Board Relations & Governance Specialist

The Brookings Institution; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, D.C. The Executive Office supports research programs, external affairs, and business operations, with a strong focus on governance and confidential handling of sensitive materials.

The Board Relations Coordinator role focuses on calendar management, document preparation, minute-taking, and ensuring timely access to board materials. A Bachelor’s degree and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; internship or administrative experience preferred.
• Experience or comfort working with high-profile individuals is preferred.
• Strong written/oral communication, proofreading, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Senior Director of Board Relations and EO team.
• Prepare agendas, templates for minutes, and board documents.
• Take accurate minutes for Board and Committee meetings.
• Post materials on Board portal and maintain production schedule.
• Maintain Trustee records, affiliations, and CRM updates.
• Prepare reports from trustee questionnaires and analysis as needed.
• Coordinate scheduling and provide technical support for board meetings (remote/in-person).
• Draft notices and correspondence; handle confidential information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Editing

Discretion

Confidentiality

Microsoft Excel

CRM knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Publisher

Adobe Pro

Raiser’s Edge / CRM

Job description

The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, D.C. The Executive Office supports research programs, external affairs, and business operations, with a strong focus on governance and confidential handling of sensitive materials.

The Board Relations Coordinator role focuses on calendar management, document preparation, minute-taking, and ensuring timely access to board materials. A Bachelor’s degree and strong communication skills are required.