Statewide Community Outreach & Programs Assistant

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

Job summary

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking a Community Relations Program Assistant to support statewide outreach efforts and serve as a link between State offices, districts, schools, communities and parents.

The role involves coordinating workshops, disseminating information, performing research, and maintaining program records, with a focus on strong verbal and written communication. This is a full-time civil service position with a salary of $4,221 per month.

Qualifications

• Reading, comprehension and application of written directions; basic math (percentages, averages).
• Strong verbal skills essential for communication with school staff, parents and partners.
• Experience in community or public service is preferred or required as described in the qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Represents a statewide community relations program and supports outreach efforts.
• Coordinates workshops and information sessions for program activities.
• Performs research and gathers information.
• Responds to information requests from State offices, districts, schools, communities and the public.
• Liaises with State offices, districts and community representatives to facilitate events.
• Keeps informed on program operations, activities and plans.
• Maintains program records and files.
• Gathers and compiles data for reports and status updates.
• May participate as a State program team member.
• May perform general administrative duties (phones, copying, faxing).

Skills

Reading & comprehension

Verbal communication

Mathematical computations

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking a Community Relations Program Assistant to support statewide outreach efforts and serve as a link between State offices, districts, schools, communities and parents.

The role involves coordinating workshops, disseminating information, performing research, and maintaining program records, with a focus on strong verbal and written communication. This is a full-time civil service position with a salary of $4,221 per month.