Board & Governance Liaison: Strategic Admin Lead

The California Wellness Foundation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Matching gifts

Mission-driven workplace

Job summary

The California Wellness Foundation is seeking a Board Liaison to work closely with the Board of Directors, Board Committees, Advisory Bodies and the President/CEO. The role ensures governance matters are handled smoothly and will manage four annual Board meetings plus multiple committee meetings, reporting to the President/CEO and legal counsel.

With 5+ years in executive support or nonprofit governance, you will lead documentation, policy coordination, and event planning, while safeguarding

Qualifications

• 5+ years in executive officer/board support, program administration, nonprofit governance, or major event planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, planning, and discretion.
• Ability to travel within California and occasional travel to Oakland.
• High integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proactive, strategic thinker with project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Governance: coordinate board orientation, sign materials, prepare board materials, coordinate with departments, track documents.
• Board Support: manage calendars, travel logistics, minutes, and communications; oversee board materials and vendors.
• Executive Administration: support CEO desk, draft internal memos, manage correspondence, assist capacity planning and dashboards; coordinate cross‑department initiatives.

Skills

Executive support

Board governance

Project management

Event planning

Records management

Travel readiness

Job description

The California Wellness Foundation is seeking a Board Liaison to work closely with the Board of Directors, Board Committees, Advisory Bodies and the President/CEO. The role ensures governance matters are handled smoothly and will manage four annual Board meetings plus multiple committee meetings, reporting to the President/CEO and legal counsel.

With 5+ years in executive support or nonprofit governance, you will lead documentation, policy coordination, and event planning, while safeguarding