Community Engagement & Internship Programs Lead

University-of-Hawaii-System; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Hawai'i at Hilo is seeking a Casual Hire Community Engagement Program Specialist in the Kipuka Native Hawaiian Center. The full-time temporary role focuses on developing and managing community engagement initiatives and paid internship programs for student development and career readiness.

The position supports SIP grant activities, builds partnerships with local organizations, and advances student learning through culturally responsive curricula and experiential opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with three or more years of professional experience in community engagement, partnerships, or related programming.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with community-based and nonprofit organizations.
• Knowledge of Hawaii communities, local networks, and opportunities for student engagement.
• Experience designing place-based educational curricula, workshops, or training materials grounded in local values.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency with standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage community engagement initiatives and partnerships aligned with SIP grant activities.
• Build collaborative relationships with community organizations, businesses, and educational institutions to expand student engagement and experiential learning.
• Lead the design and implementation of a paid internship program with partner agreements, placement, onboarding, and evaluation of student outcomes.
• Create culturally responsive, place-based curricula and workshops reflecting Hawaii’s values and knowledge systems.
• Coordinate with UH Hilo departments and community partners to identify student needs and strengthen academic-community connections for career readiness.
• Develop policies, procedures, and assessment tools to support program sustainability and grant compliance.
• Establish data reporting and tracking to drive program improvement.

Skills

Community engagement

Partnership development

Educational programming

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Hawai'i at Hilo is seeking a Casual Hire Community Engagement Program Specialist in the Kipuka Native Hawaiian Center. The full-time temporary role focuses on developing and managing community engagement initiatives and paid internship programs for student development and career readiness.

The position supports SIP grant activities, builds partnerships with local organizations, and advances student learning through culturally responsive curricula and experiential opportunities.