Youth Engagement Specialist I - Performing Arts (Part-Time)

Role summary

Youth Engagement Specialist I - Performing Arts (Part-Time) is a role at Liliuokalani Trust in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-15. Salary: USD 21–24 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.

Job title

Youth Engagement Specialist I - Performing Arts (Part-Time)

Company

Liliuokalani Trust

Location

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Software Engineering

Salary

USD 21–24 per hour

Experience level

0-2

Degree required

No

Date posted

2026-08-15

Job description

Lili’uokalani Center (LC):

Informed by a deep understanding of the adolescent experience and grounded in Hawaiian culture, the new Liliʻuokalani Center provides Native Hawaiian youth with opportunities to connect with peers and mentors, access supportive services, and explore pathways to passion, purpose, and prosperity. As the newest initiative of Liliʻuokalani Trust, the Center serves as a vibrant youth hub where kamaliʻi can learn, play, and build connections.

The Liliʻuokalani Center is a safe, pro-social space where youth are inspired to pursue their dreams through the arts, sports, technology, life readiness, and wellness while receiving wraparound supports that help them reach their goals and thrive.

Job Purpose

The Youth Engagement Specialist I (YES I) is a frontline youth development practitioner who supports safe, welcoming, and engaging environments for youth across Liliʻuokalani Trust (LT) programs and sites. The YES I focuses on building strong, trusting relationships, supporting youth participation and general engagement, assisting with program facilitation, and maintaining operational reliability within established program structures.

The YES I works directly with youth involved in programming, offering guidance and support, and may also be asked to provide administrative assistance as needed. YES workers are an integral part of the holistic wraparound supports provided throughout Liliʻuokalani Trust programs for youth and their families.

Essential Responsibilities

Youth Engagement & Community Building

Build and maintain respectful, positive relationships with youth, families, and community members

Encourage youth participation in LT programs and services and foster a strong sense of belonging among program participants

Model appropriate behavior, healthy relationships, and effective communication

Support youth by responding to behavioral escalations appropriately and respectfully, and by providing appropriate follow-up as determined by program teams

Support the inclusion of youth voice in program development and decisions, as appropriate

Assist with welcoming participants and families to program spaces

As needed and appropriate, engage in outreach activities to recruit new program participants and raise awareness of LT programs and services

Program Facilitation

Assist with the facilitation of youth-facing programs, activities, and groups

Execute pre-established program plans, making contextual adjustments as appropriate to adapt to environment and participant need

Prepare materials and reset program spaces before and after activities

Support program transitions and participation logistics, including signing participants in and out and assisting with movement throughout spaces

Contribute to maintaining safe and supportive program environments and follow expectations for upholding safety protocols and supervision ratios

As needed and appropriate, assist with participant transportation

Enrollment & Administrative Support

Assist with participant intake, program enrollment, and the welcoming of new kamaliʻi and ʻohana

Complete data entry of registration and consent forms, including DocuSign

Complete basic documentation of activities and participant behaviors

As needed, provide operations support with program logistics, front desk and phone coverage, NetSuite, mileage logs, and vendor appointments

Team & Community Contribution

Contribute to a healthy team and program community; communicate observations and concerns to supervisors

Participate in team meetings, Communities of Practice, and trainings

Contribute to the Trust's success by accepting new assignments, supporting team members, and striving to improve organizational impact

Participate in continuing education and training opportunities for professional development

Holiday, evening, and weekend hours required as needed

Ability to travel as needed for Trust business

Practice Expectations

Works well within structure and demonstrates sound judgment

Able to execute a pre-established program plan, making adjustments as appropriate to adapt to context and environment

Works well as part of a multidisciplinary team, exhibiting respectful interactions with colleagues

Seeks assistance for high-risk situations; knows when to escalate a decision or response

Actively committed to ongoing development of facilitation and behavior management skills

Maintains professional conduct and reliability

Qualifications

Two year degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Psychology, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with youth in a program, school, community, or residential setting- experience must be in dancing programs.

Demonstrated commitment to working with Native Hawaiian communities and youth

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with young people and families

Ability to work as part of a team and follow program structures and protocols

Valid driver's license, clean traffic abstract, and access to a privately owned automobile with valid no-fault insurance

TB clearance required

First Aid and CPR/AED Certification preferred

Criminal history background check required as part of pre-employment process

Key Required Competencies

Collaboration: Ability to interact effectively with youth, families, community partners, and multi-disciplinary teams. Knowledge of community resources and services.

Ethical Practice: Models the highest level of ethics, integrity, LT values and social responsibility.

Communication: Clearly conveys and receives information and ideas to individuals or groups that engages the listener and invites response and feedback. Demonst