Board of Directors Nominations & Volunteer Opportunities

Board of Directors Nominations

Serve in a leadership role and help guide the strategic direction of HawaiiUSA.

Applications for nominations to fill three (3) Board of Director vacancies for the 2027–2028 term will be accepted by the Nominations, Elections, and Volunteer Program Committee from July 15 – August 15, 2026.

Board Directors provide strategic leadership and oversight to help ensure HawaiiUSA remains financially strong, member-focused, and well-positioned for future growth.

Each position is a three-year volunteer term. Board Directors assume fiduciary responsibility, receive no compensation, and should expect a meaningful time commitment.

Ideal candidates bring a combination of leadership, financial literacy, governance experience, and a passion for serving HawaiiUSA members and communities. Some of the skills and competencies needed include:

• Ability to understand and appreciate the Mission of HawaiiUSA and needs of its members
• Independent minded to advocate for the member’s best interests and demonstrate leadership skills;
• Financial literacy encompassing a working familiarity of basic finance and accounting practices and procedures;
• Risk Management experience in evaluating the opportunities and challenges of HawaiiUSA in the financial services industry;
• Governance experience to lead HawaiiUSA in its “Life matters” commitment; and
• Diplomacy and strong network of community contacts.

Duties and responsibilities of the Board of Directors

Responsibilities

The Board of Directors is responsible for the general direction and control of the credit union. Some of the major Board responsibilities include:

• Engage in ongoing planning activities as necessary to determine the mission of HawaiiUSA and its strategic direction, to define goals and objectives related to the mission, and to evaluate the success of the organization's service toward achieving the mission.
• Approve policies that further HawaiiUSA's mission and goals while also ensuring the effective, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the organization.
• Periodically review the aforementioned policies to access their relevance to HawaiiUSA's changing needs.
• Approve the annual budget and assess the financial performance in relation to the budget.
• Maintain the financial stability of HawaiiUSA while ensuring opportunities for long term growth.
• Hire, set compensation for, and annually evaluate the performance of the CEO.
• Support the CEO as needed to accomplish HawaiiUSA's mission and goals.
• Ensure that an annual monitoring of internal controls is conducted annually, and that a summary of the results of the review are provided to the Board.

Expectations

Each Board Director is expected to:

• Prepare for and attend Board meetings, usually held on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
• Participate in professional development training.
• Meet NCUA requirement for financial literacy within 90 days of being elected.
• Attend annual Strategic Planning session.
• Serve/participate on various Board/Management committees.
• Attend Board related events (Annual Membership Meeting, Scholarship Reception, etc.).
• Commit to the full term for which you are elected.
• Maintain confidentiality of all matters, as required.

Apply now through August 15, 2026

Applications must be completed and submitted by August 15, 2026. Interviews for all potential candidates will be held with HawaiiUSA’s Nominations, Elections, and Volunteer Program Committee on August 22, 2026. Each candidate is required to participate in the interview session prior to being considered for nomination by the Nominations, Elections, and Volunteer Program Committee. After considering all qualified candidates, the Committee will nominate one individual for each vacant position and will send notification of their decision on or about August 24, 2026, to all applicants. For more information, please contact our Member Solution Center at 534.4300 (on Oahu) or toll-free at (800) 379.1300

Apply for Board Director

Volunteer Opportunities

Not ready to serve on the Board? Volunteer on a committee and play an important role in supporting HawaiiUSA's mission, contributing your expertise, and learning what makes HawaiiUSA run. Committee service offers valuable leadership experience and can be a pathway to future Board service.

Why Volunteer?

• Gain insight into credit union governance and operations
• Share your professional expertise and perspective
• Build leadership skills and expand your network
• Support initiatives that benefit members and communities
• Explore future Board service opportunities

Volunteer Committees

The HawaiiUSA Board of Directors has established four committees to assist in providing needed support for Board activities:

• Governance Committee
• Scholarship Committee
• Technology Committee
• Nominations, Elections & Volunteer Program Committee

Volunteers serve for a minimum of one year.

Criteria and Expectations of Committee Volunteers

1. Has been an active HawaiiUSA member for at least 1 year.
2. Supports HawaiiUSA's Mission and values and its "Life Matters" brand.
3. Is able to prepare for and attend Committee meetings, generally 4–6 times per year.
4. Is able to listen respectfully and effectively.
5. Is able to engage in ongoing planning activities to support the credit union and accomplish the Committee's goals.
6. Is able to provide input to Committee discussions and decisions and abide by the decisions of the Committee members.
7. Is able to make Committee decisions in the best interests of the Membership.
8. Is able to maintain confidentiality of all Committee matters.

Volunteer service provides a meaningful opportunity to support HawaiiUSA's mission, contribute to the success of the Credit Union, and help make a positive impact on our members and communities.

Become a Volunteer