Community Outreach & Programs Assistant

Hawaii State Department of Education; Waimanalo (HI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking a Community Relations Program Assistant to support statewide outreach, coordinate workshops, and serve as a liaison among state offices, districts, schools, communities and parents.

Applicants should have strong reading and verbal skills, plus the ability to perform basic math and data gathering for reports. A high school diploma is acceptable if combined with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, comprehend and apply written directions.
• A high degree of verbal skill is required.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations including percentages and averages.

Responsibilities

• Represent a statewide community relations program and support outreach efforts.
• Coordinate workshops and information sessions of program activities.
• Conduct research and gather information.
• Respond to information requests from state offices, districts, schools, communities and the public.
• Liaise with state, district and school personnel and community representatives to facilitate events.
• Maintain records and compile data for reports on program activities and status updates.
• May participate as a State program team member.
• Perform general administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Reading skills

Quantitative skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking a Community Relations Program Assistant to support statewide outreach, coordinate workshops, and serve as a liaison among state offices, districts, schools, communities and parents.

Applicants should have strong reading and verbal skills, plus the ability to perform basic math and data gathering for reports. A high school diploma is acceptable if combined with relevant experience.