Position Details
Title: Grounds Supervisor
Location: 4055 Papu Circle, Honolulu, HI
Reports to: Operations Manager
Status: Full time, exempt
How to Apply: Apply in ADP and submit a résumé. The priority application deadline for this position is August 24th. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
BACKGROUND
Shangri La is a cultural campus located on a 5-acre oceanside property in Honolulu, anchored by its 14,000-square-foot museum and interconnected indoor and outdoor spaces designed for reflection, dialogue and gathering. Home to more than 4,500 works representing diverse Muslim cultures, Shangri La operates as a center for cultures and ideas, leveraging its campus and collection to advance dialogue, creative practice and cross-cultural exchange.
Shangri La is a center of the Doris Duke Foundation (DDF), whose mission is to build a more creative, equitable and sustainable future. We work across three areas: arts & culture, nature, and health & well-being. In addition to Shangri La, DDF operates five national programs as well as Duke Farms, a New Jersey-based center for applied conservation and sustainability. Headquartered in New York City, DDF’s activities are guided by the will of Doris Duke, who endowed the foundation with financial assets that currently total over $2 billion. To learn more, visit www.dorisduke.org.
POSITION
The Grounds Supervisor plays a central role in stewarding Shangri La’s vibrant 5-acre oceanfront site by overseeing the care and cultivation of its gardens, landscapes and hardscapes. Collaborating with the Operations team, the Grounds Supervisor ensures that outdoor areas are maintained to the highest standards of preservation, beauty and safety.
This position provides hands-on leadership to the Grounds staff, coordinating daily work schedules and seasonal priorities, while supporting long-term landscape restoration and enhancement goals. Through this work, the Grounds team helps advance the foundation’s mission by nurturing a dynamic cultural landscape that welcomes and inspires visitors, supports programmatic activities and reflects the natural and cultural significance of the site.
YOUR IMPACT AT DDF
As the Grounds Supervisor at Shangri La, you will:
WHAT YOU BRING