Senior Manager, Aina Sites & Facilities

Job Posting Title

Senior Manager, Aina Sites & Facilities

Employee Type

Regular

Recruiting Start Date

09-09-2025

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!

KS is hiring a Senior Manager for the ʻĀina Sites & Facilities department. This position will be responsible for advancing strategies and implementing plans for current and future ʻĀina Pauahi sites and creating efficiency and innovation in current practices. ʻĀS&F sites that span the islands are developed to increase access to our Lāhui for Hawaiian Cultural Based Education, Stewardship, and Community Programming while balancing the needs of the ʻāina and creating opportunities to advance our Lāhui well-being.  The ideal candidate is culturally grounded in ʻike kuʻuna (traditional knowledge) and ʻāina while being connected to our communities and their needs.  The Senior Manager will also lead internal and external storytelling and communications highlighting connection to ʻĀina Pauahi.

As the majority of ʻĀS&F sites are located in West Hawaiʻi the ideal candidate will be stationed in Keauhou with hybrid and flexible options available. 

Job Summary
 

Develops and leads integrated strategic planning and coordinates the implementation of statewide and regional ʻāina site and facility plans that optimize Kamehameha Schools’ (KS) ʻāina-based engagement sites and facilities to support the expansion of stewardship, education, and community programming, while prioritizing the sustainable use of ʻāina and resource conservation. Drives innovative, cross-functional strategies and manages the execution, procedures, and operational guidance of ʻāina site and facility plans and projects.  Oversees diverse ʻāina-based initiatives and strategic capital projects that enhance both financial outcomes and community well-being in alignment with organization’s goals and objectives. Works collaboratively and in close partnership with internal and external stakeholders to maximize the value of KS’ land assets while advancing sustainability goals, stewardship objectives, and supporting educational and community initiatives. 

 

Essential Responsibilities 

 

Strategy Development and Accountability 

• Oversees the implementation of comprehensive strategies for the sustainable use of lands for stewardship and community use within the real estate portfolio, aligning with organizational goals and objectives. 

• Leads the design and implementation of integrated land use strategies that support stewardship, education, and community goals, ensuring asset enhancement, optimization, and advancement of cultural innovation, community initiatives, and well-being across ʻāina landscapes. 

• Works with Director to ensure effective internal cross-functional coordination and leads regional, island, and statewide efforts for cohesive implementation of land use strategies. 

• Applies knowledge of key innovations, trends, and opportunities in place-based learning, ʻIke Hawaiʻi education and practice, cultural and natural resource management, land stewardship, ʻāina-based entrepreneurship, and Native Hawaiian health and well-being. 

• Supports the development and execution of strategic goals through actionable planning, measurable outcomes, and ongoing performance monitoring to inform adjustments across the portfolio. 

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