Instructor

Position Overview

ChangeMakers Hawaiʻi is seeking experienced professionals to serve as instructors or subject matter experts in a virtual Small Business Development training program designed to support Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs.

Instructors will provide practical guidance, tools, and real-world insights that help participants build strong, sustainable businesses. Instruction may include teaching virtual workshops, leading discussions, or providing technical training in specific business areas.

This is a contract-based opportunity for professionals who are passionate about supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs and community economic development.

Instruction Topics May Include

We are currently seeking instructors with expertise in areas such as:

• Small business finance and financial literacy
• Accounting systems and bookkeeping
• Access to capital and lending
• CDFIs and community finance
• Business planning and operations
• Legal structures for small businesses
• Payroll and HR systems
• Business systems and technology
• Economic development and entrepreneurship ecosystems
• Scaling and sustaining mission-driven businesses

Additional topics may be considered depending on instructor expertise.

Responsibilities

Instructors may be asked to:

• Lead one or more virtual training sessions or workshops
• Provide practical instruction tailored to small business owners
• Share tools, frameworks, and real-world examples
• Participate in occasional Q&A sessions with participants
• Coordinate with program staff on curriculum alignment and scheduling
• Provide optional resources or materials to support participant learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in business, finance, accounting, lending, or economic development
• Experience supporting entrepreneurs, small businesses, or community enterprises
• Ability to explain complex concepts in clear, practical terms
• Experience teaching, facilitating workshops, or providing technical assistance
• Understanding of Indigenous, Native Hawaiian, or community-based economic development models is highly valued

Format

• Virtual instruction
• Flexible scheduling depending on topic and availability
• Individual sessions or short workshop series

Compensation

Instructor compensation will be provided on a contract basis and will vary depending on session length and scope.

Pay: $25.74 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Remote