Job Description

Description

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Title

: Educational Specialist

Position Number

: 0097487T

Hiring Unit

: College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR), Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management (NREM)

Location

: University of Hawaii at Manoa

Date Posted

: December 16, 2025

Closing Date

: December 30, 2025 at 11:59PM HST

Band

: A

Salary

: salary schedules and placement information

Full Time/Part Time

: Part-time

Month

: 11-month

Temporary/Permanent

: Temporary

Other Conditions

: This position is subject to availability of funding and renewal is contingent upon satisfactory performance, staffing requirements, and/or availability of funding. For best consideration, all application materials should be submitted by December 30, 2025, 11:59PM HST. Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee. Please see application instructions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain earthworm colonies including food collection, feeding, and processing of vermicompost as part of the Hui Koe Aina (HKA) Earthworm Hui (a partnership of University of Hawaii faculty, staff, students, and community members to demonstrate, train, and promote food waste diversion through composting and vermicomposting and support local food systems). Lead undergraduate student training in vermicompost operations. Lead school tours and vermicompost demonstrations for k-12 students. Organize and lead outreach activities and community engagement. Coordinate vermicompost distribution and earthworm sales. Collaborate with HKA faculty and associated students on research and educational projects to enhance the scholarly and academic benefits of HKA. Other duties as assigned. denotes essential functions

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in agronomy or natural resource management or related field and 0 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for composting operations and education, training, and outreach; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated. Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of food waste vermicomposting and green waste composting as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies. Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with food waste composting and maintenance of green waste compost piles. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range of problems that may commonly occur in the area of food waste composting and maintenance of green waste compost piles. Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software. Experience leading workshops, training, or related outreach activities on vermicomposting for households, schools, and other organizations. Experience training, supervising, and reviewing the work of others, including student workers.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience developing and implementing outreach and education programs. Demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposals and/or engage in successful fundraising activities to support education and outreach programs. Ability to develop and manage community-based networks around vermicompost operations. Experience in business management for vermicompost and related compost operations, including marketing, sales, managing supplies to maintain operations, and related activities.

TO APPLY

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If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and some, if not all, desirable qualifications; Curriculum vitae (CV); Names of three (3) professional references (contact information including email address); and Official transcripts or original documentation from the institution confirming the degree (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts sent directly from the degree-granting institution are required upon hire).

Diplomas will not be accepted.*



Note: Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.

Inquiries

: Dr. Travis Idol, idol@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

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The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit:

https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.



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https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/

, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.



In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.



Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link:

https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/