(CASUAL) PIPES Program Coordinator

*** Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawaii may apply for Casual Hire positions which include administrative professional and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular Board of Regents (BOR) and Civil Service employees (i.e. paid holidays/leave). Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Title: (CASUAL) PIPES Program Coordinator
Hiring Unit: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs/PIPES
Position: ***Casual Hire***
Location: UH Hilo
Date Posted: October 1 2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary: $24.00/hour
Full time/Part time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Casual Hire temporary appointment is expected to begin October 2025 or soon thereafter. Not to exceed 89 days.

Duties:

1. Help organize and coordinate undergraduate programs and other related partnership efforts that engage and guide individuals from Hawaii and the Pacific in study and career pathways related to the care and resilience of island resources and communities.
2. Assist with leading the design planning and implementing of the Pacific Internship Programs for Exploring Science (PIPES) including managing program fiscal logistical recruitment implementation assessment and reporting.
3. Ability to operate vehicles to access field sites.
4. Develop and maintain collaborative and grant relationships with program partners across the university State and region to build and adapt programs to community needs.
5. Work on increasing recruitment and retention of underrepresented students to fields of study related to the care study and resilience of island resources and communities in Hawaii and the Pacific by designing and developing new initiatives and coordinating efforts with university agency and community partners.
6. Lead PIPES olelo Hawa11 initiative through partner collaboration and project development.
7. Represent the office at statewide and region-wide conservation and education meetings and outreach events.
8. Develop grants proposals and program evaluations manages program budget maintains program data and assists with grant reporting.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelors Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Geography Biology Agriculture or related conservation science community or natural resources field.
2. Minimum six (6) months of experience coordinating experiential programs with participants of diverse backgrounds/cultures to assist with building their personal and professional pathways. with Hawaiian communities on collaborative projects.
3. Minimum one (1) year of experience conducting scientific or applied research that included data collection and analysis.
4. Experience working in collaboration with Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander communities and organizing community projects or service activities and building partnerships with institutional and community organizations.
5. Fluent and proficient in the Native Hawaiian language.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Experience with internship programs at a college level with diverse audiences
2. Knowledge of Hawaiis diverse ecosystems conservation challenges and social landscapes.
3. Familiarity with scientific research methods relative to conservation biology.
4. Knowledge of organizations in Hawaii involved with community conservation efforts.
5. Demonstrated excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
6. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems identify possible causes and resolve the full range of problems that may commonly occur.

To Apply:

Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach each required document. A complete application must include:

1. Cover letter explaining how qualifications are met
2. Resume
3. Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references
4. Transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).

Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security number and birthdates on transcript copies. All requested documents/information will become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the hire date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.

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Please refer to the PIPES Program Coordinator Casual Hire when making inquiries.

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