Interested in joining the Resilience Office?

Please note: Employees of the Resilience Office must reside in Hawaiʻi and work full-time on the island of Oʻahu. Interviews for interested applicants are conducted in-person at City facilities.

The Resilience Office is searching for talented individuals to join our dynamic team to build a resilient island community in the face of challenge and change. Follow us on social media and subscribe to the newsletter for office updates and hiring alerts.

Open Positions

Deputy Director and Deputy Chief Resilience Officer

The Deputy Director helps oversee activities of the Resilience Office, including supervising staff and delivering impact, and serves as the primary advisor to the Executive Director on environmental, social, and economic sustainability strategies. This position is crucial to help ensure we’re tackling the climate crisis locally, increasing the sustainability of City operations, and working with communities to create a more resilient Oʻahu.

Applications will be accepted through February 6, 2026.

Climate Champions Coordinator

Help us empower community organizations to tackle climate challenges head-on! Join our team as the Climate Champions Coordinator to support City-community partnerships in championing climate adaptation solutions from the ground up. Together, we'll champion solutions to sea level rise, heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, flash floods, and hurricanes island-wide.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted until January 30, 2026, or until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.