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Community Engagement Specialist roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when tied to a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, sociology, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian professionals with a confirmed job offer.
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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 Specialist
Frame your degree field precisely
E-3 visa specialty occupation requires your degree to match your role's field directly. A communications or public affairs degree maps cleanly to community engagement. A general business degree may not, ask your employer to frame the job description around the specific discipline.
Target nonprofits and mission-driven organizations
Community engagement roles are concentrated in nonprofits, local government agencies, and healthcare systems. These employers frequently sponsor E-3 visas because the work is domestic-facing and the talent pool is specialized. Search by sector, not just job title.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Searching broadly for community engagement jobs wastes time if employers haven't sponsored visas before. Migrate Mate filters roles by E-3 sponsorship history so you're only applying where the process is already understood.
Verify your employer knows LCA timelines
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before you can attend your consulate interview. Confirm HR understands the LCA step and can move within your preferred start date. Delays here are the most common reason offers fall through.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your paperwork
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from LCA submission through consulate appointment preparation. This matters especially for community engagement roles where public-sector employers may lack an internal immigration team.
Carry your Australian credentials in translated form
Consular officers may ask how your Australian qualifications align with U.S. specialty occupation standards. Bring your academic transcripts and, if your degree title differs from U.S. conventions, a credential evaluation letter confirming equivalency to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree.
E-3 Visa Community Engagement Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Community Engagement Specialist jobs that offer E-3 sponsorship?
Most job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type, so you can spend weeks applying to roles where the employer has no E-3 experience. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, it surfaces Community Engagement Specialist positions where employers are already set up to sponsor the E-3 visa, saving you from dead ends early in the process.
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 Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field like communications, public relations, social work, or sociology. The key is that the degree must be directly relevant to the role, not just any bachelor's degree. Job descriptions that list a degree as 'preferred' rather than 'required' can cause problems at the consulate, so confirm the requirement is explicit in your offer letter.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Community Engagement Specialist roles?
For this role, the E-3 is significantly more practical. The H-1B visa is subject to an annual lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate, meaning most applicants aren't selected even if they're qualified. The E-3 has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been reached, no lottery, and can be renewed indefinitely in two-year increments. If you're Australian, there's no reason to pursue an H-1B over an E-3 for this type of role.
Can I switch Community Engagement Specialist employers while on an E-3?
Yes, but your E-3 status is tied to a specific employer. When you change jobs, your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need to either apply for a new E-3 visa at an Australian consulate or, if you're already in the U.S., pursue a change of status. You can start working for the new employer once the new LCA is certified and your visa reflects the new position.