HCAN is hiring a full-time, term-limited Project Coordinator for WIC Language Access who will assist our Director of Research and Economic Policy (Project Manager) to implement grant-funded activities for the Hawaiʻi WIC Community Innovation and Outreach Project (WIC CIAO). The project will focus on increasing WIC awareness, enrollment, and retention for Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Filipino families across the state. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating activities and collaborating with partners and stakeholders to successfully achieve project goals in accordance with federal guidelines. The project is grant-funded through October 31, 2024.

WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. This federal nutrition program connects eligible individuals to critical nutrition resources and support. In Hawaiʻi, WIC provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding counseling and referrals for nearly 26,000 participants, including 5,700 pregnant and postpartum individuals, 5,800 infants up to 12 months, and 14,500 children under age 5.  In 2020, only 55 percent of all eligible individuals in Hawaiʻi participated in WIC, equating to a shortfall of more than 21,000 individuals.

The Hawaiʻi WIC CIAO project will produce culturally and linguistically appropriate WIC outreach materials for Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Filipino families. The materials will be shared widely with local WIC clinics, grassroots groups, and community coalitions. HCAN will be partnering with Hawaiʻi Coalition for Immigrant Rights, Next Gen Hawaiʻi, WIC Waimānalo Health Center, other local WIC clinics, and the State WIC office to develop materials and conduct digital as well as in-person outreach to families in target communities. 

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I. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Collaborate with Project Manager to develop and implement project activities 
• Maintain effective ongoing communication with partners 
• Build strong working relationships with partners and stakeholders 
• Coordinate outreach and media activities 
• Engage community coalitions to share project updates and disseminate resources 
• Coordinate and facilitate virtual and in-person meetings 
• Take detailed notes and maintain accurate project records 
• Track programmatic and fiscal progress toward project goals 
• Assist in preparing required reports 
• Other duties as assigned 

II. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability preferred. 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience. 
• Expertise and experience will include familiarity with WIC, children and families, food security, and/or economic security. 
• Experience successfully implementing collaborative projects with government and community partners. 

• Familiarity with Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and/or immigrant communities.  
• Experience successfully executing multi-media public service announcement campaigns. 
• Excellent oral and written communication. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relationships. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with community organizations and public agencies. 

• Great organizational skills.  
• Ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively within structured and time sensitive environments.  
• Ability to work proactively and problem solve, both independently and in teams. 
• Experience creating and managing work plans and time-sensitive deliverables and deadlines. 
• Experience managing grants and projects and writing reports. 

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs, digital applications, and social media tools.  

III. WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Generally good working conditions with little or no exposure to extremes of heat.  
• Equipment Use: Computer, general office equipment. 
• Working remotely and in-person. 
• Work Hours:  Generally 8:00 - 4:30 Monday through Friday, occasional evenings and weekends.   

IV. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Generally sedentary work. 
• Occasional days in excess of eight hours. 

V. MENTAL DEMANDS

• Consistent demand for working cooperatively  
• Frequently stressful as deadlines need to be met.  
• Frequent interruptions and changes of pace requiring flexibility. 
• Consistent demand for multiple task management. 
• Consistent demand for sound judgement 

About HCAN

Hawai‘i Children’s Action Network (HCAN) is an independent, nonpartisan children’s policy and advocacy non-profit organization. Our mission is to build a unified voice educating and advocating for Hawai‘i’s children. HCAN engages, educates, empowers and mobilizes families, community leaders, and policy makers to improve the health, education, safety, economic security and development of Hawaii’s children. We provide information on child well-being, stimulate dialogue on children's issues, and promote accountability and action. 

Our commitment to equity

HCAN is committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strive to create an inclusive, supportive work environment that values each employee’s unique skills and perspectives. Meet our current board and staff here.

One of HCAN’s organizational goals is to build the capacity of excluded and unheard communities to shift and change systems of power and oppression, and this begins with our own staff. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who are traditionally underrepresented in the policy and advocacy space, even if you’ve had a less traditional path or don’t feel like you check every box.

Hiring process

Submit your resume and cover letter below. We will begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

Compensation and benefits

The salary for this full-time, term-limited position is $68,000 - $70,000.

Benefits at HCAN include:

• A primarily remote working environment
• A family-friendly work culture with opportunities for flexible scheduling
• Laptop, virtual phone line, and other work-from-home supplies
• 20 days of paid time off and 15 holidays
• 20 days of paid family and medical leave
• Medical and dental insurance (100% of premium covered for employee)
• Flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses
• Cell phone and internet stipend
• Opportunities to attend conferences and other professional development
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution (contribution starting in 2023)

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