Board Relations & Executive Support Lead

Socket.dev; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Board Relations Coordinator and Executive Assistant to serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors and provide confidential executive support to the President/CEO. You will work closely with the Board Chair, leadership, Development staff, and employees to advance governance, engagement, and fundraising goals.

Responsibilities include coordinating board nominations, onboarding, succession planning, and board communications; preparing meetings and minutes; and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of nonprofit board administration or related experience.
• Experience coordinating board nominations, onboarding, and succession.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Proficient with MS Office and donor management systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors and work with the Board Chair, executive leadership, Development staff, and employees across the organization.
• Collaborate with the CEO, executive leadership, and the Development team to strengthen board participation and support fundraising initiatives.
• Identify the skills and experience needed on the Board and coordinate board nomination, orientation, succession, off-boarding, and ongoing engagement activities.
• Develop, schedule, and facilitate orientation and onboarding sessions for new board members; prepare and update materials.
• Ensure board-directed committees are populated; provide administrative support to committees.
• Prepare notices, agendas, and materials for meetings; prepare and distribute minutes.
• Coordinate regular communications with the Board, including leadership messages and event invitations.
• Develop succession, off-boarding, and engagement plans for expiring board terms.
• Monitor board member activity and recognize contributions.
• Support donor cultivation events and communications with board involvement.
• Maintain official corporate records, directories, and governance policies.

Skills

Board governance

Executive liaison

Communication

Microsoft Office

Donor relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Board management software

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Board Relations Coordinator and Executive Assistant to serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors and provide confidential executive support to the President/CEO. You will work closely with the Board Chair, leadership, Development staff, and employees to advance governance, engagement, and fundraising goals.

Responsibilities include coordinating board nominations, onboarding, succession planning, and board communications; preparing meetings and minutes; and