Board Relations & Governance Coordinator

Brookings Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Generous time off

Workplace flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. seeks a Board Relations Coordinator to support the Senior Director of Board Relations and the President’s Office. You will manage board materials, scheduling, minutes, and confidentiality across multiple committees and projects.

Responsibilities include creating templates, drafting agendas, maintaining the board portal, and handling sensitive information with discretion. A bachelor's degree and strong Office/CRM skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; internship or administrative experience preferred (0–2 years).
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, discretion, and professionalism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel; ability to learn CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance support for Board and Committee activities, including scheduling, minutes, and document management.
• Coordinate board materials, portals, and confidential communications with Trustees and staff.
• Support special EO projects and executive correspondence; maintain CRM and trustee records.
• Deliver high-quality administrative support, including meeting planning, reporting, and data entry.
• Assist with internal communications and ensure timely follow-up and issue resolution.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Administrative internship experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Publisher

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Raiser’s Edge or CRM

Job description

Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. seeks a Board Relations Coordinator to support the Senior Director of Board Relations and the President’s Office. You will manage board materials, scheduling, minutes, and confidentiality across multiple committees and projects.

Responsibilities include creating templates, drafting agendas, maintaining the board portal, and handling sensitive information with discretion. A bachelor's degree and strong Office/CRM skills are required.