Ohana Engagement Coordinator Job Listing at Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu, Hawaii (Job ID JR-06226)

Description

Job Posting Title

Ohana Engagement Coordinator

Employee Type

Regular

Recruiting Start Date

09-18-2025

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!

Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama Campus is looking for an Ohana Engagement Coordinator! In addition to the Minimum Qualifications listed below, our ideal candidate will also have:

• Strong Communication skills (i.e. face-to-face, website, social media)
• Solid Interpersonal/relational skills
• A strong Hawaiian cultural understanding/competency
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• Work schedule may include evening and weekend work

Job Summary 

The Ohana Engagement Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between Kamehameha Schools (KS) and its ohana. This role is dedicated to fostering strong relationships, coordinating events, and enhancing communication to support the mission of Kamehameha Schools. The Coordinator will work closely with faculty, staff, and community partners to ensure successful engagement and participation in school activities and initiatives. 

Essential Responsibilities 

Ohana Engagement Events 

• Facilitate events and relationships among KS ohana members as the campus liaison. 

• Develop and sustain relationships with ohana members to engage and adopt the mission of Kamehameha Schools. 

• Organize and manage events such as Wehena Kula – Open House, Lā ʻOhana, Founder's Day, and Commencement activities. 

• Collaborate with faculty and staff on events involving family members as required or recommended by administration. 

Effective Communication 

• Provide regular updates and communication to ensure smooth and successful outcomes for all coordinated ohana events and activities. 

• Connect and partner with ohana through mailers, e-mail, website, and social media regarding alumni activities. 

• Monitor and update data including current contact information, educational enrollment/graduation, career, and personal information. 

Community Partnership Development

• Actively seek opportunities to build and strengthen partnerships with ohana and community members. 

• Develop and promote events and activities that encourage ohana involvement. 

• Gather input and feedback from ohana to improve engagement efforts. 

• Collaborate with community partners and the campus administration to support initiatives and activities. 

• Gather and report community data to identify and prioritize educational and family service needs. 

Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the above. 

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Communications, Community Education, Organizational Management, Humanities or closely related field.  

• Minimum of 3 years of directly related work experience. 

• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple, high volume, fast-paced assignments and priorities. 

• Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with various audiences 

• Maintains positive relationships with all stakeholders.  

• Discretion, sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive interactions, phone calls  

• Excellent interpersonal skills in order to establish and maintain good relationships and be able to work effectively in a team environment 

• Good working knowledge and understanding of various word processing, spreadsheet and database applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Power-Point and Access. 

• Ability to work independently, without close supervision. 

• Must be able to travel to various locations on and off-campus. 

• Flexibility to work extended hours or evenings and weekends, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in alumni relations and external affairs with demonstrated accomplishment in fostering productive relationships with volunteers and developing volunteer leadership 

• Familiarity with KS programs, philosophies, policies and procedures 

• Parent, alumni & community involvement 

• Experience in public/group speaking and workshop instruction 

Physical Requirements  

• Frequently sits, perform desk-based computer tasks and grasp light or fine manipulation, talk or hear. 

• Occasionally stand and/or walk, write by hand, and lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds. 

• Rarely twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully. 

Working Conditions

• This position may involve traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business. 

• Work is conducted in an office/school environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces. 

• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours but evening and weekend hours are often required to meet goals and objectives.

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

68,800.00 - 94,300.00 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

Kapalama Campus

City, State

Honolulu, Hawaii

Additional Locations

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