JR EXTENSION AGENT, 11-MO (Position #0086333T)
Location
UH Manoa - SOEST, Honolulu, HI
Job Type
Full-Time Temporary
Job Number
2026-01453
Department
University of Hawaii at Manoa - SOEST - Sea Grant College Program
Opening Date
07/08/2026
Closing Date
7/22/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:
0086333T
Description
Position: Junior Extension Agent
Position Title: Digital Extension and Outreach Support Tool Specialist
Position Number: 0086333T
Department: University of Hawai'i
School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
Sea Grant College Program
Geographic Location: O'ahu
Date Posted: July 8, 2026
Closing Date: July 22, 2026
Monthly Type: 11 Month
Tenure Track: Non Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (100% 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 seeks a Junior Extension Agent to support the development, translation, and dissemination of data-driven, user-centered tools and information products that advance coastal and community resilience across Hawaii and the Pacific. The position will assist Hawai`i Sea Grant faculty and program staff in applying data analysis, visualization, web-based tools, interactive media, and emerging technologies to provide extension, education, outreach, applied research translation, and stakeholder engagement.
The Junior Extension Agent will work across a broad range of Hawai`i Sea Grant programs and partner initiatives related to climate resilience, coastal hazards, ecosystem restoration, fisheries, aquaculture, water resources, drought, coastal access, land-sea stewardship, place-based learning, and community-led resource management.
The position will help make complex environmental and coastal science information more accessible, understandable, and useful to communities, resource managers, educators, public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other decision-makers.
This is an entry-level extension faculty position. The primary emphasis is on supporting extension programming, stakeholder-facing information products, applied science communication, and decision-support tools.
Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Extension, Outreach, and Community Engagement
Assists with the design and delivery of extension programs that improve access to applied coastal, climate, water, fisheries, ecosystem restoration, and natural resource information. Works under the guidance of Hawai`i Sea Grant faculty and program leadership to support workshops, trainings, public presentations, demonstrations, outreach events, community meetings, and partner engagement activities.
Helps translate complex scientific, technical, and geospatial information into clear and accessible materials for diverse audiences, including community members, educators, students, resource managers, agency staff, and nonprofit partners. Assists with the preparation of user guides, fact sheets, web content, visual summaries, training materials, and other extension products. Supports respectful engagement with communities and partners by listening to user needs, documenting feedback, and helping improve extension products based on stakeholder input.
B. Data Products, Web Tools, and Applied Visualization
Assists with the development, maintenance, and improvement of public-facing data products, dashboards, maps, web tools, mobile-responsive applications, visualizations, and other decision-support resources that support Hawai`i Sea Grant priorities. Uses appropriate programming, scripting, web development, data visualization, geospatial display, and user-interface methods to help organize, display, and communicate environmental information.
Supports projects related to climate tools, drought information, fisheries and aquaculture data, ecosystem restoration tracking, water resources, coastal resilience planning, and community stewardship. Helps organize and process datasets; prepare charts, maps, and visual summaries; test web-based tools; improve user experience; and document technical workflows. Assists with making Sea Grant information products accessible, visually effective, and useful for both technical and non-technical users.
C. Data Organization, Quality Review, and Workflow Support
Assists with the collection, organization, formatting, quality review, and documentation of environmental, geospatial, and programmatic datasets. Helps identify data gaps, inconsistencies, broken links, usability issues, or display errors in program-developed tools and information products. Supports repeatable workflows for updating dashboards, maps, websites, outreach materials, and other data products.
Develops and maintains documentation of datasets, code, technical notes, user feedback, and tool updates to support program continuity and transparency. Works with supervisors and collaborators to ensure that data products are accurate, current, organized, and understandable.
D. Emerging Technologies for Extension and Education
Assists with the use of interactive visualization, mobile tools, 3D models, virtual or augmented learning environments, artificial intelligence-enabled tools, collaborative platforms, and other emerging technologies when these tools strengthen extension, education, outreach, research translation, or place-based learning.
Supports the development and testing of innovative approaches that help users better understand coastal systems, climate impacts, ecosystem restoration, fisheries, water resources, and community resilience. Helps evaluate whether emerging technologies are practical, accessible, culturally appropriate, and useful for Hawai`i and Pacific Island audiences.
E. Applied Research Translation and Communication
Supports Hawai`i Sea Grant faculty, researchers, students, and partners in translating applied research into extension products and public-facing resources. Assists with literature reviews, technical summaries, visual products, presentations, web content, project reports, and other communication materials. Helps prepare updates that describe tool development, stakeholder engagement, data-product improvements, and extension outcomes.
Participates in project meetings and contributes to discussions about user needs, design improvements, outreach strategies, and evaluation approaches. May assist with conference presentations, public demonstrations, and contributions to reports or publications.
F. Other Duties
Performs other duties as assigned, consistent with the purpose and scope of the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
i Sea Grant, the National Sea Grant College Program, University of Hawaii applied research and extension programs, or coastal and marine resource issues in Hawai`i and the Pacific.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; 808-956-7031; lerner@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
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Employer University of Hawaii
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