MESSENGER

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

And much more

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu is seeking a part-time Messenger in Honolulu to collect, sort, route and deliver documents, run errands, and assist in routine office work. This 20 hours/week position involves extensive walking and driving a City Motorpool vehicle, with responsibilities including filing court documents and coordinating with the scanning facility.

The ideal candidate has at least six months of general clerical experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Six months of general clerical experience.
• Education equivalent to high school graduation.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and/or pick up documents and items, involving walking or driving a City Motorpool vehicle.
• File documents with courts in downtown Honolulu and obtain signatures on documents.
• Assist in filing paid invoices, depositing checks, and maintaining office supplies.
• Prepare boxes of documents for scanning and transport to the scanning facility.

Skills

General clerical

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Information

THIS JOB POSTING WILL CLOSE ONCE 25 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED OR ON OCTOBER 27, 2026, 11:59 P.M., HAWAII STANDARD TIME (HST), WHICHEVER IS SOONER.

Looking for versatile clerical work and achieving your daily steps?

Join the City as a Messenger!

The Department of the Corporation Counsel (COR), Administrative Services Division, is looking for a part-time (20 hrs/week) Messenger in Honolulu to collect, sort, route and deliver documents, communications, reports and other items; run errands; assist in routine office work; and perform other related duties as needed.

What You Will Do

• Deliver and/or pick up documents and other items that involves extensive walking or driving a City Motorpool vehicle.
• File documents with the various courts in the downtown Honolulu area by obtaining signatures of judges on documents and filing documents with court filing clerks.
• Assist in filing paid invoices, depositing checks and maintaining an inventory of office supplies.
• Prepare boxes of documents for scanning and transport the boxes to/from the scanning facility.

Benefits

• 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/ .

Hiring Process

• Applications must be submitted online by October 27, 2026 , 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted .
• Interviews for the current vacancies will be held on November 17, 2026. A conditional job offer will be made after all interviews have concluded.
• Additional interviews for future vacancies may be scheduled by the individual hiring departments as vacancies occur.

Responsibilities

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• use a valid e-mail account;
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• are subscribed to e-mail notices;
• check your spam folders;
• add [e-mail] and [e-mail] to your contact list.

Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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 high school. Responsible work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.

Experience Requirement

Six (6) months of general clerical experience.

Substitution: Business school or college-level credits from an accredited college/university will substitute for experience on a month-for-month basis for the general clerical experience.

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.

License Requirement

Possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license, as required. The current vacancy requires a Type 3/automobile driver's license.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacancies 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.