Manager, Strategic Communications

Job Posting Title Manager, Strategic Communications Employee Type Regular Recruiting  Start Date
09-24-2026

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!

Kamehameha Schools is looking for a Manager, Strategic Communications to join a team that supports our work in education and ʻāina stewardship across Hawaiʻi. This position offers the opportunity to strengthen how we engage with the people we serve and bring a strategic perspective to communications that advance Pauahi’s mission.

Job Summary :

Manages a team in developing and executing communication strategies that align with organizational goals and objectives, promoting and safeguarding the Kamehameha Schools (KS) brand and reputation. This position leads the delivery of strategic messaging and implements opportunities for continuous improvement. This role involves fostering strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, while mitigating brand risk through effective crisis communication practices.

Essential Responsibilities Strategic Communications Manages and oversees communication strategies that align with KS enterprise, division goals and enhance the KS brand and reputation among key stakeholders and the public.

Leads the development and execution of strategic communications plans, ensuring consistency with KS brand guidelines and organizational standards across all communications and projects.

Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement by researching and recommending optimal communication strategies aligned with industry best practices.

Leads and/or assists with special projects as needed.

Issues Management & Media Relations Assists the Director, Strategic Communications with issues/crisis management, assisting to create materials such as statements, press releases, talking points, and media training resources.

Supports in developing issues/crisis communications plans and strategies and provides regular training for key internal partners on crisis communications protocol.

Develops and maintains relationships with media, community leaders, and key influencers to enhance awareness of KS initiatives and foster strategic partnerships.

Stakeholder Engagement Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders, collaborating cross-functionally to increase trust and drive organizational effectiveness.

Fosters partnerships with media, consultants, and external community members to enhance the KS reputation and support organizational initiatives.

Works closely with Communications leaders and staff on organization-wide campaigns and strategically addresses external issues to advance communication goals and organizational initiatives.

Operational Oversight and Leadership Provides operational leadership and guidance to direct staff.

Oversees the quality of the team's work product, ensuring high standards of accuracy and consistency with KS brand guidelines and organizational standards.

Manages the operation and administration of the work group to include fiscal management and budget.

Creates a thriving work environment where employees are productive and engaged to do their best work.

Provide support for special projects and initiatives as needed.

Develop and support team with leadership that is grounded in our organizational identity of E Ola!

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements listed.

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism or related…