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Community Engagement Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, nonprofit management, or a related field. Australian professionals can secure renewable two-year status with no lottery and no annual cap limiting your options.
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*** Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai'i 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) Community Engagement Program Specialist
Hiring Unit: Kipuka Native Hawaiian Center
Position: *** Casual Hire ***
Location: UH Hilo
Date Posted: October 23, 2026
Closing Date: October 30, 2026
Salary: $51.00/hour
Full-time/Part-time: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: Casual Hire temporary appointment is expected to begin November 2026 or soon thereafter. Not to exceed 89 days.
Note: To ensure a consistent digital layout across third-party software platforms, Hawaiian language (kahako and okina) and other such diacritical marks have been omitted from this online posting. The University recognizes and respects the proper use of these markings in all official communications.
Duties:
Under the general supervision of Director of Kipuka Native Hawaiian Student Center (Kipuka), responsible for the development, implementation, and management community engagement initiatives, strategic partnerships, and paid student internships in support of the UH Hilo U.S. Department of Education Strengthening Institutions Program grant.
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Develop, implement, and manage community engagement initiatives and strategic partnerships that support Activity 3 of the SIP grant, aligning activities with UH Hilo student success priorities and institutional capacity-building goals.
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Build and sustain collaborative relationships with community organizations, businesses, and educational institutions to expand student engagement, experiential learning, and professional development.
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Lead the design, execution, and implementation of a comprehensive paid internship program in collaboration with the Kipuka Student Development Coordinator, including developing program frameworks, partner agreements, placement matching, onboarding, performance monitoring, and evaluating student performance, and learning outcomes.
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Create and facilitate, culturally responsive, place-based educational curricula, workshops, training materials, and community-engaged learning opportunities grounded in Hawaii's cultural values and community knowledge to support student learning, professional development, and career readiness.
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Work with the Kipuka Student Development Coordinator, UH Hilo departments, student support programs, and community partners to identify student needs, establish internship and experiential learning opportunities, and strengthen connections between academic learning, community engagement, and post-graduation opportunities.
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Develop program policies, procedures, partnership resources, and assessment tools to support the implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of community engagement initiatives and paid internship opportunities.
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Establish policies, tracking systems, assessment tools, and data reporting to drive program improvement and grant compliance.
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Work in multiple work settings and maintain a variable work schedule as required.
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Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in community engagement, community-based organizations, partnership development, educational programming, or related fields; or any equivalent combination of education and professional work experience that provides the required education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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Demonstrated experience working with community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, or other community-serving institutions, including developing, maintaining, and strengthening collaborative relationships and partnerships.
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Demonstrated working knowledge of community resources, organizations, and networks serving Hawaii, including the ability to identify opportunities for collaboration and connect students with community-based experiences and resources.
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Experience developing and implementing place-based educational curricula, workshops, training materials, and educational resources grounded in Hawaii's values, communities, and knowledge systems.
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Demonstrated knowledge of UH Hilo's student population, student support services, and campus resources.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively. Proficiency in the use of personal computers and standard office software applications.
To Apply:
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.
Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.
Inquiries:
Hualani Loo, loorache@hawaii.edu
Please refer to the Community Engagement Program Specialist Casual Hire when making inquiries.
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i 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: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment 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.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i 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: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
Description
*** Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai'i 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) Community Engagement Program Specialist
Hiring Unit: Kipuka Native Hawaiian Center
Position: *** Casual Hire ***
Location: UH Hilo
Date Posted: October 23, 2026
Closing Date: October 30, 2026
Salary: $51.00/hour
Full-time/Part-time: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: Casual Hire temporary appointment is expected to begin November 2026 or soon thereafter. Not to exceed 89 days.
Note: To ensure a consistent digital layout across third-party software platforms, Hawaiian language (kahako and okina) and other such diacritical marks have been omitted from this online posting. The University recognizes and respects the proper use of these markings in all official communications.
Duties:
Under the general supervision of Director of Kipuka Native Hawaiian Student Center (Kipuka), responsible for the development, implementation, and management community engagement initiatives, strategic partnerships, and paid student internships in support of the UH Hilo U.S. Department of Education Strengthening Institutions Program grant.
-
Develop, implement, and manage community engagement initiatives and strategic partnerships that support Activity 3 of the SIP grant, aligning activities with UH Hilo student success priorities and institutional capacity-building goals.
-
Build and sustain collaborative relationships with community organizations, businesses, and educational institutions to expand student engagement, experiential learning, and professional development.
-
Lead the design, execution, and implementation of a comprehensive paid internship program in collaboration with the Kipuka Student Development Coordinator, including developing program frameworks, partner agreements, placement matching, onboarding, performance monitoring, and evaluating student performance, and learning outcomes.
-
Create and facilitate, culturally responsive, place-based educational curricula, workshops, training materials, and community-engaged learning opportunities grounded in Hawaii's cultural values and community knowledge to support student learning, professional development, and career readiness.
-
Work with the Kipuka Student Development Coordinator, UH Hilo departments, student support programs, and community partners to identify student needs, establish internship and experiential learning opportunities, and strengthen connections between academic learning, community engagement, and post-graduation opportunities.
-
Develop program policies, procedures, partnership resources, and assessment tools to support the implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of community engagement initiatives and paid internship opportunities.
-
Establish policies, tracking systems, assessment tools, and data reporting to drive program improvement and grant compliance.
-
Work in multiple work settings and maintain a variable work schedule as required.
-
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in community engagement, community-based organizations, partnership development, educational programming, or related fields; or any equivalent combination of education and professional work experience that provides the required education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
-
Demonstrated experience working with community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, or other community-serving institutions, including developing, maintaining, and strengthening collaborative relationships and partnerships.
-
Demonstrated working knowledge of community resources, organizations, and networks serving Hawaii, including the ability to identify opportunities for collaboration and connect students with community-based experiences and resources.
-
Experience developing and implementing place-based educational curricula, workshops, training materials, and educational resources grounded in Hawaii's values, communities, and knowledge systems.
-
Demonstrated knowledge of UH Hilo's student population, student support services, and campus resources.
-
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively. Proficiency in the use of personal computers and standard office software applications.
To Apply:
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.
Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.
Inquiries:
Hualani Loo, loorache@hawaii.edu
Please refer to the Community Engagement Program Specialist Casual Hire when making inquiries.
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i 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: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment 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.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i 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: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Community Engagement Manager
Frame your degree field precisely
Your Australian bachelor's degree must align with the specific Community Engagement Manager role, not just management broadly. A degree in communications, social policy, or public administration strengthens the specialty occupation argument your employer needs to make to the DOL.
Target nonprofit and government-adjacent employers
Local councils, community foundations, university outreach offices, and health system community benefit departments regularly sponsor E-3 visa holders for this role. These organizations have established LCA filing processes and are accustomed to documenting specialty occupation status for engagement positions.
Address specialty occupation before the offer stage
Community engagement roles sometimes attract scrutiny because the title sounds generalist. Before you reach offer negotiations, confirm your prospective employer can document that the role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree or equivalent experience.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA preparation
The LCA must be certified by the DOL before your consulate appointment, and the prevailing wage determination affects your offer terms. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so nothing delays your start date.
Negotiate your job description alongside your offer
Ask your employer to specify degree requirements in the written job description before the LCA is filed. A description that lists a bachelor's degree in a relevant field as required, not preferred, directly supports your E-3 petition and reduces the risk of a consular officer questioning specialty occupation status.
Prepare evidence of your Australian credential equivalency
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 purposes, but consular officers can ask for clarification. Bring your transcript and a brief credential evaluation letter to your interview to preempt any questions.
E-3 Visa Community Engagement Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Community Engagement Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Community Engagement Manager roles from employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history, so you can filter specifically for sponsorship-open positions rather than cold-applying and discovering late in the process that an employer won't sponsor. Starting your search there saves time and surfaces employers already familiar with E-3 requirements for this role type.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Community Engagement Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
It can, but the job description has to do the work. The DOL requires the role to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. Roles tied to public health outreach, nonprofit program management, or government community programs are strongest, because the required degree field, communications, social work, or public administration, is clearly defined in most postings.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Community Engagement Manager roles?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so an Australian professional with a qualifying job offer can apply and receive a decision year-round without waiting for a random selection. The H-1B visa requires registration in a lottery that rejects most applicants before the petition is even filed. For this role category, where specialty occupation status is sometimes borderline, avoiding the H-1B lottery also avoids a wasted registration cycle.
Can I change employers or roles while on an E-3 as a Community Engagement Manager?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you need a new E-3 visa stamp reflecting the new employer before you travel internationally. If you're already in the U.S., you can start working for the new employer once the LCA is certified and the new visa documentation is in order, without waiting for a new stamp, as long as you don't leave the country.