Board Governance & Meetings Coordinator

Brookings Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Brookings Institution in Washington, DC seeks a Board Relations Coordinator to support the Senior Director of Board Relations and the Executive Office. Responsibilities include documentation, scheduling, minutes, and governance reporting.

Strong organizational and confidentiality skills are essential in this role. The position emphasizes accuracy, professional communication with Trustees, and proactive project coordination within EO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Relevant internship or administrative experience preferred (roughly 0–2 years). Experience or comfort working with high-profile individuals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive administrative support, including document preparation and retention, meeting scheduling, data entry and reporting, and preparing for meetings.
• Maintain and update annual project plan for Board and Committee meeting planning, materials, and documentation.
• Anticipate need for agendas for Board, Executive Committee, and Nominations and Governance Committee meetings, in consultation with the Senior Director.
• Take accurate notes for the minutes of Board, Executive Committee, and Nominations and Governance Committee meetings; post meeting materials on the board portal.
• Draft notices, collect and archive Trustee information, update CRM and Trustee records, and provide coordination for EO special projects.
• Provide coordination and logistical support for internal and external meetings, including remote meetings; manage expenses and attendance tracking.
• Support governance and research-related tasks, synthesize background materials, and assist with data analysis related to Trustees.

Job description

Brookings Institution in Washington, DC seeks a Board Relations Coordinator to support the Senior Director of Board Relations and the Executive Office. Responsibilities include documentation, scheduling, minutes, and governance reporting.

Strong organizational and confidentiality skills are essential in this role. The position emphasizes accuracy, professional communication with Trustees, and proactive project coordination within EO.