Office Coordinator - Behavioral Health at Mental Health Kokua – Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Support Recovery. Empower Lives. Strengthen Community.

Mental Health Kokua (MHK) is hiring a full-time Office Coordinator to support our Kona-based programs and administrative operations. This on-site role helps keep daily office systems organized, responsive, and aligned with our mission of recovery, housing stability, and community integration.

You will serve as a central point of coordination for staff, visitors, vendors, and partners while providing administrative and operational support in a mission-driven behavioral health environment. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, proactive, and enjoys supporting both people and processes.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Point of Contact: Serve as a primary contact for staff, visitors, vendors, and partners
• Front Desk & Phones: Answer and route phone calls; support front-desk operations
• Office Operations: Coordinate daily office operations and administrative workflows
• Records & Documentation: Maintain electronic and physical records and filing systems
• Supplies & Purchasing: Monitor office supplies and submit purchase requests
• Program & Admin Support: Support documentation, reporting, and internal tracking
• Facilities & Logistics: Coordinate maintenance, vendors, travel, and shipping
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain safety documentation and compliance logs

Office Coordinator Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Three (3) or more years of administrative or office coordination experience; experience in behavioral health, nonprofit, or supportive housing settings
• Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Technology: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and general office systems
• Other Requirements: Ability to work respectfully with individuals experiencing psychiatric disabilities, including those under stress or in crisis

Requirements & Work Conditions

• Ability to pass a criminal background check and alcohol/drug testing
• Valid Hawaiʻi driver’s license, current vehicle insurance, and safety inspection
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs; routine sitting, standing, bending, walking, and stair use

Benefits of Joining Mental Health Kokua

• Medical & Vision Insurance (UHA or Kaiser)
• Dental Insurance (HDS)
• Supplemental & Pet Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Identity Theft & Legal Protection
• Paid Leave & Holiday Pay
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Why Mental Health Kokua?

Our mission is “Opportunities to Begin Again.” Every role at Mental Health Kokua supports recovery, stability, and dignity for people living with mental illness across Hawaiʻi. By supporting community-based programs in Kona, your work helps create the structure and stability that make long-term recovery possible.

Behind every success story is someone like you keeping things running smoothly. Join us and apply today!