(CASUAL) Program Specialist (QUEST)

Hilo, HI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

*** 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) Program Specialist (QUEST)

Hiring Unit: College of Natural and Health Sciences Marine Science

Position: ***Casual Hire***

Location: UH Hilo

Date Posted: March 11 2026

Closing Date: March 18 2026

Salary: $3200 lump sum

Full time/Part time: Full time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Casual Hire temporary appointment is expected begin May 2026 or soon thereafter. Not to exceed 89 days.

Duties:

Assist Logistics Coordinator in managing the food and supply budget.
Procure supplies from approved vendors; track purchase orders and receipts. Provides receipts and invoices to Logistics Coordinator for maintaining the budget spreadsheet and making payments.
Assist with the generator operations including routine starting/stopping of generators and purchasing fuel. Responsible for refueling program vehicles and ensuring all kitchen equipment are in good working order.
Serve as a point of contact for site access; facilitate gate entry for authorized faculty staff and guests. Monitor and supervise the campsite during off-site activities to ensure the security of University and personal property.
Assist with packing unpacking and secure transportation of all equipment and supplies between the University and the field site
Assist with the setup and breakdown of field camp site; ensure the site remains clean organized and compliant with safety standards.
Independently plan menus and prepare three daily meals plus snacks for all program participants (faculty staff students and guests).
Implement and maintain food safety protocols. This includes managing temperature-controlled storage (coolers/freezers) pest prevention and sanitizing all food preparation surfaces and equipment.
Clean and maintain all culinary equipment including industrial grills burners and utensils to ensure cleanliness and proper function.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in any field and 0 years of professional experience; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
Ability to be located at field site (in South Kona) May 16-May 30 2026.
Drivers license valid in Hawaii for passenger vehicles.

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience driving 12-passenger vans
Prior experience with MARE 264/364 or similar course
Experience preparing meals for up to 50 people

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:

Cover letter explaining how qualifications are met
Resume
Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references
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 birth date on transcript copies. Copy of diplomas will NOT be accepted. Documents issued from an institution outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services Inc. verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant. All requested documents/information become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing 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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Inquiries: Matt Connelly email:

Please refer to the Program Specialist (QUEST) Casual Hire when making inquiries.

EEO Clery Act ADA

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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Accommodation Request: The University of Hawaii 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:

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Description*** 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 ...