Safe & Sound Westside Coordinator

The Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, City and County of Honolulu, is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic person with community organizing skills for the newly created position of Safe & Sound Westside Coordinator. This position reports to the Prosecuting Attorney and is responsible for implementing and administering all aspects of the Safe and Sound Westside initiative that launched in November 2024. The ideal candidate will be responsible for fostering and developing community partnerships along the Westside coast from Kahe Point to Mākaha. These partnerships will be the anchor for developing various programs to meet the needs of the residents on the Westside and align with the Safe & Sound law enforcement strategies in place to reduce criminal activity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Outreach and Engagement: Develop and execute outreach strategies to connect and engage with the Westside community members, groups, law enforcement, and local businesses and organizations.
• Program Management: Plan, coordinate, and execute community programs, events, meetings, and other activities that align with the Safe & Sound Westside strategic vision to reduce criminal activity and meet the needs of the residents. This includes managing logistics, seeking out grant opportunities, managing staff as needed, promoting events, and any other activities to accomplish the goals of the Safe & Sound Westside initiative.
• Partnership Building: Cultivate and maintain strong, positive relationships with local leaders, community partners, and stakeholders to identify collaborative opportunities to benefit the residents of the Westside.
• Communications: Manage any communication as it pertains to events and programs related to Safe & Sound Westside.
• Reporting and Evaluation: Monitor and track the effectiveness of programs and outreach efforts, preparing reports on outcomes and community needs, as well as managing and reporting on any grants received that support Safe & Sound Westside.
• Resource Advocacy: Assist the community by connecting with relevant programs and resources to address the needs to positively improve the quality of life of residents on the Westside.

Qualifications:

• A combination of education and/or experience substantially equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field
• Familiarity with the Westside area from Kahe Point to Mākaha
• Experience in planning, developing, and evaluating programs
• Experience with grant writing and grant monitoring
• Experience in organizational management
• Experience in building a successful team
• Experience with community engagement
• Excellent interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills

Compensation:

Salary ranges from $78,420 to $111,624, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

You will receive one of the best benefits package in the state of Hawaii, if not the best. Listed below are the benefits you will receive with your employment.

• Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
• Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
• Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
• Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
• Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
• Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
• Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
• Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page: https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/

If you would like to discuss further about applying for the Safe & Sound Westside Coordinator position with the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, City and County of Honolulu, please contact Noble Ah Choy at (808) 768-7437 or via email at noble.ahchoy@honolulu.gov.

If you already want to move forward with applying for the Safe & Sound Westside Coordinator position, please visit our website to submit your formal application at: https://honoluluprosecutor.org/department/employment-opportunities/.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,420.00 - $111,624.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person