Young Adult Activities Coordinator- Recovery Support Center
Join McREL International and become part of our rich legacy of making a difference in the quality of education for all, through excellence in applied research, product development, and services. Since 1966, we have demonstrated a track record of success in the U.S., Canada, the Pacific Region, Australia, and other parts of the world. Join us at The Regional Educational Laboratory of the Pacific (REL Pacific) at McREL International and help us improve teaching and learning for all students across the REL Pacific region. Funded by the Institute of Education Sciences at the US Department of Education, REL Pacific serves education stakeholders in Hawai‘i, American Samoa, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia. We work with principals, teachers, and central office staff to design and support professional learning systems that work to consistently improve teaching and learning.
Our Honolulu office focuses on supporting courageous leaders across the Pacific region who are committed to improving student achievement. To accomplish this, the staff works with practitioners within the region to research, develop, implement, and evaluate strategies for improving systems and creating environments in which students achieve great results consistently.
POSITION SUMMARY:
McREL is currently seeking a communications specialist with expertise in communications for both internal and external audiences to be based in our Honolulu, Hawaii office and work on the Regional Educational Laboratory for the Pacific Region (REL Pacific), which includes the state of Hawaii, American Samoa, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the Federated States of Micronesia.
The candidate for this position will perform a variety of tasks under the direction of senior staff, focusing primarily on communications under the REL Pacific contract, including developing formal reports for submission to the Institute of Education Sciences, and infographics, webinars, presentations, and print materials for use in projects with research-practice partnership members. This will include collaborating with REL Pacific staff and partnership members throughout the development and editorial process and ensuring that all materials developed adhere to the IES Style Guide for the REL program.
This position requires periodic international travel as well as occasional national travel to locations within the Hawaiian islands and the continental United States. Position responsibilities include:
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PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS
TRAVEL:
Must be willing and able to perform all national and international travel (including overnight and commercial airline travel) that is necessary to accomplish the essential functions of this position. Travel for this position is estimated at up to 20%.
INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME. WHEN APPLYING, PLEASE SELECT THE OPTION TO ADD ANOTHER DOCUMENT IN ORDER TO UPLOAD YOUR COVER LETTER.
We are proud to offer our employees a substantial benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program. In addition, we offer a retirement savings plan with a significant employer contribution. We strive to support a work-life balance for our employees with a generous time off policy including vacation, personal time, sick days, and paid holidays.
Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with McREL International.
McREL International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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