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At Waimea Valley, Hi'ipaka LLC staff is 'ohana. 

As stewards and staff of this sacred Valley, we strive in our daily responsibilities to Waimea and its host culture to celebrate and share a vibrant and living Hawaiian culture with the world. Careers with Hiʻipaka LLC offer opportunities to learn, grow, and work within a large organization on Oʻahu’s North Shore to develop your skills for a prosperous future.

Hiʻipaka LLC offers excellent benefits - medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401K, etc. A pre-employment drug screening and background check will be required. We are an equal-opportunity employer. Waimea Valley is a seven-day-a-week operation and night and weekend work may be required.

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You may also email your resume directly to ndavis@waimeavalley.net. For inquiries about the open positions, please call (808) 638-5854.

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  • Position Title: Executive Director - Hiʻipaka LLC (Waimea Valley)

    Employment Type: Full-Time

    Location: Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi

    Hiʻipaka LLC seeks an accomplished, mission-driven Executive Director to provide executive leadership and overall management of Waimea Valley, ensuring sound financial, operational, and strategic performance aligned with the cultural, historic, and natural stewardship mission of the Valley.

    The Executive Director is responsible for safeguarding Valley assets, supervising managers and staff, implementing approved strategies, and working closely with the LLC Managers to guide long-range planning, budgeting, operations, and community relations. The position requires strong leadership, financial expertise, and experience working with governing boards and diverse stakeholders.

    Key Areas of Responsibility

    • Strategic planning and implementation

    • Budgeting, finance, and grant development

    • Operations and asset management

    • Human resource leadership

    • Marketing, sales, and public relations

    • Community, cultural, and government relations

    Qualifications

    • Executive or senior leadership experience in nonprofit, cultural, hospitality, or mission-driven organizations

    • MBA preferred with minimum 5 years executive management experience

    • Strong financial and operational management skills

    • Experience working with governing boards

    • Commitment to cultural and historical stewardship

    • Excellent leadership and communication skills

    Salary & Benefits

    $175,000 – $200,000 DOE
    Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid leave, life insurance, vehicle allowance, and potential annual bonus.

    How to Apply

    Mail cover letter and resume to:
    Richard Pezzulo
    Hiʻipaka LLC
    59-864 Kamehameha Hwy.
    Haleʻiwa, HI 96712

    Equal Opportunity Employer
    Hiʻipaka LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

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