Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees internal- and external-facing communication to protect and advance the KS' brand.
• Advises senior leadership on strategic communications issues and opportunities.
• Anticipates challenges and leads crisis communication efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Mass Media, or related field.
• Minimum 12 years’ experience in communications or business.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience leading, managing and developing a high-performing team.
• Experience providing strategic communications counsel and presenting recommendations in a thoughtful and credible manner to executive leadership and trustees.
• Extensive experience in issues/reputation management.
• Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian history and culture and worldview as it relates to the operations of Kamehameha Schools as a Native Hawaiian organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop trust and create influence with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, negotiation and problem-solving.
• High proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to use data to inform strategy and decision-making.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Business, Communications, or Journalism.

Benefits

• Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana.
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