Farm Box Coordinator

Essential Duties

• Recruit schools and organizations that may want planter boxes;

• Coordinate planter box production, shipment, delivery, installation and maintenance for schools and community organizations;

• Provide training opportunities to familiarize schools and community organizations with the planter box and its operations manuals;

• Visit planter box sites to ensure that planter boxes are operating effectively;

• Maintain a clear and consistent line of communication with vendor and MAF staff; 

• Maintain project forms, keep accurate records of all sites that planter boxes are installed including memorandum of understanding (MOU)s;

• Work with the program manager to gather data to complete interim and final reports.

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned including, but not limited to:

• Produce web posts about the program;

• Maintain site and equipment and; 

• Assist with program reporting.

Work Hours

• Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm or otherwise determined by the supervisor;

• Position requires regular and predictable attendance;

• Some nights and weekends may be required.

Working Conditions

• Work at Pearl City office, Kamaile Academy School (Waiʻanae) and other field sites as needed;

• Travel in personal vehicle to and from program sites;

• Travel to neighbor islands for extended stays as needed.

Equipment Use

Personal vehicle, computer and/or laptop, printer, scanner, copier, fax machine, office and/or work cell phone/Bluetooth, camera, scientific equipment.

Mental, Physical and Communication Demands

Mental:

• Consistent adherence to the practice of MAF’s core values that are used as a guiding force in the success of all of its programs;

• Must be keenly aware of and attentive to program participants;

• Must be able to analyze and problem solve;

• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize;

• Must possess strong interpersonal skills.

Physical:

• Must be physically fit and able to keep up with the student and teachers in sailing, gardening, hiking, and swimming;

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis;

• Must be able to sit and work at desk for extended period of time.

Communication:

• Must exhibit courteous and professional demeanor towards program participants, staff and administration via verbal, written, physical, and electronic correspondence;

• Must possess strong communication skills;

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Education, Hawaiian Culture or equivalent;

• Experience in student or professional teaching in Mathematics and/or Science at the intermediate and pre algebra level;

• Must be able to deliver creative and engaging projects that integrate the Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards in the content of math, science, Hawaiian culture and language arts;

• Familiarity with applied mathematics instruction to the algebra level;

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Windows and Apple operating systems and iOS; 

• Some background in laboratory or field research greatly preferred;

• Must have access to a vehicle, have a valid driver's license, a safe and responsible driving record, and current no-fault auto insurance, with at least $100K in bodily injury liability per person and $25K in property damage liability.

All positions require that the incumbent have no convictions of any crime against a child or other vulnerable person. We conduct periodic criminal background checks as a condition of employment.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification.  It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.  Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Mālama ‘Āina Foundation is an EEO employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all applicants, employees and program participants. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Name and/or Title: Cindy Quach, HR Manager

Address: 2040 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, HI 96817

Telephone #: 808-521-2077

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, please visit the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.