Manager, Board Relations & Special Projects

World Food Program USA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness benefits

Job summary

World Food Program USA is seeking a Manager for Board Relations & Special Projects in Washington, DC. This full-time position involves managing board communications and organizing board meetings. The ideal candidate will have project management skills and experience with senior executives.

Responsibilities include liaising with board members, organizing logistics for meetings, creating content for internal communications, and assisting in budget management. A proactive approach and strong interpersonal skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with senior executives or governance bodies.
• Exceptional attention to detail and highly organized.
• Collaborative and team-oriented with good writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage board member outreach and relationship stewardship.
• Assist with meeting planning and content management.
• Develop onboarding materials for new Board members.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Customer relationship management tools

Task-management software

Job description

Manager, Board Relations & Special Projects

Overall Position Description

The Manager of Board Relations and Special Projects is responsible for delivering on the priorities of the Office of the President & CEO in close coordination with the Senior Director and senior leadership. This includes but is not limited to: Board of Directors and President’s Advisory Council member outreach and relationship stewardship, committee and board meeting planning and content management, board governance support, organizational values/culture development and implementation, officewide event coordination, and ad hoc cross-functional projects. The Manager must be an effective communicator with experience in project management, as well as a track record of working with senior executives and/or high-level governing bodies. The Manager must also work well in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to multitask. The ideal candidate will possess meticulous attention to detail, problem solving abilities, a systems mindset, and exceptional organizational skills.

Why Join Us?

• We are a dynamic, forward leaning, financially stable organization.
• You will be joining an effective, committed, high-performing group of colleagues who are well-regarded in the community.
• Your opinion will count, having exposure to key stakeholders in the company
• You will have access to a host of inclusive benefits including parental leave, an EAP, and a wellness benefit.
• You will play a crucial role in aiding the organization in their mission of ending global hunger.

About World Food Program USA

World Food Program USA’s values provide the framework for how we behave and work together to reach our goals to feed and save the lives of the most vulnerable people around the world. Those values are:

Collaborative: We are all one team

Accountable: We own our work

Respectful: We are kind to each other

Optimistic: We have a make it happen attitude

We are looking for applicants who embody these values and are invested in forwarding our mission.

• Manage scheduling, logistics, material preparation and drafting meeting minutes for meetings of the full Board, Board Governance and Executive committees, and the Advisory Council
• Assist with board member pipeline development and relationship management
• Maintain Board and Advisory Council contact information, required paperwork, and annual calendar
• Maintain repository for board governance documents in accordance with best practices and organizational policies
• Serve as project manager for the development of onboarding materials for new Board and Advisory Council members in coordination with relevant departments
• Create and manage content for the organization-wide intranet site for the Office of the President
• Assist with budget development and management for the Office of the President
• Manage cross-functional/organization-wide projects and initiatives, including support for internal communications systems and strategies
• Coordinate meetings, retreats, conferences, and other special events for the President’s office in conjunction with the Senior Director, Office of the President & CEO
• Develop talking points, emails, newsletters, board meeting materials, and other written communications for staff and Board/Advisory Council audiences
• Support the Senior Director in key performance indicator monitoring
• Coordinate closely with the CEO’s executive assistant and provide leave coverage as needed
• Undertake other duties as directed, demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and initiative

A well-qualified candidate will possess the following

• Proven experience working with senior executives, high-level donors, boards of directors, or governance bodies.
• Exceptional attention to detail and highly organized.
• Project management and/or event coordination experience.
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills.
• Collaborative and team-oriented.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and strong systems knowledge, including technical calendar management, customer relationship management tools, and task-management software.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and anticipate needs.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with the CEO and senior leadership team, staff, board members, and advisory council members.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and strong decision-making capabilities, including in high-pressure environments.
• Adaptable and comfortable with new challenges from technology to personal preferences.
• A professional, polished demeanor with a sense of humor and warmth.
• Strong affinity for World Food Program USA’s mission and supports the organizational values of collaboration, respect, accountability, inclusiveness, and optimism.
• Must live in the greater Washington, DC area and be able to commute to our DC office daily (4 days a week minimum) or as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 4 or more years or relevant experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a resume and cover letter to the link provided. No phone calls or agencies, please.

World Food Program USA is a nonprofit organization. This is a full-time position that offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits. WFP USA is an equal opportunity employer.