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Temporary Manager Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Program Manager (Finance) - SR-24

Hilo, HI · On-site

$74K - $87K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Permanent & Temporary Positions Job Number: 2026-00117 Department: Finance Division: Property Management Opening Date: 08/02/2026 Closing Date: 8/11/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii Duties Summary A program ...

Branch Operations Manager II

Kapolei, HI

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As North America's leading provider of complete temporary space solutions, we have helped customers ... The Branch Operations Manager (BOM) is responsible for ensuring the success of the branch operation.

Branch Operations Manager II

Kapolei, HI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As North America's leading provider of complete temporary space solutions, we have helped customers ... The Branch Operations Manager (BOM) is responsible for ensuring the success of the branch operation.

Branch Operations Manager II

Kapolei, HI

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As North America's leading provider of complete temporary space solutions, we have helped customers ... The Branch Operations Manager (BOM) is responsible for ensuring the success of the branch operation.

Account Recruiting Manager - Honolulu

Honolulu, HI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Visit client sites regularly to check in with temporary employees and resolve any issues. * Track time, attendance, and headcount reports; follow up on discrepancies with site managers. * Monitor ...

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How much do temporary manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary manager in Hawaii is $61,844.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,600.00 and $71,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a temporary manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Temporary Manager, you need strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, often backed by prior management experience or a relevant degree. Familiarity with project management tools, HR systems, and business communication platforms is typically required. Exceptional adaptability, interpersonal skills, and the ability to quickly earn team trust set standout Temporary Managers apart. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring effective team performance and smooth transitions during periods of change or staff shortages.

How does a temporary manager typically integrate with existing teams and projects during short-term assignments?

As a Temporary Manager, quickly building rapport with team members and understanding ongoing projects are critical to success. Temporary Managers often begin by meeting with key stakeholders and reviewing current workflows to ensure a seamless transition. They are expected to adapt to the company's culture and processes while providing leadership and continuity. Proactive communication, flexibility, and the ability to address immediate challenges are essential, as they help maintain productivity and team morale during periods of change.

What is the difference between Temporary Manager vs Project Manager?

AspectTemporary ManagerProject Manager
CredentialsRelevant management experience, sometimes certifications like PMPProject management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2), relevant experience
Work EnvironmentTemporary leadership role, often in interim or crisis situationsProject-specific environment, managing project teams and deliverables
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across industries for short-term leadership needsCommon in construction, IT, marketing, and other project-based sectors

Temporary Managers and Project Managers both require management skills and relevant certifications. However, Temporary Managers focus on short-term leadership roles across various functions, while Project Managers specialize in overseeing specific projects from initiation to completion. Understanding these differences helps organizations select the right role for their needs.

What is a temporary manager?

A Temporary Manager is a professional hired on a short-term basis to fill a managerial role within an organization. They are often brought in to cover for absent managers, manage a specific project, or help the company through periods of transition or change. Temporary Managers possess specialized skills and experience, enabling them to quickly adapt and contribute to the organization’s goals. Their contracts typically last for a few weeks to several months, depending on the company’s needs.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Manager job openings in Hawaii as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,844 per year, or $29.7 per hour.

Program Specialist (Animal Program Manager, 0081300T)

University of Hawaii

Honolulu, HI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


University Of Hawaii System rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

229th of 618 rated colleges and universities


Job description

Location : UH System Offices, Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Temporary
Job Number: 2026-01700
Department: Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation System
Division: Army Natural Resources Program on 'Oahu
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:: 0081300T
Description
Title: Program Specialist (Animal Program Manager)
Position Number: 0081300T
Hiring Unit: Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI), Army Natural Resource Program on O'ahu (ANRPO)
Location: Schofield Barracks
Date Posted: August 3, 2026
Closing Date: August 28, 2026 @ 11:59pm
Band: Pay Band B (PBB)
Salary: salary schedules and placement information
Additional Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Duties and Responsibilities
(NOTE: ** denotes Essential Functions)
  • ** Directs, supervises, and supports Army Natural Resource Program on O'ahu (ANRPO) animal program staff, including seven (7) FTE positions, subject to change based on evolving organizational needs and priorities. Manages recruitment, onboarding, professional development, performance evaluations, promotions, disciplinary actions, and day-to-day oversight, to ensure team productivity and safety compliance. Ensures that Biologists conduct action review and project collaboration with field teams.
  • **Leads the strategic planning, implementation, and adaptive management of ANRPO's animal program, focusing on invasive species control and rare animal conservation efforts in alignment with biological opinions, federal consultations, and Army integrated natural resource management plans. Coordinates with program managers, coordinators, field supervisors, biologists, and specialists on animal program projects, initiatives, management plans, and actions.
  • **Guides the development and operational use of innovative animal management techniques, field methodologies, and research-based practices. Provides oversight, mentorship, and technical support for Biologists and Technicians conducting monitoring, control, and data collection activities. Directs staff on relevant field actions.
  • **Oversees and ensures consistency of data management, quality control, and analysis across animal programs to monitor program effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and ensure data accuracy.
  • **Ensures the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of programmatic deliverables, including internal and external reports and presentations, action review, permit review and reporting, pesticide usage documentation, and collaborative agency updates. Manages workflows to meet deadlines and stakeholder expectations.
  • **Implements, and monitors, and provides oversight for fieldwork initiatives focusing on invasive animal and rare animal management.; ensures that Biologists conduct structured quarterly action reviews with field teams.
  • **Develops, oversees, and monitors contracts related to animal program infrastructure projects (e.g., fencing, enclosures). Includes development of technical specifications, evaluation of contractor performance, coordination with relevant partners, and compliance with budget and scope.
  • **Oversees research, development, and adaptive management initiatives to continually enhance animal management. Conducts and manages experimental trials, distributing key findings through publications to inform and improve animal management practices.
  • **Engages in interagency collaboration and coordination, participating in working groups, consultations, and meetings to inform, innovate, and implement shared conservation strategies related to rare animal and invasive animal management.
  • **Incorporates and enforces comprehensive safety standards, ensuring program-wide adherence to standard operating procedures, timely reporting of incidents, and appropriate personnel action and training. Reviews and revises standard operating procedures.
  • **Leads and supports staff development activities, including hands-on training in field techniques, native and invasive species identification, and safety practices. Coordinates education days and promotes professional growth opportunities.
  • Conducts operations in UXO-affected areas, supports helicopter missions, and may perform other high-risk tasks while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Professional Work Experience:
  • Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Biological Science, Natural Resource Management, Geography, Environmental Science, or related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience with natural resource management of biological resources, including two (2) years of experience in rare or invasive animal management, and two (2) years of experience in team leadership or supervision; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of rare and invasive animal management, strategies, monitoring, tools, and techniques in Hawai?i as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
  • Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with the Endangered Species Act and environmental laws.
  • Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software, and proficiency including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint or other presentation software; software for statistical analysis and graphing; and ArcGIS or other geospatial database software.
  • For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.

Supplemental Minimum Qualifications
  • Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Established proficiency in terrain navigation utilizing maps, compasses, and GPS.
  • Proven ability to manage performance evaluations, supervise personnel functions (including hiring, promotions, and terminations), set work standards/expectations, and foster professional development.
  • Knowledge of Hawaiian rare animals (e.g. birds, snails, bats, insects) and invasive animals (e.g. ungulates, small vertebrates, slugs, arthropods), including identification, biology, natural history, and threats.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of natural resource management strategies and techniques, native ecosystems, native and invasive flora, and ecosystem threats.
  • Knowledge of trial and experimental design principles.
  • Required to complete a Department of Defense (DoD) security check for employment as an Army contractor, including a government security investigation and eligibility verification for access to unclassified information.
  • Must possess Certification in First Aid/CPR or be able to obtain the certificate within three (3) months of hire through provided training. Certification must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.
  • Must be able to complete helicopter safety courses within six (6) months from date of hire.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain State of Hawai'i Certification for Application of Restricted Use Pesticides within six (6) months from date of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment.
  • Must complete the online Hazard Communication training immediately after hire or no later than the employee's initial exposure to hazardous chemicals.
  • Must complete Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Training within six (6) months from date of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment.
  • If selected for chainsaw use, must be able to complete chainsaw training within twelve (12) months from date of hire.
  • Requires a valid U.S. driver's license and the ability to drive a four-wheel-drive vehicle in various conditions.
  • Ability and willingness to conduct work under dirty, muddy, rainy or sunny, hot or cold, and strenuous outdoor conditions (e.g. extreme weather, mosquitoes, steep terrain).
  • Able to hike up to six (6) miles per day, with a backpack weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds unassisted, and camp in remote areas and rugged terrain for up to four (4) days at a time.
  • Required to comply with all applicable RCUH, University of Hawai'i, and business entity policies, procedures, and training as a condition of employment.

Desirable Qualifications
  • Education and experience in programs managing rare and endangered species and ecosystems on Army lands in Hawai'i.
  • Knowledge of Department of the Army natural resources programs in general and the policies and organizational contexts within which they are managed, especially safety and logistical requirements necessary to plan field operations around Army training schedules.
  • Experience running field operations, including scheduling, logistics, and risk assessment.
  • Familiarity with integrative techniques used to inventory, assess, and monitor natural resource assets, environmental impacts and their interrelationships.
  • Experience obtaining State or Federal permits.
  • Familiarity with pesticide regulations, Experimental Use Permits, and Special Local Needs labels.
  • Experience publishing scientific studies, such as a thesis, peer-reviewed article, or technical paper.
  • Experience with contracts (writing, managing, procuring, or carrying out) and purchasing regulations.
  • Experience managing helicopter operations in the field.
  • Experience with building and maintaining ungulate-proof fencing, and back-country construction.
  • Ability to balance competing priorities across multiple projects, and lead projects from planning through completion.

To Apply:
Select the "Apply" button in the top right corner of the screen; first-time NeoGov users will need to create an account. Please ensure your application includes the following materials:
  • Cover Letter: A letter detailing your interest and how you meet both the minimum and desirable qualifications. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date to be considered.
  • Resume/CV: A current professional resume or curriculum vitae.
  • Professional References: The names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) professional references.
  • Unofficial Transcripts: Copies of unofficial transcripts are required for the application, though official versions must be provided upon hire. Please note that copies of diplomas and academic summaries are not acceptable substitutes.
    • Foreign Credential Evaluation: For degrees earned outside the U.S., you must provide a course-by-course analysis and equivalency statement from a NACES-member agency at your own expense.

Important Note: To protect your privacy, do not include any photos, Social Security Numbers, or dates of birth in your packet. Only the most recent application will be reviewed, and all submitted materials become the property of the University of Hawai'i. Please ensure all documents are complete and legible to be considered by the search committee. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Inquiries: Jane Beachy,
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further inform

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The University of Hawaii, located in Honolulu, HI, US, is an internationally recognized institution of higher learning. Spanning across ten campuses, including one online university, it represents the public system of higher education in the state of Hawaii. Established in 1907, the university operates in the educational services industry, its mission rooted in quality and affordable education for all. It offers over 600 different study programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in a broad spectrum of disciplines. Some of its unrivaled specialties encompass tropical agriculture, tropical medicine, oceanography, astronomy, electrical engineering, volcanology, and Pacific Islands and Asian area studies.

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Colleges, universities, and professional schools

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Honolulu, HI, US

Year founded

1907