READVERTISEMENT(Casual Hire) Community Outreach Coordinator (CTAHR/NREM)

University of Hawaii • Honolulu, HI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Hawai’i College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR), Natural Resources and Environmental Management (NREM), is hiring a temporary, part-time Community Outreach Coordinator for up to 10 hours per week. The appointment runs from October 26, 2026 through March 31, 2027, subject to funding availability; renewal depends on satisfactory performance, staffing requirements, and/or funding. The position pays $27.00–$30.00 per hour.

The coordinator will work alongside the Principal Investigator and leadership team to plan and deliver a Nature-Based Solutions Exposition. The role also oversees event logistics, vendors and budget compliance, travel processing, speaker and community knowledge holder coordination, participant records and honoraria, and post-event reporting. Casual Hire appointments are temporary and are not eligible for most benefits provided to regular Board of Regents or Civil Service employees.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in Business, Communications, or Liberal Arts, with zero years of progressively responsible professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, or professional work experience.
• Functional knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques in event organization and/or administrative support, including the ability to apply relevant concepts and terminology.
• Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and systems associated with event organization and/or administrative support.
• Ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes, and resolve common problems in event management and/or administrative support processes.
• Ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members, and individuals.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and use word processing software.

Responsibilities

• Co-plan and execute a Nature-Based Solutions Exposition with the Principal Investigator and leadership team.
• Direct on-site event operations, including registration, audiovisual logistics, and post-event summaries.
• Oversee venue selection, catering, printing, and vendor contracts within budget constraints and in compliance with University of Hawai’i purchasing policies.
• Coordinate end-to-end travel logistics, compile travel requests, process fiscal transactions, and complete post-travel reconciliations.
• Coordinate guest speakers and community knowledge holders.
• Maintain master participant records and process honoraria distributions in compliance with institutional guidelines.
• Draft post-event reports and track participant engagement.
• Perform other key administrative duties and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level