Non-profit and Government Mgt. Jobs and MBA Programs in Hawaii

The education and job opportunities are plentiful for non-profit and government managers in Hawaii. For non-profit and government managers in Hawaii, the job pool is currently 660 and climbing. A 15 percent bump in the number of jobs is projected to put the figure at 730 by 2016. This exceeds the national growth trend for non-profit and government managers. National projections show a rise of just 13 percent over the next 10 years. Non-profit and government managers supervise the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization and oversee areas such as budget and policy creation.

Hawaii photo by Christopher P. Becker

The income for non-profit and government managers is $30 per hour or $63,000 per year on average in Hawaii. Nationally, their income is $29 hourly or $60,000 per year on average.

Hawaii, nicknamed the Aloha State, has seen its population grow 6.9 percent to 1,295,178 over the last decade. The capital is Honolulu. In 2008, the total number of jobs was 873,749 and the average annual income in Hawaii was $42,078, which is up from $40,924 the previous year. Unemployment increased to 6.8 percent in 2009, a jump of 2.8 percentage points from the previous year. The number of residents with a college degree is 26.2 percent, which is under the national average.

In Hawaii, the top employers are in hotels, clothing accessories stores, full-service restaurants and clothing stores.

Having known landmarks is a staple for Hawaii. Two of the tallest mountains in the Pacific - Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa - dominate the center of the island. Most of the world's macadamia nuts are grown on the island. While being known for many things, one of the most noteworthy, Haleakala Crater (Ha-lay-ah-ja-lah), is the world's largest dormant volcano.

Non-profit and Government Mgt.

Non-profit and government managers supervise the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization and oversee areas such as budget and policy creation.

While working, they direct efforts of professional and technical staff members and volunteers. Also, they develop relationships with other agencies and organizations in the community to insure that services are not duplicated.

They are required to note the reactions and responses of others in both work and social situations. Also, they must pay attention to ongoing situations and monitor them as they develop.

Non-profit and government managers must be able to articulate ideas and problems. They should also have the ability to listen to and understand others in meetings.

In order to be successful in the workplace, non-profit and government managers must have exceptional integrity and have a strong concern for others.