Be Part of the Show at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts!
The Straz Center is seeking candidates who have a passion for advancing the Arts and embrace the Straz Center’s mission, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
The Manager of Board Relations will act as a liaison between Straz Center executive leadership and the Straz Center’s Board of Trustees and the Foundation’s Board of Directors, managing board functions and developing effective relationships with its members.
In this collaborative role, the top candidates will be proactive, resourceful professionals who have a good understanding of board governance, relationships, responsibilities, and operational duties.
This position works with staff and board leadership to develop and implement a strategic board development plan, which includes identifying and cultivating future board members and ensuring on-going engagement of current board members.
The Manager of Board Relations will also lead the board recruitment and orientation process and perform high-level administrative tasks related to the board, including effective management of the organization’s governance documents. The Manager helps steward the board’s philanthropic commitments to The Straz.
This position reports to the Executive Vice President of Development and has a close working relationship with the President and CEO on all board-related activities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supports the work of the President’s Office, the Development Department and Community Engagement Department in matters pertaining to board development efforts. Supports the Board Chair, Officers and Board Committee leadership.
- Provides partnership in advancing the work of the board and engaging its members. Builds and maintains strong relationships with board members.
- Supports and coordinates the work of the Governance Committee, working closely with the CEO and EVP of Development to identify, recruit and cultivate board candidates and coordinate tasks related to board governance. Maintains annual board governance calendar of activities.
- Oversees scheduling, records management, meeting agendas, minutes, and administrative reporting for the Board Governance committee.
- Facilitates onboarding and offboarding of board members. Regularly updates orientation process and manages mentor program for new board members.
- Supports Board Governance committee and Executive team in evaluating current and projected composition of committees. Helps to place members in committees that advance the work of The Straz and align with individual members’ interests.
- Maintains master records of committee members and committee charters and ensures all work is well-documented and appropriately approved and archived.
- Coordinates annual review of committee member selection process.
- Conducts regular assessment and analysis of board involvement and activities. Coordinates annual board member self-evaluation process.
- Develops and implements a board communications action plan, including drafting internal and external board communications with a focus on consistency and frequency.
- Serves as an internal resource for all board-related matters.
- Manages special projects and initiatives, working across Straz Center departments to secure resources and expertise necessary to meet project objectives.
- Supports the Executive Vice President with respect to scheduling, projects, and other administrative matters.
- Performs other duties as requested by management.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management, board relations, and/or operations management required.
- Development experience or work with a non-profit organization a plus.
- Available to work select evenings and weekends.
- Exceptional interpersonal communications skills and able to interact with different personalities effectively and diplomatically.
- Outstanding planning, project management and logistical skills.
- Strong writing and proofreading skills.
- Able to synthesize complex information and communicate to a diverse set of stakeholders.
- Skilled in handling sensitive information and confidential matters with discretion, diplomacy, and tact.
- Able to set and maintain priorities amidst fluctuating workload and dynamic circumstances.
- Employs good judgment. Has impeccable discretion above all else and respects and maintains confidentiality.
- Able to work collaboratively and in an energetic and changing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite required including Excel proficiency.
- Familiarity with CRM software (Tessitura, Prospect 2) preferred.
- Enthusiasm for and commitment to the arts a plus.
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required in business management, communications, arts management, or related field.
Benefits:
- We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, a 403(b) Retirement Plan with a generous employer contribution after 2-years of service and more.
The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to being an inclusive workplace and strongly believes in the importance of having a diverse group of individuals represented. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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