La Pietra – Hawai‘i School for Girls seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented Alumnae & Global Engagement Liaison to support the school’s development, alumnae relations, and international engagement efforts. This full-time position is an integral member of the Advancement team, responsible for strengthening relationships with alumnae, stewarding donor engagement in collaboration with the Director of Institutional Advancement, managing constituent data, and serving as the liaison for La Pietra – Hawai‘i School for Girls’ global partner schools.

Why La Pietra?

At our school, we work hard and play hard; thrive on teamwork, collaboration, and mutual support; and we foster an environment where everyone feels valued. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a fulfilling career, balanced by a sense of fun and camaraderie. Are you ready to be a part of our dynamic, student-centered institution?

Who You Are 

You understand the importance of and actively support an all-girls education. You foster a collaborative work environment and embrace our ideals of “faith, hope and optimism,” “Why not?,” and, “Yes, and….” We believe our employees’ diversity, backgrounds, and experiences contribute to our many accomplishments and successes, and we encourage you to bring yours. 

• You're a positive, productive colleague who thrives on collaborating with others.
• You can work independently, make sound decisions, own and grow from mistakes, and reprioritize frequently as the day’s needs may change. 
• No job is too big or too small for you, and it wouldn’t be uncommon for you to ask, “How can I help?” 
• You're a positive adult presence in the lives of young people, with a strong awareness of the boundaries between students and staff.
• You understand and appreciate the context of an all-girls school and the culture, history, and diversity of Hawai‘i.

What you'll do 

Alumnae & Community Engagement

• Plan and execute alumnae programs, events, and communications that foster meaningful engagement and strengthen lifelong connections to La Pietra.
• Maintain and grow relationships with alumnae across generations, coordinating reunions and other affinity-based gatherings.
• Produce alumnae newsletters, social media content, and updates in coordination with the communications team.
• Act as a key point of contact for the Alumnae Council and other volunteer leadership groups.

Advancement Support & Donor Stewardship

• Support the Director of Institutional Advancement in identifying, cultivating, and stewarding donors.
• Assist with the preparation of donor reports, acknowledgments, and gift tracking.
• Participate in planning and executing fundraising campaigns, events, and special initiatives.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive donor information.

Data & Systems Management

• Manage the school’s constituent relationship management (CRM) database with accuracy and efficiency.
• Update and maintain records related to alumnae, donors, and community partners.
• Generate reports, mailing lists, and analytics to support advancement and engagement goals.
• Ensure data integrity and alignment with institutional priorities.

Global Partnerships Liaison

• Serve as the primary contact for La Pietra – Hawai‘i School for Girls’ international partner schools and exchange programs.
• Support planning and logistics for inbound and outbound student exchanges and visits.
• Coordinate communication and relationship-building with global partners in collaboration with academic leadership.
• Maintain documentation and ensure smooth coordination of global initiatives.

OTHER DUTIES 

• All positions at La Pietra require the ability to be flexible to changing needs and priorities and a commitment to continuous process improvement.

Join our team and be part of a school that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. If you’re ready to lead with passion and purpose, we want to hear from you!

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Prior experience in advancement, alumnae relations, event planning, or related fields preferred.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse groups.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Familiarity with CRM or donor database platforms (e.g., Blackbaud, Raiser’s Edge, or similar).

• Passion for the mission of La Pietra – Hawai‘i School for Girls and a genuine interest in community-building and global education.

• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events or programs with reasonable notice.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

• A collaborative, empathetic, and solutions-focused mindset.

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, student-centered academic environment.

• Familiarity with Hawai‘i’s culture and diversity, and an appreciation for single-gender education.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, and student information systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multilingual. 

• Experience in a similar position.

• Experience in an all-girls independent school setting.

Physical, Mental, Tactile and other Requirements

• Work is normally performed indoors in an office environment, although it may occasionally be outdoors.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing and walking. 
• Ability to safely use equipment necessary in this role, such as copier, scanner, projector, computer.
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret documents. 
• Ability to operate a database to enter, update, and extract information and generate reports. 
• Ability to communicate effectively when speaking, via email and other tech-based forms of communication.
• Ability to problem solve, make decisions, interpret data, communicate, plan.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply conventional English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation. 

Next steps  

If this position and our organization resonates with you and your skill set, please apply now! Timing is everything, so to be most promptly considered for a role, we encourage you to apply early. If we find numerous great candidates in our first round of interviews, we may need to hit pause on evaluating new candidates.  

To apply, please submit the following to Director of Human Resources, Dawn Ijiri through this job posting (scroll down to the bottom to attach documents) or send an email with these attachments to careers@lapietra.edu:

• A cover letter describing your experience and alignment with La Pietra’s mission.
• Your most current resume.
• A completed La Pietra employment application.

The first step in our process is reviewing your submission, so providing all the pieces requested will give you the best opportunity to make your strongest impression.

If you require a reasonable accommodation or assistance for any part of the employment process, please contact us at careers@lapietra.edu or by phone at (808) 824-5534 and let us know the nature of your request.

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