Board Governance & Operations Lead

Brooklyn Museum; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid time off

Free museum admission

Staff discount

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

The Brooklyn Museum is seeking a Senior Manager, Board Governance and Operations to serve as a strategic partner to the Board Relations team. The role oversees governance processes, meeting materials, and sensitive governance matters, ensuring the Board operates efficiently and in alignment with the institution's mission.

Responsibilities include setting calendars, maintaining governance data, coordinating materials, and coordinating with General Counsel on confidential matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in Board administration, executive operations, development operations, or governance/legal support.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a leadership-facing role, owning complex, high-stakes processes end to end, anticipating needs before they are raised, and exercising judgment with accuracy and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to the Director and Board leadership, providing confidential strategic support on governance and leadership matters.
• Set the annual calendar for the Board and committees, including schedules and timelines, with monthly stakeholder meetings.
• Architect and maintain governance data systems, Trustee terms, class elections, committee assignments, and board-related data.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Project management

Discretion

Executive communication

Attention to detail

Written communication

Collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Tessitura

Microsoft Office Suite

Board portals

Job description

The Brooklyn Museum is seeking a Senior Manager, Board Governance and Operations to serve as a strategic partner to the Board Relations team. The role oversees governance processes, meeting materials, and sensitive governance matters, ensuring the Board operates efficiently and in alignment with the institution's mission.

Responsibilities include setting calendars, maintaining governance data, coordinating materials, and coordinating with General Counsel on confidential matters.