Kumu A'o (Cultural Ambassador) | Casual

## Company Description Discover the essence of Maui at Fairmont Kea Lani, Hawai‘i’s only all-suite and villa luxury resort. Nestled on the pristine white sands of Wailea’s Polo Beach, this award-winning oceanfront paradise defines quintessential Hawaiian luxury with a state-of-the-art spa, island inspired cuisine and authentic cultural experiences. From full-moon staff hikes and beach clean-ups to appreciation luncheons and birthday holidays, our team provides endless opportunities to learn and grow in both your personal and professional development. Live and work in a place you love! **What is in it for you:** - Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision and Dental) including extended benefits like; Basic life insurance, TDI and Long-Term Disability for regular Full-time and Part-time employees - 401(k) - One complimentary duty meal for all employees that work more than 6 hours per shift - Food & Beverage discount at Fairmont Kea Lani (venue specific and discount may vary) - Wellness Offerings - Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide - Learning programs through our Academies - Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world! - Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities ## Job Description Share your passion and purpose for Hawaiian culture with our guests, colleagues and community. As our **Kumu Aʻo (Cultural Ambassador)**, you are responsible for facilitating various authentic and engaging cultural activities, classes and workshops while ensuring our Hawaiian values are integrated into every interaction. Hourly Rate: $27.89 **What you will be doing:** - Facilitate and lead various cultural activities on property or on Keoneopolo Beach (Does require but not limited to playing ukulele, singing, hula, lei making) - Able to work outdoors for extended amount of time to gather material, facilitate activities, or other cultural engagements - Assist Manager of Hawaiian Culture in retail opportunities, and community partnerships - Continually work towards the expansion of your own cultural knowledge and understanding - Some training opportunities provided by the Manager of Hawaiian Culture - Ensure that overall cleanliness and maintenance of our cultural center, Hale Kukuna and our resort exceeds expectations - Monitor the condition, conduct nightly inventory and ensure the security of the items and artifacts in Hale Kukuna - Adhere to the State of Hawaii & EHC (Environmental Health Consultancy) food handling safety standards - Organize time so all side work is completed according to shift demand - Maintain atmosphere of aloha spirit by providing engaging, personalized, timely, and efficient service to our discerning guests – internal or external - Focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times - Promote and enforce health and safety awareness as well as to have a complete understanding of the emergency procedures - Follow hotel and departmental policies, procedures and service standards - Contribute to the improvement of the operation by contributing ideas, making suggestions and actively participate in departmental communication meetings - Actively participate and promote the Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui’s environmental program and department specific initiatives in working towards sustainable operations - Check with manager before leaving shift. Bring any concerns to the attention of the Manager On Duty **Schedule:** Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, employees are required to work varying schedules, including overnight, weekends and holidays, to accommodate the business and demands of the hotel. ## Qualifications **Your experience and skills include:** - Must be proficient in the Hawaiian language or have basic understanding of conversational - Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. - Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process. - Must be…