Want to improve our food system and increase Kaua‘i’s sustainability?
Don’t just make a living, make a difference!
About Us:
Founded in 2006, Mālama Kauaʻi is a community-based, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that focuses on increasing local food production and access for Kaua‘i. We do this through a lens of resilience and sustainability, which leverages workforce and economic development efforts, partnerships and innovative programs to grow community capacity.
Our food hub programs support commercial, institutional, and consumer buyers all over Kaua‘i in purchasing local food through kauailocalfood.com. We also focus on increasing healthy food access through SNAP/EBT, DA BUX, and free food distributions to those in need. MK currently purchases from over 100 farmers, ranchers, and food producers across the island to support the growth and sustainability of our island’s local food system.
The Job:
This full-time entry-level position is Monday-Friday at our beautiful new food hub facility in Moloa‘a! Reports to the Food Hub Manager, and may work on special projects out of our Līhu‘e office. The role is an on-the-job learning environment where you will rotate through all departments related to the food hub, including:
- Food production and preparation
- Product intake, aggregation, and packing
- Driving and distributing products to commercial and residential customers
- Supporting special programs such as Kaukau 4 Keiki and Kūpuna Food Distributions
- Participating in a monthly group Zoom with other Food Hub fellows across the state for additional support and training
We are open to training the right candidate without experience, although the following skills are helpful:
- Experience using software, such as websites, databases or e-commerce platforms and Google Drive/Docs/Sheets
- Basic knowledge about local food
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Project and time management skills
- A desire for ongoing improvement
- A flexible and positive attitude committed to improving our food system and having fun while doing it!
Pay & Benefits:
Pay is $25/hr, and benefits include discounts on local food and commercial kitchen use, 10 paid holidays, 2 weeks paid time off in the first year (scaling up to 5 week with longevity in the org), 401k w/matching, and a no-cost medical insurance plan that includes health, dental, and vision.
To Apply: Send us a resume, professional references, and a brief intro to [email protected]