(Casual Hire) Educational Specialist chez University of Hawaii, HI

About the Department

****Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai’i may apply for Casual Hire appointments, 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 provided to regular Board of Regents or 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 Hire) Educational Specialist
Position Number: Casual Hire
Hiring Unit: College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR), Department of Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences (PEPS)
Location: Honolulu, HI
Date Posted: 10/27/2025
Closing Date: 10/27/2025, 11:59 HST
Salary: $12.12/hour
Schedule: Up to 40 hours/week 
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other considerations: Appointment period from 11/01/2025 - 12/31/2025

Duties:

 • Maintain earthworm colonies including food collection, feeding, and processing of vermicompost
 • Lead school tours and vermicompost demonstrations for K-12 students
 • Organize and lead outreach activities and community engagement
 • Coordinate vermicompost distribution and earthworm sales
 • Collaborate with HKA faculty and associated students on research and educational projects 
 • Supervise other employees and volunteers to assist with duties and responsibilites
 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Agricultural, Environmental Sciences, Business or related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for project coordination, procurement, business and/or education; or equivalent education/training or experience. 
• Functional knowledge of principles, practices & techniques in practices & techniques in vermicomposting & experiential education demonstrated by knowledge, understanding & ability to apply concepts, terminology.
• Functional knowledge & understanding of principles, theories, federal & state laws, rules, regulations & systems associated with composting.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes & resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the management of earthworm colonies and production of vermicomposting.
• Demonstrated ability to understand oral & written documentation, write reports & procedures, & communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with internal & external organizations, groups, team members & individuals. 
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer & apply work processing software. 

Supplemental Minimum  Qualifications:

• Experience in business management for vermicompost operations, marketing, sales, and related activities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage other employees and volunteers.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience interacting with the public in an enterprise setting (sales and customer service).
• Experience developing and implementing outreach and education programs.
• Demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposals and/or engage in fundraising activities
  
  

TO APPLY: 

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Candidates must also submit/attach:

1. Cover Letter summarizing the candidate’s interest and qualifications for the position;
2. Current Resume or Curriculum vitae (CV);
3. Names of three (3) professional references, including title and contact information (phone number & email address);
4. Official transcripts or original documentation from the institution confirming the degree (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts sent directly from the degree-granting institution are required upon hire).  Diplomas will not be accepted.

Note:  Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before close of vacancy.  Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.

Inquiries: Travis Idol, [email protected]

Position Duties

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.
 
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