Board Relations Lead | Governance for Impact

Planned; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is seeking a Board Relations Manager to support governance and operations of the PPPSW and PPAFSW Boards. You will coordinate board activities, manage governance processes, and serve as a liaison between board leadership and the organization.

Working with the President/CEO and senior staff, you will ensure effective board engagement, manage calendars and budgets, and maintain accurate board records to advance organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience - Required
• 4+ years of experience supporting a Board of Directors (BOD), executive leadership, and key stakeholders - Required
• Demonstrated experience coordinating board governance functions, including meeting management, bylaws, policies, and governance best practices - Required
• 2+ years of experience supporting Director-, Vice President-, and/or C-level leaders, with a strong emphasis on meeting coordination, event planning, and executive support - Required
• Strong organizational, project management, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines - Required
• Experience supporting a Board Affairs, Executive Affairs, or Governance function within a nonprofit or mission-driven organization - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with Board members to keep them engaged in the mission and ensure their talents are utilized.
• Manage timelines for key Board actions, both for groups and individuals.
• Support day-to-day Board operations for both c3 and c4 Boards, including agendas and materials.
• Provide input to CEO and Chairs on priorities, discussions, timelines, and governance matters.
• Attend and manage resources at quarterly Board meetings and committee meetings as needed.
• Coordinate Board logistics: calendars, agendas, meetings, conferences and events.
• Serve as primary contact for Board leaders and members for information and assistance.

Skills

Board governance

Meeting coordination

Executive support

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is seeking a Board Relations Manager to support governance and operations of the PPPSW and PPAFSW Boards. You will coordinate board activities, manage governance processes, and serve as a liaison between board leadership and the organization.

Working with the President/CEO and senior staff, you will ensure effective board engagement, manage calendars and budgets, and maintain accurate board records to advance organizational priorities.