Want to join dynamic Coalitions that are working to protect some of the last wild and healthy ocean ecosystems on the planet?

We’re grounded in a shared vision for a thriving Pacific—where people, place, and cultural heritage are honored and sustained. You'll be part of a passionate, diverse, and values-based team rooted in ancestral knowledge and community action.

Job Description

The Pacific Islands Heritage Coalition and hiring a flexible and remote Program Associate to support our team. Core responsibilities include:

Stakeholder Coordination: Manage communication with scientists, cultural practitioners, ocean advocates, and key stakeholders.
Content Creation: Write and edit content for internal and external communication.
Travel Management: Arrange travel logistics, including flights, accommodations, and ground transportation.
Meeting and Event Planning: Manage scheduling for meetings and events, including venue booking, catering, and logistics.
Light Bookkeeping: Oversee billing tasks, process reimbursements, submit invoices, and track payments with our fiscal sponsor.
Collateral Management: Coordinate the Coalition’s products and other marketing materials.
Data Organization: Maintain and update online organizational files, spreadsheets, and shared documents.

Qualifications

We are looking for a proactive, organized, and resourceful individual who aligns with our core values. To be successful in this role, you should meet the following criteria:

Work Style: Proven ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adapt to a dynamic, flexible environment.
Core Competencies: Strong attention to detail, proactive problem-solving skills, and a self-starter mindset.
Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication skills and the ability to thrive among a diverse network of people.
Mission Alignment: A deep respect for ancestral knowledge, community action, and Pacific ocean conservation.
Technical Skills: Proficiency with Google Workspace platforms (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, etc.) and Zoom meetings is required.
Preferred Tools: Prior experience using Mailchimp for email newsletters and communications is a strong plus.
Experience: Prior administrative or program support experience handling the core responsibilities (e.g.invoice tracking, light accounting, scheduling meetings) listed above.
Financial Literacy: Familiarity with light accounting, invoice tracking, or working with a fiscal sponsor.

Compensation & Location

Retainer: $1,600 per month (estimated 10 hours per week), paid upon submission of a monthly invoice. 3-month contract to start; extended based on performance and coalition needs.
Location/Type: Remote consultant. Candidates must be located in the Pacific.

How to Apply

Please email your resume to info@protectpih.org and include a one-to-two-paragraph email about why you’re the right fit for the position. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About the Pacific Islands Heritage Coalition

The Pacific Islands Heritage area is one of the last wild, healthy ocean ecosystems on the planet, with a rich cultural and historical legacy. In 2014, the Pacific Islands Heritage Coalition formed to protect and amplify the cultural, natural, and historical legacy of the special islands, atolls, and reefs. Our diverse network includes elders, fishers, cultural practitioners, navigators, scientists, storytellers, nonprofit leaders, community groups, and others across the Pacific and beyond. Our vision focuses on an abundant future for Pacific peoples. We are committed to realizing a connected, healthy Pacific where wildlife and communities thrive, and we care for the natural world as our ancestors. Learn more about our Coalition and work at protectpih.org

About the Papahānaumokuākea Coalition

We're a community-powered coalition, created in 2016, with a collective interest in protecting the natural and cultural heritage of Papahānaumokuākea.

Our strength lies in who we are: kupuna (elders), fishermen, educators, cultural practitioners, non-profits, community groups, scientists, religious organizations, veterans, and many others across the Hawaiian Islands, and beyond. Papahānaumokuākea in Hawai'i has one of the richest bipartisan conservation histories of any protected area on Earth. Over the past 120 years, eight U.S. Presidents have taken action to protect the area and its unique ecosystems and wildlife. And the protection has delivered, producing more fish and more abundance–while preserving our national heritage. papahanaumokuakeacoalition.org

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