Hiring: Director, Strategic Partnerships and Government Relations Company: Kamehameha Schools Location: Honolulu, HI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 13:00:27 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Slack About the job Experience: •7 years of progressive experience in government relations, strategic partnerships, advocacy, providing legal counsel •5 years of experience managing teams. Required Skills: •This role leads Ke Kula o Kamehameha (KS) policy and partnership strategies to advance Pauahi’s mission and the organization’s key priorities. This leader builds high-impact alliances, leads advocacy efforts, and shapes government relations to influence systems change and collective impact to strengthen Hawaiian self-determination. •Translate KS strategic priorities from senior leaders and the Government Relations Committee (GRC) into a unified strategy for partnerships, advocacy, and government relations. •Lead and partner with other KS divisions to plan and align external initiatives and enterprise priorities, ensuring unified messaging and advocacy efforts lead to collective impact. •Incorporate community insight, policy trends, and market realities into decision-making. •Lead government engagement for KS at federal, state, and county levels, implementing GRC’s priorities and advocacy strategies through tactical plans. •Prepare policy analyses, recommendations, and briefing materials for GRC and executive leadership; facilitate alignment on positions and priorities. •Build and maintain trusted relationships with public officials to advance policies supporting Native Hawaiian education, aina stewardship, housing, and sustainable development. •Oversee contracted lobbyists and advocacy partners for effectiveness and in alignment with KS values and identity, such as E Ola!. Qualifications: •An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for the requirements listed. •Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Government Relations, Urban Planning, Hawaiian Studies, or related field. •Demonstrated success in designing and executing strategic alliances across government, community, and economic sectors. •Proven ability to influence decision-makers and mobilize collective action within complex policy, planning, and development systems. •In-depth knowledge of Hawaii’s legislative, regulatory, and community landscapes, including land-use, zoning, permitting, and entitlement processes. •Fluency in aina development processes—from community engagement through construction and activation. •Established credibility and relationships within Native Hawaiian, civic, governmental, and development networks. •Demonstrated capacity to navigate sensitive economic, cultural, and political dynamics with diplomacy and cultural fluency. •Strategic thinker with foresight and ability to create pathways for collective impact. •Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to translate complex issues into clear, actionable strategies. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!