Coastal Health Program Coordinator

Job Description

Coastal Health Program Coordinator

ID226226

Project Name

Sea Grant

Posted Date04/17/2026

Closing Date05/04/2026

FTE100.0%

Compensation$4264.00-$7500.00/Month

StateHawaii

IslandOahu

Job Summary

CLOSING DATE: May 4, 2026, or until filled. Job postings are removed from the RCUH Job Openings site once the recruitment process has ended.

Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), Hawai'i Sea Grant College Program, located in Honolulu, Hawai'i. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.

MONTHLY SALARY RANGE: $4,264 - $7,500/Mon.

DUTIES: Under direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), facilitates, coordinates, and provides general support of the Pacific Island Coastal Health Program at Hawai'i Sea Grant. Contributes to the development of the Pacific Ciguatera Network, which includes leading field collections and lab analyses focused on ciguatera poisoning. Coordinates other project duties as needed to support coastal health work. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: lab management, meeting coordination, partner support, data collection, data analysis, data synthesis, report writing, community engagement, outreach and education, and presentations.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Marine Biology, Education, or related field. (Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Marine Biology, Education, Oceanography or related field and at least two (2) additional years of experience may substitute for a Master's Degree. Experience may be gained during undergraduate degree.).

EXPERIENCE: Up to one (0-1) year of experience working on ocean health in the Pacific Islands.

KNOWLEDGE: Strong knowledge of local needs, best practices, and current research related to ocean health. Expertise in Hawaiian or other Pacific Island culture, language, and stewardship practices.

ABILITIES & SKILLS: Proficient ability to coordinate among partners and colleagues, facilitate collaboration, support lab operations, and provide general support and program management. Ability to work independently. Post Offer/Employment Condition: Must be able to complete the UH Information Security Awareness Training (ISAT) within two (2) weeks from date of hire, and re-certify every twelve (12) months.

PHYSICAL/MEDICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to lift twenty-five (25) pounds and be a strong swimmer, to perform field and lab work.

POLICY/REGULATORY REQUIREMENT: As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to all applicable RCUH policies, procedures, and trainings and, as applicable, subject to University of Hawaii's and/or business entity's policies, procedures, and trainings. Violation of RCUH's, UH's, or business entity's policies and/or procedures or applicable State or Federal laws and/or regulations may lead to disciplinary action (including, but not limited to possible termination of employment, personal fines, civil and/or criminal penalties, etc.).

SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working on ciguatera in the Pacific Islands.

INQUIRIES: Eileen Nalley ... (Oahu).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please go to You must submit the following documents online to be considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) List of 3 Professional References, 4) Copy of Degree(s)/Unofficial or Official Transcript(s)/Certificate(s). All online applications must be submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawaii Standard Time/RCUH receipt time) as stated on the job posting. If you do not have access to our system and the closing date is imminent, please send additional documents to .... If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call ... or .... Please visit for more information on RCUH's Benefits for eligible employees.

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