Hawaiʻi Sentinel Landscape Coordinator
Hawaiʻi Sentinel Landscape Steering Committee (SLSC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual as the Coordinator for this newly designated landscape. The coordinator will lead an array of public and private partners to develop and achieve diverse natural and cultural resource conservation goals within the landscape’s geographic boundaries (Hawaiʻi Island, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu – excluding urban Honolulu, and possibly portions of Maui). This individual will also collaborate with coordinators from the other Sentinel Landscapes across the United States and coordinate with the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership Federal Coordinating Committee (FCC). This individual will also be responsible for hiring an additional coordinator position.
The coordinator is expected to be a “force multiplier” who will unify the day-to-day operations of the Hawaiʻi Sentinel Landscape Partnership to help define and achieve agreed-upon collaborative goals. This individual should be organized, have superior people and problem-solving skills, and be committed to helping the partnership achieve its on-the-ground projects. The coordinator’s primary duties are to assist the partnership in maintaining focus on its shared missions and goals by facilitating the creation of an implementation plan. The coordinator will act as the Partnership’s spokesperson with the FCC, the media, and non-partnership organizations.
The coordinator will be a full-time employee and will work with the Hawai’i SLSC, Federal Affairs staff, and with partners to apply for and administer grants. This is an exceptional opportunity to help advance an extraordinary land and natural resources conservation partnership and “move the needle” for projects that benefit economy, culture, and natural environment of Hawaiʻi, all with the goal of maintaining long-term military readiness/mission sustainment and climate resilience across the landscape.
Duties and Responsibilities
Consistent with guidance provided by and in close coordination with partnership members, the coordinator positions will be expected to collaborate and also work independently to define and achieve both near- and long-term goals and objectives of the Hawaiʻi Sentinel Landscape. The coordinator will need to move seamlessly between leadership, management, and support roles, depending on the specific task. All tasks are expected to be completed in a timely and responsive manner. The coordinator is expected to avoid actual or perceived conflicts of interest and act impartially, avoiding any undue bias and influence on the partnership’s vision, mission, and goals.
Duties and responsibilities fall into four general categories:
Independent Day-to-day to management of partnership operations
Convene and facilitate an executive-level group which will include representatives of the Department of Defense (INDOPACOM, Navy, Army, Marines, and Air Force), Department of the Interior (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service), U.S. Department of Agriculture (U.S. Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service), Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources, and other local and non-governmental organizations identified by core federal and state partners.
Create and convene working groups which plan and implement priorities for the Hawaiʻi Sentinel Landscape.
Provide strategic vision development, assessment, and assistance to the Partnership.
Assist the Partnership in maintaining focus on its shared mission and goals by maintaining a strong understanding of each partnership member’s goals, primarily as they relate to the Hawaiʻi Sentinel Landscape.
Keep track of and be prepared to report out to others the status of working group activities.
Thoughtfully communicate with executive and working group members between meetings as needed.
Lead charge of the day-to-day revision and management of the Hawaiʻi Sentinel Landscape 2023-2026 Implementation Plan, including making recommendations about prioritization to partnership members and compiling GIS data base.
Ensure coordination and integration of the implementation plan and military installation Integrated Natural Resource Management plans.
Facilitate carrying out the implementation plan in collaboration with Steering Committee and External parties.
Proactively keep partnership members aware of status on key milestones.
Establish a system for tracking and reporting on metrics to the FCC and donors that communicate the impact of the Hawaiʻi Sentinel Landscape.
Educate potential partners, landowners, and the broader community regarding the Sentinel Landscape partnership; represent the partnership in conferences, seminars, and educational workshops.
Serve as the Partnership spokesperson to non-partnership organizations and the media.
Oversee and supervise support staff, including resilience specialists that support the partnership.
Regular in-person engagement and community involvement.
National-level coordination and communication
Serve as the primary point of contact for the Hawaiʻi Sentinel Landscape for the FCC.
Collaborate with coordinators and staff from other sentinel landscapes (SL) to enhance learning across partnerships.
Synthesize knowledge from other locations and lessons learned from other SL.
Develop the annual Report of Accomplishments.
Attend National Sentinel Landscapes meetings, trainings, and conferences.
Measure progress on the implementation plan using metrics developed by the partnership.
Review and update progress on the Implementation Plan
Pursue and manage funding
Efficiently review funding opportunities forwarded from national and/or partnership members to assess applicability to the Hawaiʻi Sentinel Landscape.
Seek out additional sources of public and/or private funding as needed.
On an ongoing basis, provide specific recommendations about which funding opportunities to pursue.
Create and maintain a list of funding opportunities to help the partnership prioritize and plan for proactively pursuing those opportunities.
When pursuit of specific funding opportunities has been approved, take charge of proposal writing and submission in coordination with appropriate partnership members.
Foster synergy between all partners such that negative competition dynamics relating to funding opportunities are avoided.
Assist in grant writing.
Broader outreach/partnership building
Establish and maintain strong relationships with partnership members while also recruiting new partners.
Ensure that new partners’ missions and priorities are in alignment with the Hawaiʻi Sentinel Landscape.
Assist in development of outreach materials and communicating key aspects of the SL program within and outside of the SLSC.
Communicate SLSC partner priorities and missions (including, but not limited to, Department of Defense, Federal, State, and local partners) to audiences most critical to the Hawaiʻi Sentinel Landscape.
Draft, seek approval for, and administer a communications plan targeting key audiences.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in one or more of the following fields (or related): Public Relations; Strategic Communications; Natural Resources Conservation; Land Use Planning/ Urban Planning; Political Science; Law/Legal; Project Management
Proven visionary leader with ability and capacity to objectively coordinate diverse interests to achieve large-scale goals.
Working knowledge/solid understanding of the military culture and operations (e.g., military personnel ranks, customs and courtesies, unit organizational structure, forces’ capabilities, etc.).
Broad understanding of political, cultural, economic, and environmental issues within the state and landscape footprint.
Experience working with agricultural community, local governments, and/or private landowners on conservation projects.
Experience working and building trust with Native Hawaiian community organizations and communities.
Experience working with land use planning and familiarization of State and County zoning and land use designations.
Familiarization of State and County databases.
Comprehension of basic real estate transactions and language.
Professional experience working with ESA regulatory requirements for terrestrial wildlife, such as Habitat Conservation Plans, Critical Habitats, and/or military Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans.
Professional experience in partnership building and management.
Broad understanding of political, cultural, economic, and environmental issues within the Hawaiʻi Sentinel Landscape boundary and within the state itself.
Superior interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Proficient with standard Microsoft Office software (or equivalent).
Proven ability to plan, organize, and lead highly productive and timely video-based meetings that include external participants.
Must have skills to foster trust and bring diverse groups together, identify gaps, and address potential duplication with an understanding of various federal programs and how these systems operate.
Must have and maintain valid (HI) driver’s license.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision.
Ability to travel occasionally to out-of-state meetings and inter-island.
Desired Qualifications
Career experience working for or with federal or state agencies.
Career experience working in the state within the past 5 years.
Strong understanding of the relationship between SLSC partners, including, but not limited to, Department of Defense testing and training mission, and the state’s natural and cultural resource challenges, etc.
Experience or familiarity with coordinating between federal agencies and working with federal funding and budgeting.
Working knowledge of Hawaiʻi ecosystems and/or one or more their associated ESA-listed or candidate species, and Native Hawaiian history, culture, and resources. Hawaiian language a plus.
Proven successful fundraising experience with public agencies, private foundations, and/or corporations, with a focus on grants.
Experience working with Hawaiʻi State agencies and local municipalities within the state.
Proficient with project management software.
Compensation
$100,000 - $150,000 a year, commensurate with experience. This position is full-time exempt of 40 hours per week. This position is initially funded by OSD for two years, with an expectation for continued funding based on performance. The coordinator will participate in annual performance reviews.
Location
This position will be based in Hawaiʻi. The coordinator may work from home and a virtual home office may be required. However, the position may be housed part time with a partner organization or agency, depending on needs and opportunities.
Benefits & Paid Time Off
Full-time salaried employees working an average of 40 hours per week are eligible to participate in our group medical and dental insurance plans if elected. Coverage would begin on the first of the month after the hire date. LegacyWorks contributes 50% of the cost for medical coverage at the Gold Tier plan level and 50% of the cost for dental coverage. No contributions towards the costs of dependents are covered at this time. LegacyWorks also offers two types of health savings account options.
Every employee of LegacyWorks is eligible to participate in our 401k plan after working 6 months or 1200 hours. We do not offer any match contribution at this time. The Director of Operations will provide more information about this as the eligibility date approaches or upon request.
Except for employees of fiscally-sponsored programs or where office expenses are covered by other means, LPW provides a flat $100 monthly payment as part of the wages paid via payroll to assist with the costs of a home office including computer, desk, monitor, internet and cell phone service, etc. to employees working a minimum average of 16 hours per week.
LegacyWorks has an unlimited paid time off policy that encompasses holidays, sick days, and vacation days. Since being away from work affects team members, projects, partners and clients, leave needs to be arranged and well coordinated to ensure we meet our obligations and responsibilities and operate within our shared principles.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Workplace
LegacyWorks is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture. LegacyWorks Group is committed to increasing the diversity of the team, including board and staff, and continuing to improve compensation and benefits. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and value life experience and achievements. All employees and applicants for employment are not to be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
To Apply:
Email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Angela@legacyworksgroup.com, with Hawaiʻi Sentinel Landscape Coordinator Position in the subject line. Applications are only accepted electronically. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled (interviews anticipated to be scheduled December - January).
About LegacyWorks Group
LegacyWorks Group is proud to serve as the Support Organization for the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership, and in this role manage funding from federal agency partners and serve as the place of employment for Sentinel Landscape employees including Coordinators and Resilience Specialists.
Our team is open-hearted, entrepreneurial and highly collaborative. Team members have a variety of leadership, facilitation and project management experience as well as a diversity of cultural and educational backgrounds. We seek curious candidates with big hearts and sharp minds who learn fast. Our team members are comfortable with complex challenges that require collaboration, innovation, diplomacy, relationship building, leadership and high levels of partner and community engagement. We approach new ideas and challenges with optimism and show up open, curious and committed to learning. Our work requires a commitment to exploring the edges of what is possible and thus requires continuous personal and professional growth.
We seek out high impact opportunities that often will not move forward unless we can play one or more catalytic roles including facilitation, project management, process design, strategy development, planning, leadership development, community engagement, securing and structuring funding or financing, designing and launching funds, data dashboard development and more.