Program Officer - Natural Environment Sector

HCF’s Collaboration Philosophy At the Hawai’i Community Foundation (HCF), we believe that an organization’s team as a “whole is greater than the sum of its parts” (Aristotle). To us, this means that we are committed to be a collaborative ‘ohana (family) that lives and actionizes our mission, respects and cares for each other, and innovates and learns together. We understand that we must rely upon all our individual strengths as we partner to provide excellent value and achieve effective results for our generous donors, community partners, and all of Hawai’i’s people. We are excitedly looking forward to enhancing our team with the addition of a Program Officer. Position Summary Like all HCF team members and volunteers, the Program Officer exudes the heart and passion for HCF’s mission: to inspire generosity, advocate for equity, forge connections and invest in community to create a better Hawai‘i. Specifically, the Program Officer’s role is to support the natural environment portfolio of work, managing key projects, communications, data, and reporting functions all while facilitating community impact. The Program Officer will also make effective grants and other community investments through stewardship of various funds at HCF and servicing advisory committees and contracted partners. This is a key position that provides leadership for a diverse body of work in natural resource management and a set of grantmaking programs and clients. Additionally, the position may support the development of grant program strategies and carry out special projects. Essential Position Responsibilities Key responsibilities fall within primary areas of focus and are as follows: Project Management Coordinate the work of numerous contractors and partners for effective project implementation and alignment with program goals. Support activities and partners to further natural environment sector goals. Manage external meetings and events to facilitate successful partner engagement. Support budget and spending oversight, including invoice review and expenditure tracking. Information & Data Management Develop and manage data systems, including collection instruments and management protocols. Collect and manage data, including information regarding Hawaii’s natural resources, infrastructure, financers and funding, decision-makers and decision-making forums, stakeholder perspectives and preferences, email lists, etc. Communications Draft initiative and program informational, advocacy, and reporting materials, including funding applications, progress reports, FAQs, newsletters, social media posts, etc. Collaborate with internal communications staff to enhance communications outcomes. Grant Review and Monitoring Develop and administer funding opportunities. Review and evaluate grant proposals and provide written summaries and funding recommendations. Participate with colleagues on grant programs including proposal review and peer…