Manager – Board Relations, Special Projects

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee all interactions with the c3 and c4 Boards of Directors on behalf of the Executive Director.

• Create a comprehensive communication strategy for the year, focusing on organizational priorities, finances, and strategic initiatives for both boards.

• Act as the subject matter expert on Board bylaws and manage related communications and collaborative efforts across teams.

• Organize, schedule, and facilitate both in-person and virtual board meetings and retreats.

• Attend board meetings, prepare agendas, and accurately record minutes for governance records.

• Assist with the recruitment, onboarding, and transition processes for C4 board members.

• Draft research and briefing documents for the Executive Director in advance of meetings and public events.

• Participate in meetings, take notes, and assist with follow-up communications with staff and partners.

• Help with email correspondence, scheduling, and planning to optimize the Executive Director's time management.

• Aid in the management and monitoring of the Executive Office budget.

• Support the executive team with data management, drive storage, and digital security measures.

• Field and respond to inquiries and requests from the public and staff.

• Serve as the main contact for the Special Advisor to the President.

• Coordinate with external partners and public speaking agents regarding the Executive Director's public engagements.

• Collaborate with press and communications teams on media opportunities for the Executive Director.

• Assist in the development of strategic internal and external communications.

• Manage requests and information flow to the President and Executive Director from the Executive Office.

• Oversee special projects of strategic importance for the President and Executive Director.

• Provide operational support and strategic insights on projects across the Executive Office and the organization.

• Engage in annual strategic planning and budgeting processes.

• Offer coverage for scheduling, staff communications, and program management during colleagues' absences from the Executive Office.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven expertise, skills, and interest in board and office operations, travel and calendar management, budgeting, retreat planning, and both digital and physical security management.

• Proficient in Google Suite, including Google Calendar, Google Docs, and Google Sheets.

• Significant experience in creating engaging, informative, and visually appealing presentation decks is advantageous.

• Ability to travel domestically at least 25% of the year to provide direct support to the Executive Director.

• Exceptional attention to detail and highly organized.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience in managing multiple projects and tasks with effective time management skills.

• Capability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a driven team environment.

• Alignment with and agreement to NDWA's vision and values.

• Bilingual skills (Spanish preferred) are a plus, but not mandatory.

• Submission of a resume and a writing sample of less than 750 words is required for application.

• Participation in NDWA's electronic application process is mandatory.

• NDWA is a participant in the E-Verify program.

🏝️ Benefits

• Option for remote work.

• Support for travel-related expenses and opportunities (25% domestically).

• Permanent, full-time employment status.

• Union employer; this role is categorized as a non-union confidential employee position.

• Equal employment opportunity and protections against discrimination.