Cultural Consultant II, Video Production Job Listing at Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu, Hawaii (Job ID JR-05393)

Description

Job Posting Title

Cultural Consultant II, Video Production

Employee Type

Regular

Recruiting Start Date

12-05-2024

Job Exempt?

Yes

Recruiting End Date

Open Until Filled

Aloha mai!  Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools.  If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

The Ho'okahua Cultural Vibrancy Group at Kamehameha Schools is seeking a talented Cultural Consultant II, Video Production to join our team. The mission of the Ho'okahua Cultural Vibrancy Group is to ensure that Hawaiian cultural vibrancy is cultivated, sustained, and thrives in perpetuity throughout Kamehameha Schools.
 

To fulfill this mission, the ideal candidate is a skilled video producer with experience in video production, including concept development, equipment and logistics, filming, audio, editing, and distribution. A strong grounding in Hawaiian culture is essential for this role, and moderate fluency in ‘Ōlelo Hawai'i (Hawaiian language) is strongly preferred.
 

Candidates must also have experience in video editing and production, particularly for work produced through a Hawaiian cultural lens or within the Hawaiian community.

Job Summary

The Cultural Consultant II serves as a resident expert in Hawaiian culture with highly specialized knowledge in areas such as language, history, material arts, design, video/media arts, performing arts, native rights and self-determination, traditional practices, ceremonies, protocol, Pacific indigenous relations, etc. for Kamehameha Schools and the Kaʻiwakīloumoku Indigenous Pacific Institute. This advanced consultant provides Hawaiian Cultural guidance, advice, and leadership to promote and support cultural vibrancy and Hawaiian worldview throughout the KS system and the Hawaiian community. The Consultant II will provide instruction and cultural mentoring to adults and student learners within KS and the community. The Consultant II contributes to and guides the strategic and tactical direction of the division to promote, embed, and integrate indigenous knowledge, worldviews, and approaches throughout KS, providing advice to the Executive Cultural Officer, and  other KS Senior Leaders, and overseeing special projects that integrate themes of Hawaiian identity, leadership, aloha ʻāina, entrepreneurship, Lāhui advocacy, and indigenous Pacific-Polynesian heritage. 

Strategic Cultural Guidance 

• Provide consultancy and advice on the cultural strategy to the Executive Cultural Officer and other KS Senior Leaders.

• Provides guidance on culture-based communications and media to promote Hawaiian voice and worldview in internal and external KS communication mediums. 

• Provides cultural approaches, perspectives and solutions regarding institutional initiatives, directions, and issues.

• Provides ways to strengthen, promote, and deepen understanding of KS' culture and heritage brand.

Cultural Production and Instruction 

• Develop and deliver cultural content through direct instruction and cultural mentoring to KS staff, students, and community members.

• Promote and model the use of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and Hawaiian worldviews. 

• Integrate thematic emphasis on Hawaiian identity, leadership, aloha ʻāina, entrepreneurship, Lāhui advocacy, and indigenous Pacific-Polynesian heritage. 

• Supervise learners to ensure the safe and appropriate use of equipment, supplies, and handling of ancestral items. 

• Maintain and oversee the physical spaces, both indoor and outdoor, ensuring their educational and functional integrity. 

 

Cultural Relationship Management 

• Foster and maintain respectful and meaningful relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners. 

• Integrate teaching of cultural practices emphasizing hospitality (hoʻokipa), spirituality (pule), and conflict resolution (hoʻoponopono). 

• Coordinate the involvement of student mentors, guest artists, cultural resources and elders as valued community resources and role models. 

 

Collaboration and Support 

• Work with all staff of the Kaʻiwakīloumoku Hawaiian Cultural Center to support special projects, hosting, ceremonies, and preparation of materials. 

• Provide guidance and expertise to support departments and divisions throughout KS.

• Support all initiatives and projects of the Hoʻokahua Cultural Vibrancy Group. 

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements listed.

• Bachelor's Degree in Hawaiian Arts, Hawaiian Studies, or another related field; or an equivalent combination of culture-based learning and teaching, specialized training, traditional skill acquisition, indigenous experiences, etc. 
• Minimum 7 years of mastery and experience as a Hawaiian expert and practitioner in areas such as history, material arts, design, video/media arts, performing arts, native rights and self-determination, traditional practices, ceremonies, protocol, Pacific indigenous relations, etc. 

• Working knowledge or familiarity with spoken and written ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language).  

• Knowledge of Hawaiian culture, arts, and history, and ability to apply cultural practices, values and perspectives throughout the community. 
• Evidence of traditional learning, training and endorsement from credible and notable Hawaiian resources and traditional schools of thought and practice.

• Openness to a wide variety of opinions, beliefs, and practices regarding Hawaiian culture, and an appreciation of local cultures. 

• A portfolio of cultural experience that reflects a high level of cultural knowledge, authenticity, and excellence. 

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. 

• Ability to communicate and resolve critical issues among colleagues and learners. 

• Strong ability to lead and/or work in groups and teams to accomplish defined common goals and objectives. 

• Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in Polynesian/Pacific cultures and practices.
• Formal experience as a culture-based instructor for students of all ages in a dynamic and intergenerational learning environment using hands-on and project-based methods. 

• Experience in student supervision and instruction in a formal school setting. 

• Knowledge and familiarity with Kamehameha Schools mission. 

• Valid Driver's License preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully (e.g. operate tools and equipment, store large pieces of wood, maneuver items for use or storage, set up and clean up, harvesting from the environment, etc.) 

• Periodically sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, etc. 

• Occasionally lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 50 pounds. 

Working Conditions

• This position may involve traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business. 

• On occasion may be required for work to be conducted in other settings on and off campus. 

•  Standard work days are Monday through Friday at normal business hours but evening and weekend hours are often required to meet goals and objectives 

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Please contact us at hr@ksbe.edu or 808-534-8040 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Work Year

12

Pay Range

84,900.00 - 121,000.00 Annual

Compensation and Benefits

Based on the compensation range provided below, salaries are commensurate with job-related experience, skills and competencies, education, internal equity, length of work year, and other organizational needs.

At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

Primary Location

Kawaiahao Plaza

City, State

Honolulu, Hawaii

Additional Locations

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