Are you known for exceeding expectations? Do you embrace the Spirit of Hawai‘i? Then please keep reading because we’re looking for people like you at Hawaiian Host Group.

Who are we? Hawaiian Host Group (HHG) is a leading Hawai‘i-based consumer goods company with a portfolio of brands that includes Hawaiian Host®, Mauna Loa®, MacFarms®, KOHO®, and Royal Hawaiian Orchards®. Sold in over 23 countries, HHG produces a suite of products ranging from flavored macadamia nuts to artisan chocolates, and macadamia milk-based ice cream. Our dedicated team of Hosts of Hawai‘i is spread across its headquarters in Honolulu and offices in Hilo, Kona, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. HHG has manufacturing plants in Honolulu and Kea‘au, as well as Hawai‘i’s largest single macadamia farm. 

We are an excited team of people that all have one vision in common: sharing the Spirit of Hawai‘i with the world. Expect camaraderie, product tastings, and other (virtual and in-person) events that make our culture unique. And more importantly, know that your work contributes to our purpose; to make the Islands’ future flourish. We do this through our Takitani foundation that grants scholarships to deserving local students, our solar farm on the Big Island, and other social & environmental initiatives.

That’s enough about us for now, we’d love to learn more about you. Read the job description below and let us know if you’re interested. We can’t wait to meet you!

The Corporate Communications Intern is an integral part of Hawaiian Host Group’s strategic initiatives to become one of Hawaii’s best places to work. The Corporate Communications Intern will be involved with, but not limited to organizing events, participating in internal committees, and creating social media posts. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in communicating news and information in a compelling way to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist the Corporate Communications team at in-person, online, and hybrid events/meetings.
• Brainstorm, research & coordinate event venues, swag, suppliers, etc. for culture initiatives and summarize findings. 
• Liaise with vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders during the event planning process to ensure everything is in order.
• Co-develop and design presentations, as well as print and digital materials for events/meetings.
• Ideate different ways to promote the HHG brand on various social media platforms.
• Assist with the design and execution of social media campaigns.
• Track social media engagement to identify high-performing ideas and campaigns for scalability.
• Help create and edit short-form videos that showcase HHG’s workplaces, events, and culture.
• Participate in culture committee meetings to assist in making HHG the best place to work.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance is required for the position.

• Must be a college student and currently enrolled at an accredited university, pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, PR (Public Relations), or Business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Highly reliable and driven self-starter who proactively communicates progress.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Eye for design and basic knowledge of graphic design fundamentals. 
• Experienced in Microsoft Office (mainly PowerPoint), Adobe Photoshop, and a video-editing software of choice. 
• Knows the ins and outs of all major social media platforms and is aware of the latest trends.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit; use finger dexterity; use vision and hearing; use eye-hand coordination; frequently required to stand; walk; occasionally required to pull less than 25 pounds; lift 25-50 pound; carry 25-50 pounds; stair climb; bend; forward reach; overhead reach; grasp handle; seldom required to push; squat; kneel; stoop; crouch; twist; side bend.

• The position requires constant talking to co-workers; written communication to co-workers; talking on the telephone; responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers; training/giving verbal instructions; writing/composing written language; reading; frequently requires talking to customers; written communication to customers.
• Talking to outside trade persons/vendors; written communication to outside trade persons/vendors; receiving verbal instructions; receiving written instructions; occasionally visit/work at different worksites.

• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 1) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions.
• 2) The noise level in the work environment is usually light.

Hawaiian Host Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.