Senior Board Relations Manager — Governance & Strategy

Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. is seeking a Board Relations Manager/Sr. Board Relations Manager in Alaska to oversee governance support for the Executive Coordinator, Board of Directors, and committees.

You will work with senior leadership to prepare agendas, minutes, and governance documents while guiding staff with a focus on confidentiality and accuracy. Responsibilities include scheduling, travel, and logistics for Board meetings; maintaining governance records; ensuring timely distribution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Five years of progressive administrative or executive support experience, including three years supporting C-level executives and boards.
• Two years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate, proofread agendas, Board packets, and materials are distributed on deadline, with timely meeting notices to Board members.
• Coordinate with presenters and attendees to collect materials before Board packets are distributed.
• Maintain a current Board activity calendar and oversee logistics and travel for on-site and off-site Board meetings and events.
• Record meeting minutes and maintain and update corporate governance documents, including Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, resolutions, committee rosters and terms, and Board policies.
• Ensure Board-related financial paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
• Serve as CITC's resource on Board and committee processes and coordinate participation in Board relations events.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Executive Coordinator by setting clear expectations, assigning work, and ensuring accountability for quality and deadlines.
• Model respectful, relationship-centered leadership grounded in CITC's values.
• Support the Executive Coordinator's professional growth and cross-train staff to ensure continuity of coverage.
• Address performance concerns and resolve conflicts promptly and fairly.
• Improve team processes and systems on a continuous basis.
• Build trusted relationships with Board members, the Presidents Council, the CITC Leadership Council, and internal and external partners.

Skills

Board governance

Executive support

Leadership coaching

Policy & procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Boards support experience

Supervisory experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. is seeking a Board Relations Manager/Sr. Board Relations Manager in Alaska to oversee governance support for the Executive Coordinator, Board of Directors, and committees.

You will work with senior leadership to prepare agendas, minutes, and governance documents while guiding staff with a focus on confidentiality and accuracy. Responsibilities include scheduling, travel, and logistics for Board meetings; maintaining governance records; ensuring timely distribution