(CASUAL) Communications Specialist

(CASUAL) Communications Specialist Salary See Position Description Location UH Hilo, Hilo, HI Job Type Full-Time Temporary Job Number 2026-01297 Department University of Hawai'i at Hilo Division Academic Affairs - Ka Haka 'Ula o Ke'elikolani Opening Date 06/16/2026 Closing Date 6/23/2026 11:59

PM Hawaii Position Number:

2026-01297 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

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A complete application must include:

Cover letter explaining how qualifications are met Resume Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references Transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment). Transcripts issued from an institution outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant. Copies of diplomas will not be accepted. Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security number and birthdates on transcript copies. All requested documents/information will become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the hire date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.

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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 Employer University of Hawaii Department University of Hawai'i at Hilo Address 200 W. Kawili Street Hilo, Hawaii, 96720 Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu