Clair/Getty ImagesĪlthough there’s no explicit income requirement, the program’s application asks for the range of household income, in the expectation that participants need to be able to afford Hawaii’s high cost of living even with discounted lodging and other incentives. Hawaii's new program is looking for remote workers to relocate to Oahu. Hawaii is a place where those committed to sharing aloha and who have a vision for a better tomorrow can find fertile ground to plant seeds of hope that will make healthier communities and inspire our world in the process." “By engaging with local nonprofits, individuals gain a unique understanding of Hawaii's values, while also adding their skills to positively impact people. It encourages people to come back to Hawaii, not as spectators but actively supporting the growth of values rooted in the aloha spirit and making our state and communities stronger,” John Leong, chief executive officer of KUPU, said in a press statement Monday. “As part of a Hawaii-based non-profit that is focused on getting people working, I am very excited about this program.
The online application asks, “What are your prior experiences with Hawaii?” - with multiple-choice answers ranging from, “I just really love the place,” to “I have lived in Hawaii” - and asks about volunteer experience and interests and current membership in community groups.Īpplicants must also pledge to “uphold utmost respect of the people and land of Hawaii.” The program’s expanded Pledge to Our Keiki (Children), originally created by students from Waimanalo on Oahu and Molokai, includes promises such as “for this birthplace of aloha that typically welcomes more visitors than has residents - I will live aloha, tread lightly amongst this beauty and make it cleaner than I found it” and “for the health of our residents, other visitors, and myself, we will demonstrate compassion for all by graciously abiding by local public health authority guidelines.” Under “Selection Criteria” in the FAQ of the program website, they note, “Our hope is that the program will help to build a more resilient Hawaii economy.” Applicants need to have more than the right job - they also need the right attitude, defined as living the “Aloha Spirit” and “looking to invest themselves into the community they choose to call home,” according to the FAQ. “With the lowest rate per capita of COVID infections in the country, and an abundance of social-distancing activities and dining experiences, Hawaii is ideal for those seeking a safe place to work and play.”īut the designers of the program intend for the islands to benefit, too, in a variety of ways. “Working from Hawaii can provide a much-needed respite from the isolation and burnout caused by remote work,” said Jason Higa, CEO of FCH Enterprises, parent company of the local restaurant chain Zippy's. The benefits to workers from the mainland is pretty obvious, as one of the leading organizers of Movers and Shakas summed it up Tuesday. The program may later expand to the outer islands. In return, remote workers must live on Oahu for at least one month, donate several hours of their time to a community nonprofit that can benefit from their expertise, and sign a pledge to protect the unique culture and environment of the islands. The program is accepting applications now through Dec.
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