Job Posting Title
Advisor, Strategic Partnerships and Government Affairs
Employee Type
Regular
Recruiting Start Date
06-02-2026
Job Exempt?
Yes
Recruiting End Date
Open Until Filled
Aloha mai! Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools. If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!
This role strengthens Ke Kula o Kamehameha ’s (K S ) ability to advance its mission and policy priorities through enduring partnerships, coordinated advocacy, and relational leadership grounded in trust and shared purpose. This role integrates cultivating partnerships across Hawaiian-serving, educational, a ina -based, and philanthropic networks to s upport collective advocacy and systems change, and engaging policymakers and public agencies to advance enterprise priorities.
Working under the direction of leadership, t he Adviser ensures that K S' presence in community and government arenas is aligned , principled, and reflective of the organization’s values and strategic direction. The Adviser represents K S in small- and mid-scale engagements, builds alignment across partners and policymakers, and ensures that advocacy actions are well-informed, culturally grounded, and executed with excellence.
Essential Responsibilities
Partnership Cultivation and Coordination
Build and sustain relationships with Native Hawaiian, civic, educational, a ina -based, philanthropic, and governmen t partners.
Support joint advocacy campaigns t hrough partner alignment, logistics , communication , and follow through .
Serve as a point of contact and relationship steward for designated external partners, ensuring mutual accountability, cultural integrity, and consistent engagement .
Track partnership activities, commitments, and outcomes for r eporting, transparency, and enterprise learning.
Cultural and Strategic Alignment
Research, Briefing, and Reporting
Legislative and Policy Engagement
Support coordination of KS’ legislative and regulatory engagement, including policy analysis, testimony preparation, and briefings.
Represent K S in hearings, meetings, or briefings with legislators, agency officials, and coalition partners, as delegated.
Internal Coordination and Strategic Alignment
Leadership through Pilina and Service
Lead through kulean a and trust by focusing on alignment, relationships, and shared purpose to bridge strategy, partnership, and policy .
Position Requirements
Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for the requirements listed.
Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy , Hawaiian Studies, Political Science, Business, or related field.
7 years of progressively responsible experience in legislative affairs, policy analysis, community partnerships, or advocacy coordination.
Knowledge of policy-tracking systems or partnership management tools (e.g., Airtable , Smartsheet, or Monday.com).
Occasionally stand and/or walk, write by hand , and lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds (equipment and materials for community engagement efforts).
Rarely twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully.
With supervisor-approved work plans, hybrid work may also be conducted through on-line settings (Teams, Slack, etc.).
Disclaimer : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required . The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.
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Work Year
12
Pay Range
132,800.00 - 189,600.00 Annual
Compensation and Benefits
Based on the compensation range provided below, salaries are commensurate with job-related experience, skills and competencies, education, internal equity, length of work year, and other organizational needs.
At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.
Primary Location
Kawaiahao Plaza
City, State
Honolulu, Hawaii
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