University of Hawai`i at Hilo Looking for Communications Officer, PBB Full Time

UH Hilo, College of Natural & Health Sciences (CNHS) Dean’s Office, position number 96886, full-time, permanent, to begin
approximately March 2023, pending position clearance and availability of funding.

Duties: Directs, coordinates, and
implements the development of PISCES branding, publicity, and website. Maintains social media. Searches for grant opportunities and consults
with Management to prioritize grant proposal applications. Coordinates proposal preparation activities and leads the editing of the grant
proposal content to ensure requirements are met. Writes, creates, and markets all PISCES outreach materials including newsletters,
pamphlets, annual report and documents to related to legislative and stakeholder outreach. Takes and prepares professional quality
photographs and videos for inclusion in various media. Develops, creates, and manages event planning and a marketing program. Plans,
develops, budgets, coordinates, and manages the PISCES’ Women STEM Aerospace Research Scholars (STARS) program. Manages PISCES media
outreach and public relations (PR). Seeks out, prepares, and coordinates participation in education and public outreach activities and
partnerships. Drives project vehicles to attend events, meetings, access mission sites, and transport equipment. Other duties as
assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in
Communications, Journalism or related field and three (3) year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities
for marketing/public relations; or equivalent education/training or experience. Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and
techniques in the field of marketing/public relations as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and
evolving concepts, principles and methodologies. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws,
rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with marketing/public relations. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present
information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials. 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 and apply word processing software. Any equivalent combination of education
and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated. Knowledge of
website development, marketing, outreach and public relations

Desirable Qualifications: Two (2) years of experience
conducting public outreach, STEM education events, and seeking funding opportunities, and writing grants. Includes experience with creating
newsletters and pamphlet layouts.

To Apply: For a complete description, application instructions and to apply,
please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu and search for #96886 or Communications Officer. Please be sure to
review the full job posting before applying. Failure to submit all required documents shall deem an application to be incomplete. Incomplete
applications will not be considered. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an
account.

Closing Date: February 21, 2023

Inquiries: Kalei Rapoza, [email protected]