaborative and flexible organization with an appreciation and respect for colleagues of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. - Enthusiasm to continually shift and evolve to meet the needs of the community, clients, and donors. Requirements - Works under regular in-office conditions with the ability to work remotely. - General office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Required to travel as needed. - Ability to multi-task, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines often in tight time frames. - Ability to operate general office equipment including computer, copier, printers, fax machine, etc. - Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, up to 25 lbs. of general office material or equipment.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Executive Assistant (EA) exudes the heart and passion for HCF’s mission: to inspire the spirit of giving and invest in people and solutions to benefit our community. The EA is responsible for providing professional and confidential high-level administrative support to the Vice President (VP) of Strategic Communications (SC). Key responsibilities include: - Establishing and maintaining excellent communications and relationships with all vendors and staff. - Handling confidential matters of the VP-SC with sound and independent judgment. - Proactively identifying issues that could impact the successful execution of the VP’s and/or the Department’s commitments. - Engaging in frequent interaction with other members of HCF’s senior management. - Overseeing and ensuring follow-through and tracking of operational goals and work unit projects for the VP. - Managing the VP’s calendar, including travel coordination and preparation of briefing materials. - Processing expense reimbursement requests and monitoring department budgets. - Coordinating VP’s supervisory meetings and preparing meeting agendas and materials. - Fielding phone calls and emails from various stakeholders. - Maintaining VP’s files, reports, and other information/data. - Maintaining department policies and procedures. - Making business-related travel arrangements for the VP and Communications team. - Monitoring department timesheets for the VP. - Performing administrative tasks including drafting correspondence and maintaining the overall Communications department calendar. - Implementing and maintaining organized physical and computer files. - Supporting VP’s use of data systems. - Providing general support to the Communications department. - Working on special projects as assigned. - Providing front desk/welcome experience reception coverage on a rotation schedule. Qualifications - Five (5) years of experience supporting at an executive or managerial level required. - Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent related experience of minimum of five (5) years of office experience. - Minimum of three (3) years of experience with communications-oriented responsibilities preferred. - High level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet research, PowerPoint, and databases. - Knowledge of communication tactics, such as media tracking and social media is helpful. - Excellent research, analytical, writing, proofing, presentation, and organizational skills. - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work well with all types of people. - Exhibits strong leadership and work ethic skills. - Demonstrated passion for the betterment of Hawai‘i and its people. - Knowledge, sensitivity, and understanding of the history and complexities of Hawai‘i’s multicultural community. - Exceptional customer service oriented interpersonal skills. - High level of discretion in working with sensitive or confidential information. - Ability to represent HCF in a poised and professional manner. - Understanding of public relations, Web, publications, and media industries. Requirements - Ability to operate general office equipment including computer, copier, printers, fax machine, etc. - Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, up to 25 lbs. of general office material or equipment. - Works under regular office conditions with the ability to work remotely. - General office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with flexible hours as needed. - Required to travel as needed. Company Description

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Strategic Communications Director leads the execution of the organization’s communications strategy to elevate visibility, strengthen engagement, and advance mission impact. This role drives integrated communications planning across campaigns, initiatives, and organizational priorities, ensuring cohesive and compelling messaging across all channels. - Manage and mentor the Communications Specialist and Writer - Provide editorial leadership and partner closely with senior leadership - Oversee organizational events to ensure seamless planning and strong audience engagement - Lead internal communications to keep employees informed and aligned Qualifications - 10+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or related fields - Proven ability to lead communications strategy across multiple channels - Exceptional writing, editing, and narrative development skills - Excellent project and stakeholder management skills - Strong understanding of digital communications and analytics - Four (4) years minimum supervisory experience - Experience in storytelling for various platforms such as social media, blogging, print, and infographics - Ability to manage time effectively and produce polished work with attention to detail - Highly proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Internet research, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint - Exceptional interpersonal skills - Ability to be extremely discrete with sensitive or confidential information - Thorough knowledge and understanding of Hawai‘i’s multicultural community - Demonstrated passion for the betterment of Hawai‘i and its people - Capable of thriving in a highly collaborative and flexible organization Requirements - Ability to multi-task, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines - Ability to operate general office equipment including computer, copier, printers, fax machine, etc. - Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, up to 25 lbs. of general office material or equipment Benefits - Works under regular in-office conditions with the ability to work remotely - General office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Required to travel as needed