Please read our eligibility criteria below. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at huakaihawaii@shortcourse.uwc.org. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Application Process

1. Complete and submit an application (including two letters of reference) via this online form.
   Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2026. The SOL Center is an equal opportunity employer.
    

2. More information about the SOL Center-UWC Huaka‘i Hawai‘i short course can be found HERE and information about the United World Colleges can be found at www.uwc.org.
    

Huaka‘i Hawai‘i Facilitator Criteria
 

Our facilitators must be:

• At least 21 years of age by July 18, 2026

• Able to communicate in a conversational level of English 

• Physically able to participate in all Huaka`i Hawai`i program activities.

• Able to hike as much as 6 miles (primarily on flat ground but with periodic uphill)

• Comfortable getting dirty and muddy in the outdoors

• Hold a valid driver’s license.

• Lifeguard certified by July 10, 2026 (unless an exception is made)

• Available for course planning and curriculum refinement online meetings between May 1st – July 9, 2026

• Able to attend in-person staff training and course prep on Oahu, July 10- 17, 2026

•  Able to participate in-person for the entire Huaka`i Hawai`i program July 18-August 1, 2026 (exceptions may be made for highly qualified individuals)

• Participate  in-person in post-Huaka`i Hawai`i debrief session August 2, 2026

• Participate in online debriefs, documentation, and communication as needed: August  4 -14, 2026

 

Ideal facilitators have a warm and friendly disposition and enjoy creating an atmosphere where participants feel welcomed. They put participants before themselves and work for the success of the program. They are collaborators & excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills who love working with others, and believe that ultimately the best results come from shared investment and buy-in across all levels of the team.

 

We expect our Facilitators to:

• Embrace the SOL Center-UWC course values.

• Be excited about wanting to be a positive and memorable part of the participants' experience.

• Enjoy coaching and motivating young people.

• Be available to participants at all times, conscious of group members’ individual needs while keeping the needs of the group as primary focus.

• Have some experience with planning and developing activities for youth.

• Have some experience in risk management and experiential education.

• Be passionate about climate justice, sustainability, and peace and helping others develop their knowledge and leadership skills.

• Be open to constructive feedback

• Demonstrate reliability including completing tasks on time, strictly adhering to deadlines and following up in a timely manner.

• Be flexible, adaptable, and dependable

• Stay calm under high stress pressure situations

Facilitator Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the directors and instructors  

• Participating in all activities (unless an exception is made)

• Assisting with all logistical tasks. This includes re-confirming details, keeping track of participants, exercising good time management, and making sure that the program is being delivered at a high level of quality.

• Supporting participants’ social and health well-being via integrating oneself in the residential life, educational experiences, all meals and sleeping in the cabins with the participants.

• Providing a positive learning environment and maintaining professional boundaries

• Facilitating and modeling positive, non-violent communication skills

• Facilitating meaningful discussions and debriefs

• Helping to effectively present information and responding to questions from participants

• Leading and inspiring participants to achieve their goals

Program Details

Contract Length:

• Online Planning (Part Time): May 1 – July 9, 2026

• On-Site (Full time): July 10 – August 2, 2026

• Online Follow-up (Part Time): August  4 - 14, 2026

Compensation / Covered Expenses:

• $1,500 (dependent upon fundraising success)

• Room and board

Location: Oahu, Hawai`i