JR Extension AGENT Position

Position

Junior Extension Agent – Digital Extension and Outreach Support Tool Specialist, University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program (O‘ahu, 11‑month, Full Time). Position Number: 0086333T.

The University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program seeks a Junior Extension Agent to support the development, translation, and dissemination of data‑driven, user‑centered tools and information products that advance coastal and community resilience across Hawai‘i and the Pacific. The role will assist faculty and staff in applying data analysis, visualization, web‑based tools, interactive media, and emerging technologies to provide extension, education, outreach, applied research translation, and stakeholder engagement.

• A. Extension, Outreach, and Community Engagement – design and deliver extension programs, support workshops, trainings, public presentations, demonstrations, outreach events, community meetings, and partner engagement activities; translate complex scientific information into accessible materials and prepare user guides, fact sheets, web content, visual summaries, and training materials.
• B. Data Products, Web Tools, and Applied Visualization – develop, maintain and improve public‑facing data products, dashboards, maps, web tools, mobile‑responsive applications, visualizations; assist with climate tools, drought information, fisheries and aquaculture data, ecosystem restoration tracking, water resources, coastal resilience planning, and community stewardship.
• C. Data Organization, Quality Review, and Workflow Support – collect, organize, format, review, and document datasets; identify data gaps and usability issues; develop documentation for datasets, code, technical notes, user feedback, and tool updates.
• D. Emerging Technologies for Extension and Education – support use of interactive visualization, mobile tools, 3D models, virtual or augmented learning environments, AI‑enabled tools, collaborative platforms, and other emerging technologies that strengthen extension, education, and outreach.
• E. Applied Research Translation and Communication – translate applied research into extension products; assist with literature reviews, technical summaries, visual products, presentations, web content, project reports, and other communication materials; support presentations, public demonstrations, and reports.
• F. Other Duties – perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the purpose and scope of the position.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information and computer sciences, data science, natural resource management, environmental science, geography, planning, coastal or marine science, digital media, visualization, educational technology, or a related field.
• Evidence of successful practice in extension, outreach, community engagement, or communications activities with diverse audiences.
• Professionalism in working with others.
• Working knowledge of data organization, programming, scripting, visualization, web development, or digital communication methods.
• General familiarity with environmental, climate, coastal, fisheries, ecosystem restoration, water resources, natural resource management, or place‑based education issues.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to develop web‑accessible and mobile‑responsive data products, dashboards, maps, visualizations, or decision‑support tools.
• Ability to work independently while completing tasks under supervision.
• Ability to learn new tools, troubleshoot problems, document workflows, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with faculty, staff, students, community partners, public agencies, educators, resource managers, and other stakeholders.
• Strong oral, written, visual, and digital communication skills.
• Ability to contribute to collaborative teams and respond constructively to feedback.

• At least one year of relevant experience (student employment, internships, fellowships, applied research, extension, outreach, technical projects, capstone projects, professional work, or other…