COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST II (SR-22) [1 vacancy]

City and County of Honolulu, HI; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City and County of Honolulu's Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Maintenance and Recreation Services Division, is hiring a Community Relations Specialist II to plan and implement the division's community engagement program, including outreach, public education, and liaison with city and external agencies.

This role requires after-hours presence at meetings, ability to travel island‑wide for trainings, and strong skills in planning, coordinating, and reporting on program statistics.

Qualifications

• Two years of responsible experience in community or public service.
• Equivalent to graduation from a four‑year college with major in business/public administration, social sciences, or related field.
• Substitution allows four years of work experience to substitute for a general bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of government functions and community organizations.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Outreach to the public, schools and community groups to increase participation in division community engagement programs.
• Assist in planning and implementing the division's community engagement program including Adopt‑A‑Park, Community service projects, Bench Donation, Planting Program and division park clean‑up events.
• Develop marketing strategies via various media outlets.
• Attend workshops and meetings with community groups and travel island‑wide to conduct trainings and attend conferences related to community engagement programs.

Skills

Government knowledge

Community understanding

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Evaluation skills

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business/public administration, social sciences, or related field

Job description

Foster meaningful connections, drive public education, and enhance community engagement as a Community Relations Specialist!

The Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Maintenance and Recreation Services Division, is hiring a Community Relations Specialist II. This position assists in planning and implementing the division's community engagement program, including community relations, public education and outreach, liaison and engagement with various City and external agencies and community groups, and disseminating information through various media.

What You'll Do

• Operational Support: Outreach to the public, schools and community groups towards increasing participation in division community engagement programs; partner with other agencies to coordinate education, outreach efforts and community engagement projects; assist with developing marketing strategies via various media outlets.
• Program Development Support: Assist in planning and implementing the division's community engagement program including Adopt‑A‑Park, Community service projects, Bench Donation, Planting Program and division park clean‑up events, etc.
• Staff Training and Development: Conduct staff training of policies and procedures, attend workshops and meetings with community groups, and travel island‑wide to conduct trainings and attend conferences related to community engagement programs.
• Administrative Support: Prepare reports on program statistics as needed.

Special Work Requirements

• Required to perform work after hours, nights, weekends, and holidays to represent DUF at neighborhood board meetings, City Council hearings, meetings with other community groups, and for special events and projects.
• May be required to respond to emergency work which may be performed in inclement or extreme weather, exposed to traffic under poor visibility conditions, off‑road conditions, after hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Will serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits

Including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

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At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non‑citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Education Requirement

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major work in business or public administration, the social sciences or a related field.

Substitution

Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.

• Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
• Four (4) years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in community, public service, social assistance, or similarly focused programs may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.

Education Verification

Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

Experience Requirement

Two (2) years of responsible experience involving community or public service, social assistance or similar programs.

Applicable Skills

• Knowledge of basic government functions, programs and services.
• Knowledge of characteristics and peculiarities of the community served; the structure, functions and purposes of community organizations and interest groups.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work; and work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to meet and deal tactfully and effectively with leaders of community, civic and other interest groups.
• Ability to evaluate effectiveness of program and recommend improvements.
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports.

License Requirement

Valid Hawaii driver's license (Type 3), prior to appointment.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job‑related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.