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(CASUAL) Communications Specialist

Description

*** Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular Board of Regents (BOR) and Civil Service employees. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Title: (CASUAL) Communications Specialist
Hiring Unit: Ka Haka 'Ula o Ke'elikolani
Position: ***Casual Hire***
Location: UH Hilo
Date Posted: June 16, 2026
Closing Date: June 23, 2026
Salary: $40/hour
Full time/Part time: Full-time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Casual Hire temporary appointment is expected begin July 2026 or soon thereafter. Not to exceed 89 days.

Duties

Improves program visibility and engagement with stakeholders and the public
Prepares and delivers information for release orally or in writing to the media and general public
Develops a communications plan to increase visibility of various program's work (e.g. on website, newsletters, etc.) with governmental partners, education organizations, news media, and the public
Creates content from existing and new material, and share through multiple channels.
Develops a schedule of newsletters and briefings to be sent to leaders, tribes, educational organizations, language education coalitions, and state and local stakeholders
Develops and implements an awareness strategy for assigned programs
Creates public affairs products, including blog posts, op-eds, one-pagers, that can be shared widely
Engages with a variety of stakeholders, including students, professors, and community members
Develops a full-spectrum communications plan that bridges long-term vision with immediate action through clearly defined goals and supporting tactics
Develops newsletter strategy, including audience segmentation, content planning, and publication scheduling
Produces and places high-impact Op-Eds and blog posts detailing the past, current and future program reach and goals
Identifies, solicits and prioritizes stories, photographs functions and events, creates layout, directs design.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a baccalaureate degree with a concentration in English/Journalism, Marketing or Policy/Law and 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for marketing, policy, communications consultation; or equivalent education/training or experience.
Demonstrated experience in project management working with internal and external teams on results-based materials.
Demonstrated Experience developing communications strategies.

Desirable Qualifications

Master's Degree in Education, Law, or Marketing
Experience with digital media and branding
Familiarity with policy and education strategic planning

To Apply:

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Inquiries: Martha Bouchard, marthabo@hawaii.edu

Please refer to the Communications Specialist Casual Hire when making inquiries.

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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