Join Our Team
At KALO Hawaiian Civic Club, our team is the heartbeat of our mission. Every staff member plays a vital role in uplifting Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander voices, building community across Oregon and SW Washington, and carrying forward the legacy of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole.
If you're driven by impact, rooted in community, and ready to grow in a space where your voice matters—we want you on our team.
Research Intern
$21/Hour | 30 Hours/Week
Location: Beaverton, Oregon (Hybrid)
KALO HCC is seeking a self-motivated Research Intern to support a grant-funded community research project. This role serves as the primary administrative lead, responsible for project start-up, coordination, and ongoing management. Key duties include scheduling and organizing advisory board meetings and focus groups, supporting participant recruitment, assisting with data collection and management, maintaining work plans and reporting materials, and ensuring adherence to project protocols. The coordinator will work closely with staff, community members, and partner organizations, and must be able to prioritize tasks, manage systems, and adapt to a dynamic, collaborative research environment.
Research Fellows
$27/Hour | 8-15 Hours/Week
Location: Beaverton, Oregon (Hybrid)
KALO HCC is seeking two Research Fellows to support a grant-funded, community-based research project focused on improving health outcomes among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. These fellowships are open to current undergraduate or graduate students interested in health-related research, offering structured mentorship, professional development, and hands-on training. Positions are available for a 5-month term.
Research Fellows will work closely with the project team to implement a government-funded initiative in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Each fellow will hold a specialized role:
Data Visualization Fellow – Works with the communications team to develop visual tools that share project findings.
Community Engagement Fellow – Assists with community outreach, coordinates the Community Advisory Board, and supports the dissemination of research results.
All fellows will contribute to project reporting, community communication, and facilitation of Community Advisory Board and Kūpuna Council meetings. Fellows will collaborate with KALO HCC staff and community partners to ensure culturally grounded and community-driven research practices.