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Position: Associate Extension Agent (2 positions)

Position Title: Pacific RISA Climate Adaptation Specialist Co-Lead

Position Number:T &T

Department: University of Hawaii

School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology

Sea Grant College Program

Geographic Location: Oahu Hawaii

Date Posted: July 3 2025

Closing Date: July 18 2025

Monthly Type: 11 Month

Tenure Track: Non Tenure

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time (49% FTE)

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Renewal contingent upon availability of funds and satisfactory performance of duties.


The University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program (Hawaii Sea Grant) seeks two (2) Climate Adaptation Specialists to collaboratively co-lead and manage the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) Sea Grant partnerships of the NOAA-funded Pacific Research on Island Solutions for Adaptation (Pacific RISA) Climate Adaptation Partnerships (CAP) program. These positions are central to fulfilling Pacific RISAs mission to support Pacific Island communities in adapting to climate change through collaborative regionally relevant and decision-driven research and outreach.

The Climate Adaptation Climate Specialist co-Leads will be responsible for strategic planning research coordination stakeholder engagement partnership development and implementation of adaptation-focused initiatives across Hawaii and the U.S.-affiliated Pacific Islands. The specialists will work as part of a distributed leadership team across regional institutions and report to the Hawaii Sea Grant Director.


Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities and primary functions of the position include but are not limited to:

  1. Program Co-Leadership and Strategy:
    • Provide shared leadership for the UHM Sea Grant capacity in support of Pacific RISA.
    • Contribute to and implement Pacific RISAs strategic goals ensuring alignment with Sea Grants regional needs and NOAAs CAP program objectives.
    • Participate in leadership meetings and decision-making across the regional Pacific RISA team.

2. Research Facilitation and Coordination:
    • Foster interdisciplinary research outreach and education partnerships within UHM including the Institute for Sustainability and Resilience the Water Resources Research Center the International Pacific Research Center the Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center and Hawaii Sea Grant and with Pacific RISA collaborators across the Pacific region.
    • Coordinate support and lead projects that incorporate local and Indigenous knowledge systems social science research and stakeholder-driven adaptation strategies.
    • Identify gaps and opportunities to advance impactful climate adaptation research.

3. Community and Stakeholder Engagement:
    • Build and sustain relationships with local governments Indigenous leaders community-based organizations and federal partners to co-develop research agendas and adaptation tools.
    • Support stakeholder engagement activities including listening sessions workshops and outreach events.
    • Ensure Pacific RISA activities are grounded in trust-based partnerships.

4. Program Management and Reporting:
    • Coordinate around planning budgeting and reporting related to Pacific RISA efforts conducted by UHM partners.
    • Track performance metrics deliverables and outputs in coordination with the broader Pacific RISA.
    • Contribute to annual NOAA CAP reporting and participate in program evaluations.

5. Science Translation and Communication:
    • Translate Pacific RISA research into usable knowledge for decision-makers and community partners.
    • Co-develop outreach materials policy briefs and tools for adaptation planning.
    • Present findings at regional and national conferences and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.

6. Other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • A Masters degree from a college or university of recognized standing with major work in natural physical or environmental science climate science social science policy or related field whichever is appropriate.

  • At least four (4) years experience as Extension faculty member or its equivalency in related fields in next lower rank.

  • Strong ability to lead and develop leadership in Cooperative Extension.

  • Proven administrative ability to conduct a well-organized program in Cooperative Extension or Sea Grant Extension program and to work harmoniously with the agents of other counties in an integrated Cooperative Extension program and with related public agencies.

  • Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.

  • At least four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in climate adaptation resilience planning extension or applied research in the Pacific Islands or similar regions.

  • Demonstrated experience with participatory community-based or co-produced research.

  • Proven record of building cross-sector partnerships and facilitating collaborative initiatives.

  • Deep understanding of climate impacts adaptation pathways and governance systems in Pacific Island contexts.

  • Strong leadership facilitation and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects budgets and interdisciplinary teams.

  • Familiarity with Indigenous and local knowledge systems.

  • Competence in Microsoft Office Google Workspace project management tools and digital collaboration platforms.


Desirable Qualifications

  • Experience with data synthesis policy communication or decision-support tools.


To Apply:

Submit the following online through NEOGOV: 1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; 2) current curriculum vitae; 3) names and contact information (phone and e-mail) of three (3) professional references; and 4) official transcripts (copies acceptable for application but if selected originals required at time of hire). All application materials must be submitted by the closing date. Failure to submit all application materials by the closing date shall deem an application incomplete and will not be considered.


Inquiries:

Darren Lerner; ;


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The University of Hawaii 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: 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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