Job Details

The Resident Advisor is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of ʻŌlino Summer residents in the evening and during overnight hours while at Hawaiʻi Pacific University (HPU) Dormitories. This individual will work on a team to lead night-time activities, monitor dormitory areas, respond to emergencies, and provide a supportive, nurturing presence for students attending ʻŌlino Summer at Liliʻuokalani Center.

The ʻŌlino Summer Program offered by the Liliʻuokalani Trust is a youth development program focused on inspiring and empowering Native Hawaiian youth. It provides a variety of pathways for youth ages 11-18 to explore their passions and develop skills and talents, while staying connected to their culture. The program's pathways include Creative Media, Performing Arts, and a variety of other options, including sports and cultural experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a variety of night-time activities including game and movie nights, campus tours, excursions to see shows, and other events as planned.

Supervise dormitory areas during overnight hours to maintain a quiet, safe, and respectful environment.

Perform periodic rounds throughout the night to ensure resident safety and compliance with program rules.

Respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies, including medical issues, behavioral concerns, or building issues.

Serve as a first point of contact for residents who may need assistance or support during the night.

Maintain clear communication with day staff and residential life team through shift notes and handover reports.

Enforce curfew and quiet hours policies, addressing any violations according to camp guidelines.

Assist in fire drills or emergency evacuation procedures when necessary.

Support resident's emotional well-being with sensitivity and discretion, especially in cases of homesickness or anxiety.

Attend training sessions and staff meetings as required .

Uphold the camp's values of respect, inclusion, creativity, and safety .

Travel to and from neighbor islands to accompany youth as needed.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent degree.

Minimum age: 21 years old.

Prior experience working with teens in a residential, camp, or educational setting strongly preferred.

Ability to stay alert and responsive during overnight hours.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills .

Maturity, good judgment, and a calm demeanor in high-stress situations.

Background check required .

Preferred Skills and Traits:

• Understanding of the needs and dynamics of artistic or creative youth communities.
• Ability to balance rule enforcement with empathy and approachability.
• Strong conflict-resolution and crisis-management skills .
• Experience in mental health first aid is a plus.

Job Title: Resident Advisor

Reports to: Residential Life Manager, ʻŌlino Summer

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Aligned Executive: Vice President and Chief Program Officer

Department: Lili'uokalani Center

Compensation and Benefits:

Room and board will be provided for the duration of camp .

Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and inspiring arts education environment.

• Collaboration: Ability to interact effectively with youth, community partners, and multi-disciplinary teams .
• Communication: Clearly conveys and receives information and ideas to individuals or groups that engages the listener and invites response and feedback . Demonstrates good written, oral, and listening skills.
• Cultural Competence: Respects and relates well to people from varied backgrounds and is sensitive to group differences .
• Alignment with Queen's legacy: Understanding and appreciation of Queen Liliuokalani's story, her legacy and the Hawaiian Culture is foundational to staff's commitment to working with our Hawaiian children, families and communities. Demonstrates respect for and appreciation of Hawaiian values history, and culture, understanding its implication in one's work, in fostering meaningful relationships, and in embracing the community served.

Ho`omau i ka ` imi Na`auao (Continuous Learning and Improvement) : Committed to creating and reinforcing an environment of continuous learning and improvement .

Ho`ike i na Mana`o Pono (Effective Communication): Communicates with those we serve and each other in a consistent manner that results in mutual understanding, harmony, and action .

No'ono'o loi (Critical Thinking and Problem Solving): Actively and skillfully understands, conceptualizes, applies, analyzes, synthesizes, and/or evaluates information and develops and supports fact-based analyses and recommendations.

Ho'o kumu a'e or `Imi hakuhia (Innovation) : Identifies and integrates creative ideas into new or existing services and promotes effective problem-solving.

Pilina Ho`ohana a me ka Hana Hilina`i (Building Relationships and Creating Trust): Manages relationships to create optimal opportunities and move the organization forward.

Alu Like I ka Hana (Teamwork): Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others throughout the organization in alignment with the organization's objectives .

Ho`onui I ka `Ike (Capacity Building): Encourages personal growth by exhibiting trust and a belief in the capacity of others.

Mental and Physical Demands:

Ability to lift 25 lbs pounds . Requires frequent sitting, bending, standing… Performs light physical work, including climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds . Exposed to outdoor climate and diverse terrain.

Terms and Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to LT's policies and procedures.

Liliʻuokalani Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to recruit, train, and retain innovative talent from a diverse candidate pool. All employment decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, marital/civil union status, arrest and court record, domestic or sexual violence victim status, credit history, disability or veteran/military status or other applicable legally protected characteristics.