Careers
Hawaiian Council, formerly known as the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA), is seeking qualified individuals to join our growing operations. Hawaiian Council carries a kuleana to enhance the cultural, economic, political, and community development of Native Hawaiians.
We’re expanding!
Headquartered in Kapolei, Oʻahu, Hawaiian Council is a Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) certified by the U.S. Treasury department and a HUD-Certified Housing Counseling agency. We provide access to capital, financial education, and individualized financial counseling services with a focus on low and moderate-income families. Hawaiian Council serves as a National Intermediary, providing grants and loans targeting underserved communities, and community-based organizations in Hawaiʻi.
Permanent Hawaiian Council positions come with an array of benefits, including:
-
10 Paid Holidays
-
Paid Time Off
-
Medical, Dental, and Vision
-
401k With Employer Match
- 100% Employer Sponsored Life Insurance
Hawaiian Council is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Join our team today
Apply online and help us uplift lāhui. Please complete this form and upload a copy of your resume if you are interested in being considered for one of the positions we are currently recruiting for. We will review resumes and follow-up according to your skills and experience.
What We Do
Rent & Mortgage Relief
We can help you find the resources you need for your ʻohana to thrive -from mortage to utilities and assistance programs.
Kilohana
Kilohana is a collaborative of complementary change agents committed to fulfilling HTA’s vision and specific directives.
Community Programs
Our community programs work with members of our community to develop the skills and resources needed to thrive.
Join Our Community
Become a Hawaiian Council member to get the opportunity to join other kānaka in lifting, empowering and inspiring our lāhui.
Current Openings
Housing Coordinator
- Salary range – 85k to 95k
-
Recruit and maintain relationships with landlords, property managers, rental agencies, and housing providers throughout Maui County
-
Develop and expand a network of participating housing providers to support County of Maui Housing Navigator Program participant placements
-
Conduct landlord outreach, informational meetings, and engagement activities
-
Serve as the primary point of contact for participating landlords and housing providers
-
Resolve landlord concerns, participant-landlord disputes, and housing-related issues
-
Monitor landlord participation and identify opportunities to increase available hosing inventory
-
Oversee the Housing Provider and Landlord Engagement Portal
-
Ensure housing inventory information is current, accurate, and complete
-
Monitor Housing vacancies, rental rates, unit availability, and lease expiration dates
-
Review and approve housing inventory updates submitted by staff
-
Generate reports regarding housing inventory utilization and landlord participation
-
Oversee participant housing search and placement activities
-
Match eligible participants to available housing resources
-
Coordinate housing placement activities with Housing Navigators and program staff
-
Monitor participant placement timelines and occupancy levels
-
View the position description below for more details.
Housing Navigator
- Salary range – 60k to 70k
-
Provides excellent and consistent customer service and support to applicants, the client, constituents, and program team members
-
Assist applicants with the completion and submission of their program applications, as needed
-
Reviews referrals and client data for completeness and ensures that the program has received all documentation and information needed
-
Develop, maintain, and periodically update Individual Disaster Recovery Plans (IDRPs) in collaboration with participants, documenting recovery goals, identified barriers, action steps, referrals, anticipated milestones, and progress towards long-term recovery outcomes
-
Reviews applicant vulnerability factors and assign appropriate priority status to program participants
-
Conducts an orientation and introductory call to assigned applicants and requires any application documentation or information needed to make the application complete
-
Completes recertifications for continued housing assistance and monitors client progress on IDRP goals
-
Identifies client unmet needs, and coordinates services and referrals among County Programs, housing providers, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Long-Term Recovery Groups (LTRGs), and community partners to address unmet recovery needs
-
Advocate on behalf of participants with governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, landlords, service providers, and community partners to address barriers impacting disaster recovery
-
Deliver services using a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and participant-centered approach
-
View the position description below for more details.
Lighting Technician
- $28–$38 per hour, based on experience
-
Operation of GrandMA3 XT lighting console to execute manual pre-programmed cues and timecoded elements during live performances.
-
Run lighting cues accurately according to the show sequence and production timing.
-
Monitor lighting output throughout the event and make approved adjustments as needed.
-
Support performance lighting, ambient lighting, and transitions during the lūʻau.
-
Troubleshoot lighting or control issues quickly during live performances.
-
Coordinate with stage management, audio, and production leadership on timing and cues.
-
View the position description below for more details.
Audio Technician (Show Run / Playback)
- Pay – $25 to $35 hourly
-
Operate Yamaha audio consoles for live sound mixing during performances.
-
Run QLab for show playback, tracked audio, click tracks, and cue execution.
-
Execute audio cues accurately according to the run-of-show and production timing.
-
Mix live microphones, vocals, narration, and fully mic’d drums and percussion
-
Coordinate playback timing with drummers, performers, and stage leadership.
-
Conduct pre-show system checks and verify audio readiness.
- View the position description below for more details.
Retail Sales Associate
- Greets and interacts with customers.
- Consults with customers to understand their needs and preferences related to
- merchandise.
- Demonstrates and explains merchandise, selecting and suggesting options suitable for
- the customer’s needs.
- Answers customer’s questions about merchandise.
- View the position description below for more details.
Call us at 808-596-8155