Strategic Director, Board Relations & Executive Office

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO 15 days + holidays

401k with company match

Free Academy membership screenings

Free museum tickets

Job summary

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is seeking a Director, Academy Board Relations and Executive Office in Beverly Hills to partner with the CEO and senior leadership. This role serves as a high-level liaison to the Academy’s Boards, coordinating governance processes and sensitive communications.

Responsibilities include planning and executing board meetings, maintaining records, supervising staff, managing budgets, and refining governance documents while upholding confidentiality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of experience working in an executive-level office.
• 4+ years of non-profit board administration experience, preferably for a membership organization.
• Advanced skills in CRM, Govenda, and the Microsoft Office suite preferred.
• Knowledge of nonprofit governance practices, bylaws, governance policies, elections, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive matters involving board members, donors, senior leadership, and other key stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset to work cross-functionally with multiple departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to independently handle written communication and respond quickly to numerous questions and concerns.
• Experience developing executive-level correspondence, board communications, presentations, and briefing materials on behalf of senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduling, logistics, planning, reporting, and record management for all board and committee meetings and events.
• Set the annual board and committee meeting schedule and track all board-related activities.
• Supervise administrative staff who support board activities and enforce compliance with governance protocols.
• Manage and execute communications to keep board members engaged and informed.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, and reports for board meetings and committee meetings.
• Maintain historic records of board proceedings and refine governance documents and systems.
• Oversee the executive office and board budget; facilitate governance activities dictated by bylaws.
• Draft correspondence for CEO and keep leadership abreast of significant board matters.

Job description

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is seeking a Director, Academy Board Relations and Executive Office in Beverly Hills to partner with the CEO and senior leadership. This role serves as a high-level liaison to the Academy’s Boards, coordinating governance processes and sensitive communications.

Responsibilities include planning and executing board meetings, maintaining records, supervising staff, managing budgets, and refining governance documents while upholding confidentiality