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FEATURED JOB: MANAGER, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
We're seeking a Manager, Government Relations to manage a team of government relations professionals to implement a comprehensive program of proactive advocacy strategies that advances the organization’s strategic plan and vision. This role is instrumental in developing a strategy to engage with individuals, community organizations, the Native Hawaiian community, and government officials at the local, state, and federal levels.
The ideal candidate has proven experience leading and mentoring a team, extensive public policy experience including reading and researching legislation, an analytical and systems-focused mindset, and the ability to manage and support a high volume of policy-related assignments including reporting and streamlining of processes. A legal background and/or Native Hawaiian cultural understanding will be helpful.
The following qualifications are required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations/Policy, or related area.
- Minimum 5 years experience in government relations, and key stakeholder relations or a directly related field.
- Minimum 2 years supervisory experience.
- Self-directed and motivated; outstanding organizational and project management skills; ability to plan, manage and assess goals and objectives of concurrent short- and long-term projects.
- Knowledge of local, state and federal government legislative and lobbying reporting processes.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate with all levels of leadership and diverse personalities and interests to achieve mutual goals, internally and externally. Communication skills should be sufficient to address needs for speech writing, newspaper op-eds, and other high-level communication directed at government or community entities and the media.
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Kamehameha Schools is a private educational trust founded in 1884 by Ke Ali‘i Bernice Pauahi Bishop. As the last royal descendant of the Kamehameha line, she dedicated her assets to improving the conditions of Native Hawaiians. Pauahi’s vision of ho‘ōla lāhui — revitalizing a people — drives us to help shape a thriving and vibrant future for Native Hawaiians.
As an educational institution, students are at the center of all we do. Kamehameha Schools offers a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative work environment for individuals who embrace culture and diversity, are growth minded, and understand that pilina — relationship building — both internal and external are critical to our success. We are deeply committed to strengthening Hawaiian identity throughout our organization and finding the right people for the right roles, who bring talent and passion to our mission.
With the support of over 2,500 regular and temporary staff, Kamehameha Schools believes in enabling our students to grow into culturally engaged local and global servant leaders of their communities.
Kamehameha Schools’ current workforce is comprised of full- and part-time, on-call, and seasonal employees who work in various positions at locations across Hawai‘i pae ‘āina (group of islands), including three K-12 campuses, 30 preschools, and other regional and support offices. Download our brochure to learn more about the type of positions offered and how to apply.
Kamehameha Schools’ greatest priority is to provide a safe learning and working environment for our haumāna and staff. In order to create a strong culture of safety, we expect all employees, with steadfast determination, to exemplify KS’ core values of:
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.
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