Board Operations

Board Operations Liaison

Type: Full-Time, FTE (Hybrid)

Salary: Western Washington: $78,800 - $118,200 | Eastern Washington: $67,200 - $105,500

About the Role

We're seeking a highly organized, relationship-oriented professional to serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership and the primary liaison to the Board of Directors. This role is responsible for driving board governance, executive operations, and strategic coordination, ensuring leadership and board activities run efficiently, effectively, and in alignment with organizational priorities.

The ideal candidate brings strong executive support experience, exceptional judgment, and a passion for mission-driven work. They thrive in fast-paced environments, manage sensitive information with discretion, and excel at building trusted relationships across leadership teams, board members, and community stakeholders.

What You'll Do

Board Governance & Operations

• Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors and board committees.
• Lead planning and execution of board and committee meetings, including agendas, materials, logistics, and meeting minutes.
• Coordinate trustee recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and ongoing board development activities.
• Manage annual board and executive evaluations.
• Maintain governance documentation, policies, bylaws, resolutions, and board records.
• Track board terms, committee assignments, and governance requirements.

Executive Operations & Strategic Support

• Partner closely with executive leadership to manage priorities, communications, scheduling, and key initiatives.
• Prepare presentations, briefings, board materials, and executive correspondence.
• Coordinate special projects, leadership meetings, events, and organizational initiatives.
• Drive follow-through on strategic priorities and cross-functional commitments.

Administrative & Financial Management

• Manage board-related budgets, expenses, and travel coordination.
• Maintain highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting senior executives or executive leadership teams.
• Experience working directly with a Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, advisory council, or similar governing body.
• Strong understanding of board governance practices and executive-board relationships.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work with highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and modern collaboration tools.
• Experience in public health, healthcare, philanthropy, or larger nonprofit organizations.
• Experience directly supporting an Executive Director, CEO, President, or comparable senior leader.
• Experience supporting or partnering closely with a governing board, particularly at the intersection of executive leadership and governance.
• Experience operating within larger, established organizations and working with senior-level stakeholders.
• A demonstrated commitment to advancing equity and improving outcomes for underserved communities.
• Lived experience, or a meaningful personal connection to the communities served, with the ability to articulate how that connection informs their commitment to the mission.