Poetry Out Loud Coordinator

The contract entails a partnership with the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to manage and implement the Poetry Out Loud Competition across Hawai’i. The contractor will be responsible for coordinating the entire program, which seeks to engage high school students in a poetry recitation competition that fosters public speaking skills, confidence, and an appreciation for poetry. Key duties include collaborating with teachers to support in-school contests, overseeing the state-wide competition, and assisting with the logistics for the Hawai’i finalist’s participation in the national competition held in Washington, DC. This solicitation, titled "Poetry Out Loud Coordinator," is issued by the Department of Accounting and General Services for the State of Hawai’i and is open statewide. Proposals must be submitted by January 10, 2026. The contractor will play a critical role in ensuring the program’s successful execution, acting as the primary liaison between the state foundation, schools, and the national competition organizers. The designated point of contact for this solicitation is Danica Rosengren, reachable via email or phone.