Director, Board Relations & Executive Office

Academy Museum; Northern, Los Angeles (KY, CA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO & holidays

Sick leave

Parental leave

401k match

Commuter program

Wellness benefits

LinkedIn Learning access

Academy membership screenings

Job summary

Academy Museum is seeking a Director, Academy Museum Board Relations and Executive Office to serve as strategist and advisor within the Executive Office. This role coordinates executive priorities, governsBoard processes, and leads operations of the executive office, acting as primary liaison to the Board of Trustees and guiding priorities across the organization.

The position requires meticulous organization, strong communication, and the ability to manage confidential information while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field.
• 6+ years of experience in an executive-level office, preferably for a non-profit.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit board structure and governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative functions for the Executive Office, including scheduling, travel, expenses, and budgeting.
• Oversee Board of Trustees activities and governance processes, including meeting prep and trustee engagement events.
• Coordinate with CEO Office and staff on board presentations, meetings, and related activities.
• Prepare materials for board and committee meetings, including decks, agendas, minutes, and talking points.
• Maintain bylaws, manuals, charters, and align with governance best practices.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of board members with governance teams.
• Maintain relationships with trustees and external stakeholders.
• Develop executive communications and tailor messaging for audiences.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Project planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

6+ years executive-level office experience

Non-profit governance understanding

Tools

Govenda CRM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Academy Museum is seeking a Director, Academy Museum Board Relations and Executive Office to serve as strategist and advisor within the Executive Office. This role coordinates executive priorities, governsBoard processes, and leads operations of the executive office, acting as primary liaison to the Board of Trustees and guiding priorities across the organization.

The position requires meticulous organization, strong communication, and the ability to manage confidential information while