Manager, Board Relations and Special Projects

Manager, Board of Relations and Special Projects

Position Overview:

The Manager of Board Relations and Special Projects is responsible for delivering on the priorities of the Office of the President & CEO in close coordination with the Senior Director and senior leadership. This includes but is not limited to: Board of Directors and President’s Advisory Council member outreach and relationship stewardship, committee and board meeting planning and content management, board governance support, organizational values/culture development and implementation, officewide event coordination, and ad hoc cross-functional projects. The Manager must be an effective communicator with experience in project management, as well as a track record of working with senior executives and/or high-level governing bodies. The Manager must also work well in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to multitask. The ideal candidate will possess meticulous attention to detail, problem solving abilities, a systems mindset, and exceptional organizational skills.

Highlighted Responsibilities:

• Manage scheduling, logistics, material preparation and drafting meeting minutes for meetings of the full Board, Board Governance and Executive committees, and the Advisory Council
• Assist with board member pipeline development and relationship management
• Maintain Board and Advisory Council contact information, required paperwork, and annual calendar
• Maintain repository for board governance documents in accordance with best practices and organizational policies
• Serve as project manager for the development of onboarding materials for new Board and Advisory Council members in coordination with relevant departments
• Create and manage content for the organization-wide intranet site for the Office of the President
• Assist with budget development and management for the Office of the President
• Manage cross-functional/organization-wide projects and initiatives, including support for internal communications systems and strategies
• Coordinate meetings, retreats, conferences, and other special events for the President’s office in conjunction with the Senior Director, Office of the President & CEO
• Develop talking points, emails, newsletters, board meeting materials, and other written communications for staff and Board/Advisory Council audiences
• Support the Senior Director in key performance indicator monitoring
• Coordinate closely with the CEO’s executive assistant and provide leave coverage as needed
• Undertake other duties as directed, demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and initiative