Manager, Aina Learning and Innovation

Job Posting Title

Manager, Aina Learning and Innovation

Employee Type

Regular

Recruiting Start Date

03-30-2026

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!

Job Summary

Drives strategic vision into site-level action, by overseeing daily learning operations, research workflows, and implementation across Practice-Based Researchers (PBRs) to ensure consistency between ma kai and ma uka. Collaborates closely with researchers, integrates findings into instructional practice, and advances the execution of external partnerships and aina-based initiatives. Aligns aina innovation with haumana outcomes, kumu practice, and the campus research agenda. 

Essential Responsibilities

Site Operations and Coordination 

• Oversee daily operations of designated learning sites, ensuring safety, resource availability, and logistical coordination. 

• Maintain consistency in operational practices across ma kai and ma uka sites. 

• Manage site calendars, events, and vendor coordination for repairs and improvements. 

• Serve as the designee for site emergencies and ensure protocols are followed. 

Research Coordination and Integration 

• Coordinate research priorities and workflows across Practice-Based Researchers. 

• Support the implementation of scientific monitoring and data collection aligned with campus research goals. 

• Facilitate the integration of research findings into instructional design and delivery. 

• Assist in the development of tools and resources to support Oiwi Edge learning and teaching. 

People and Program Development 

• Support development opportunities for Practice-Based Researchers in instructional design, research methodology, and aina-based practices. 

• Develop, plan, coordinate, and implement activities such as seminars, teacher trainings, public events, and programs related to school sites, gardens, aina-based learning, sustainability, and Halau Kupukupu initiatives. 

• Encourage and facilitate school garden, aina-based learning, and sustainability efforts initiated by faculty, staff, and students.

• Coordinate the design and resourcing of innovative programs that expand or improve existing initiatives. 

• Respond to specific requests from K-12 teachers by conducting lesson-specific research and distilling information for classroom use. 

Instructional Implementation 

• Collaborate with kumu and researchers to implement high-quality, aina-based learning experiences. 

• Ensure alignment of instructional practices with campus strategic goals and Oiwi Edge expectations. 

• Contribute to the facilitation of professional learning and instructional application on site or through Ka'aikuahiwi. 

 Partnership Implementation 

• Coordinate on-site implementation of external partnerships under the guidance of the Director. 

• Liaise with community partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful collaboration. 

• Monitor and report on partnership outcomes and alignment with site and campus goals. 

Position Requirements

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Hawaiian Studies, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field. 

• 3+ years of experience in educational program delivery, site operations, or research coordination. 

• 2+ years of experience supervising or leading staff in applied learning or research settings. 

• Demonstrated experience in aina-based learning environments and community engagement. 

• Strong organizational and project management skills. 

• Familiarity with scientific research methods and data analysis. 

• Ability to translate strategic goals into actionable operational plans. 

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