Communications, Publications and Marketing (Marketing Specialist, 0097561)

Communications, Publications and Marketing (Marketing Specialist, 0097561)

Location

Leeward CC, Various Locations, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2026-01355

Department

Leeward Community College

Division

Institutional Support - Provosts Office

Opening Date

06/22/2026

Closing Date

7/7/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Number:

0097561

Description

Title: Communications, Publications and Marketing (Marketing Specialist)

Position Number: 0097561

Hiring Unit: Chancellor's Office

Location: Leeward Community College

Date Posted: June 23, 2026

Closing Date: July 7, 2026

Band: B

Salary: salary schedules and placement information

Additional Salary Info: PBB, minimum $5,640/month

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Month: 11-month

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions: general funds, to begin approximately 08/2026, pending position clearance, availability of funds and actual staffing requirements. For Leeward CC day, evening, or weekends, on- and off-campus as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

(*Essential Functions)

• *Under the supervision of the Marketing Officer, researches, drafts and finalizes text for electronic and print materials as assigned, including but not limited to copy for web pages, social media and marketing collateral.
• *Assists with the maintenance of the College online event calendar and various html newsletters.
• *Creates, develops and manages content for College's online presence, including internal and external digital properties such as websites, social media networks and other electronic alternatives like digital signage. Content includes still images (illustrations, photographs, infographics), animation, audio, video, interactive experiences (forms, chat rooms, polls, questionnaires, etc.).
• *Designs and produces materials such as promotional collateral, banners, maps, displays, presentations, on-campus signage and way-finding materials.
• *Performs basic editing of digital video such as trimming clips, adding audio or text, and inserting transitions, and adapting files to various formats for broadcast and web use.
• *Covers campus news, events and campus life as assigned by the supervisor. Coverage may include photography, videography and written descriptions. Assignments may be on or off campus and will be used in publications, displays, marketing collateral electronic media, and for public relations distribution.
• *Maintains and troubleshoots equipment (e.g., large format printers, scanner, desktop printer).
• *Produces press-ready artwork for on-campus duplication or off-campus printing; generates printing specifications and secures printing bids for projects.
• *Produces completed jobs from concept to delivery on time and within budget with a high degree of creativity
• *Assist with training and supervising student employees.
• *Assignments will include working outside of normally scheduled work hours including day, night, weekend and/or holidays as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in communication, design, journalism, marketing, computer science, or related field and 4 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for web content development, writing and editing, public relations and/or graphic design; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
• Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of design and communications, journalism and/or social media marketing 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 design and communications, journalism and/or social media marketing.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
• 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.
• Possession of excellent communication skills, with demonstrated ability to write effectively in a variety of styles with exceptional proofreading and editing skills.
• Functional knowledge of and experience with creative applications, such as Adobe Creative Cloud, dealing with image editing, vector graphics, page layout, video/animation, and web development.
• Experience in creating accessible digital material for ADA compliance.
• Experience in serving as photographer and preparing images for print, displays and electronic distribution with demonstrated proficiency in digital photography.
• Proficient understanding of social media platforms including Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, X, SnapChat, Facebook, blogs, etc.
• Functional knowledge of web content management systems such as WordPress.
• Possession of a valid drivers license.
• Ability to travel independently in a timely and efficient manner to various locations on Oahu.
• For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.

Desirable Qualifications

• More than 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience with graphic design, understanding fundamental principles and concepts, exhibiting skills at a professional level of competence.
• More than 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for communications, marketing, media campaigns, and/or public relations.
• Functional knowledge of HTML and experience building, maintaining, and managing content for websites.
• Ability to use DSLR camera, take and edit photos at professional level of quality.
• Ability to shoot, create and edit videos at professional level of quality.
• Understanding of effective use of social media and content creation that keeps up with the latest trends.
• Ability to plan, design, create and produce finished displays and exhibits at a professional level of competence.
• Demonstrated experience with Macintosh computers and Apple operating systems.

Application Submission: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents:

1. Cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications,

2. Resume,

3. Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing the name of institution, degree conferred and coursework to date appropriate to the position (Copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted). All degree(s) and/or credit(s) must be earned from regionally or nationally accredited postsecondary colleges and universities recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Transcripts 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.)

NOTE: Transcripts must be attached to receive credit for degree(s).

Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the last one will be reviewed. The application will be considered incomplete if any of the required documents/materials are not included or are unreadable. Applications lacking transcripts will be reviewed on work experience equivalency to meet minimum qualifications (MQs). MQs must be met by the closing date of the advertisement. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birthdate on submitted documents. All requested documents/information become the property of Leeward Community College and will not be returned.

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Inquiries:

Leeward Community College

Human Resources Office

808-455-0326

lcchr@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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.

In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawaii 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/

Employer University of Hawaii

Department Leeward Community College Address 96-045 Ala Ike

Pearl City, Hawaii, 96782

Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu