Recruitment Information
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- General knowledge of State government laws, administrative rules, policies, procedures, practices, and operations.
- General understanding of Hawaii's cultural and political landscape.
- Expert knowledge of social media strategy, metrics, and analysis.
- Expert knowledge of vertical video and platform algorithms.
- Proficient with social media tools and analytics.
- Exceptional written and oral communication.
- Ability to engage with elected officials, leadership, management, and employees to build alignment.
- Ability to create social content across digital properties.
- Ability to drive strategies to address crisis, trends, and mis\-and disinformation in real\-time.
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This posting is for the State of Hawai'i, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority (Authority).
This position serves as the Social Communications Fellow and reports to the Executive Director of the Authority. This position is located on the Island of Oahu.
Salary: Minimum $110,000\.00\- $150,000\.00 Annually (salary commensurate with education and experience).
This position is a temporary full\-time, non\-civil service, special, research or demonstration project in accordance with Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 76\-11\.6 (Act 160, SLH 2015\) and will terminate upon completion of the special project on June 30, 2028\. If you have any questions regarding this non\-civil service exempt position, please contact Keala Patterson, Administrative Services Officer, at mksoa.jobs@hawaii.gov.
The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Duties Summary
The Social Communications Fellow reports to the Executive Director and serves as the lead for social media communications, overseeing strategy, content development, approval, and execution across platforms. This position serves as the first\-line approver of social media content and leads rapid\-response efforts related to crises, trends, and mis\- and disinformation. This position also translates policy into culturally relevant social content grounded in Hawaii’s cultural and political landscape, leveraging expertise in vertical video, platform algorithms, and social SEO within a “hyper\-fragmented” modern media environment, and performs other duties as assigned.
This position is based at the Authority’s office on Oahu and will require occasional travel to other islands, including overnight stays.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Citizenship Requirement: Applicants must be citizens, permanent resident aliens, or nationals of the United States. Non\-citizens with unrestricted employment authorization from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service may also apply. RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of:
Skills/Abilities:
Recommended Education and Experience: Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4\) year college or university with a bachelor's degree. Experience: Ten (10\) years of professional work experience in social media. Relevant experience may include, but is not limited to, content creation, platform management, social media analytics and reporting, social media marketing and engagement, search engine optimization, and related areas. Experience must have demonstrated success in overseeing communications in a high\-pressure environment (e.g., political campaign, community organizing, or sports/entertainment). License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid license, type 3 or higher, to drive in the State of Hawaii.
Quality of Experience:Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant’s overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that they have the ability to perform the duties of the position for which they are being considered. Physical and Medical Requirements: Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position effectively and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation. Able to travel on short notice, including by 4\-wheel drive vehicle; work in a high elevation environment (9,000 to 13,500 feet); and in outdoor field conditions.
Qualified applicants with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the advertised position are encouraged to apply. The State of Hawaii is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case\-by\-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodation should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.
Other Information
This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be "at will," which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a completed Non\-Civil Service Application (HRD 278\) to:Department of Land and Natural Resources
Human Resources Office
Attention: Jodi Kurashige
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 231
Honolulu, HI 96813
Applications may also be submitted through email to: dlnr.jobs@hawaii.gov. Applicants must submit, at the time of application, evidence of the appropriate training (e.g., transcript or diploma) in order to be given credit for education and/or copy of appropriate license(s), as applicable. Click here (Download PDF reader) for the Non\-Civil Service Application (HRD 278\). Recruitment number is EX126004\.
TESTING INFORMATION:Applicants selected to move forward will be contacted by the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority and receive a short take\-home assignment via email. This assessment is designed to reflect the work of the role, allowing for the evaluation of your approach to challenges and determining if this type of work aligns with your interests. Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:
Keala Patterson, Administrative Services Officer
Email: mksoa.jobs@hawaii.gov
Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 4:30 pm (HST)
NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding this exempt position.