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Role Description

The Communications Specialist exudes the heart and passion for HCF’s mission: to inspire the spirit of giving and invest in people and solutions to benefit our community. This role brings a sharp eye for emerging trends across social platforms and the strategic acumen to translate those insights into corporate communications that keep HCF’s content relevant, timely, and brand-aligned.

• Support organizational visibility and community engagement by planning, executing, and evaluating daily communications initiatives.
• Develop and schedule social media content.
• Support email marketing campaigns.
• Assist with event planning and promotion.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to produce clear, consistent content.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Strengthen the Organizational Communications Capacity and Internal Support:
• Produce clear, consistent, and mission-aligned content that strengthens engagement and program visibility.
• Lead project management for communications initiatives and campaigns.
• Draft, publish, and analyze social media content across organizational platforms.
• Create day-to-day digital content for social and web platforms.
• Monitor digital channels for responsiveness and community engagement.
• Lead the development and distribution of newsletters, email campaigns, and website updates.
• Own routine website maintenance to ensure content remains current and accurate.
• Track key metrics across social media, email, and digital channels.
• Lead planning and logistics for organizational events.
• Translate emerging social media and digital communications trends into actionable recommendations.
• Coordinate with internal teams and partners as needed.
• Motivate top performance and accountability through clear communication of goals and objectives.

Other Responsibilities

• Expand skills and knowledge of the communications and philanthropic sector by attending relevant meetings, workshops, and seminars.
• Serve as a knowledgeable and collaborative representative of HCF in the community.
• Partner collaboratively with other staff members to ensure effective outcomes and mission-driven team culture.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong writing, editing, and narrative development skills.
• Familiarity with social media management and analytics tools.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet multiple deadlines.
• Highly proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Internet research, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Photoshop, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be extremely discrete with sensitive or confidential information.
• Thorough knowledge, sensitivity, and understanding of the history and complexities of Hawai‘i’s multicultural community.
• Demonstrated passion for the betterment of Hawai‘i and its people.
• Capable of thriving in a highly collaborative and flexible organization.

Work Environment, Physical, and Mental Demands

• Works under regular in-office conditions with the ability to work remotely.
• General office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Required to travel as needed.
• Ability to multi-task, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, up to 25 lbs. of general office material or equipment.