Board Relations & Governance Coordinator

Brookings Institution; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brookings Institution is seeking a Board Relations Coordinator to support governance activities within the Executive Office. This role provides high-level administrative backing for board meetings, minutes, and related materials, while ensuring secure handling of confidential information.

You will interact with Trustees and Brookings staff, assist with agenda development, and coordinate logistics for Board and Committee meetings using the board portal and CRM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; internship or admin experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office; ability to learn CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Senior Director of Board Relations and EO team.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, and board documents; maintain confidentiality.
• Schedule meetings, manage calendars, coordinate communications, and ensure timely follow-ups.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Brookings Institution is seeking a Board Relations Coordinator to support governance activities within the Executive Office. This role provides high-level administrative backing for board meetings, minutes, and related materials, while ensuring secure handling of confidential information.

You will interact with Trustees and Brookings staff, assist with agenda development, and coordinate logistics for Board and Committee meetings using the board portal and CRM tools.