Global Board Affairs Manager

This position can be based in the United States (WRI DC Global office), WRI Brazil, WRI Mexico. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission for the position. WRI is unable to sponsor work authorization for any of the listed office locations.

About the program:

Global Board Affairs is directly responsible for managing the activities of WRI’s distinguished Global Board of Directors and executing leading-edge organizational governance across WRI’s global network of Boards. The Board Affairs team is responsible for the planning and execution of Global Board and committee meetings and special events, the development, and maintenance of Board policies and the enactment of global governance initiatives. The Board Affairs team is also responsible for ensuring active Global Board engagement by identifying and leveraging opportunities for meaningful Board member participation in WRI's influence strategies, external communications, and fundraising efforts.

Global Board Affairs sits within the Executive Office and Development Department teams and works closely with the CEO, Executive Vice President for Governance & Development and General Counsel to deliver on the above-stated objectives.

https://www.wri.org/about/board-directors

Job Highlight:

In this role, you will have primary responsibility for planning quarterly Global Board meetings and regular Board committee meetings, with support from the Board Affairs Coordinator. In doing so, you will ensure the scheduling of meetings, oversee the production and distribution of complex meeting materials, and facilitate internal preparation for meetings and special events. You will also provide direct staff support to the Board’s standing committees and other ad-hoc committees, serving as staff lead for the Board Nominating Committee. You will be supported by the Head of Global Board Affairs and the Global Board Affairs Coordinator.

You will report to the Head of Global Board Affairs.

What you will do:

Board Governance and Administration (40% time)

• Working alongside WRI’s President and CEO, Executive Vice President for Governance and Development, General Counsel, and the Board Affairs team, ensure the development and distribution of agendas and supporting materials for quarterly Global Board meetings, including coordinating, preparing, and distributing meeting materials, facilitating internal communications and review processes, and supporting the President and CEO, Board Co-Chairs, and others in meeting preparation.
• Manage day-to-day execution of Global Board governance, including ongoing maintenance of Board policies and governing documents, tracking and recording official Board actions, facilitating Board elections, and supporting requests and deliverables resulting from Board and Committee meetings.
• Oversee the periodic refresh of Board orientation materials and coordinate the onboarding of new Board members.
• Support implementation of leading-edge governance practices across WRI’s network of Boards and advisory bodies for the WRI Global and International offices, to include development of an active community of practice across WRI’s network of Board and governance professionals

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Committee Governance and Administration (30% time)**

• Provide direct staff support to the Global Board’s six standing Committees and other advisory committees, as needed.
• Manage the development and distribution of agendas and supporting materials for quarterly committee meetings in coordination with relevant teams.
• Support the Head of Global Board Affairs in the development of annual Committee goals and oversee tracking and reporting against annual goals.
• Oversee Nominating Committee recruitment activities, including solicitation of Board prospect suggestions from staff and Board members, management of the recruitment pipeline, facilitation of necessary prospect research and due diligence, and active engagement with Board candidates throughout the recruitment process.

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Engagement and Stewardship (20% time)**

• Assist in maintaining a high level of Board stewardship in your role as point of contact and information for Board members, their teams, and WRI staff regarding Global Board meetings and activities.
• Support the Global Board team in identifying and executing opportunities to align Board member interests and activities with specific roles or actions within our portfolio to enhance WRI’s impact.
• Support activities to engage Board members in fundraising through their personal giving to WRI and outreach to donor prospects in their networks.
• Work with the Board Affairs Coordinator to maintain records of Board interactions, events, and other notable Board-related activities in WRI’s relationship management software.

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Board Programming and Events (10% time)**

• Lead in the planning and execution of in-person and virtual Board events and activities in accordance with WRI policies, including coordinating content development, overseeing travel preparations and logistics, managing vendors and providing day-of event and meeting support.
• Facilitate and support Board and staff participation in meetings and other related events through the development and timely distribution of travel and event guidance and other briefing materials.
• Support the Head of Global Board Affairs in the development of talking points and other materials

What you will need:

Education: You have completed a bachelor’s degree in a related field

Experience: You have 7+ years of full-time relevant work experience.

• You have experience managing multiple projects through the project life cycle.
• You have experience managing complex coordination activities across an organization for project deliverables.
• You have previous governance experience or experience managing high-level relationships requiring a high degree of discretion.
• You have experience planning and executing complex events.
• You have experience working with a CRM database.
• Experience in project management or executive-level support
• Experience in the nonprofit or government sector is desirable

Languages: Proficient in written and spoken English

Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization.

Potential Salary:
Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

How to Apply:     
Please submit a resume with cover letter by the date of 0****2 January 202****3. You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US
• The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
• The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI
• Long-term commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours
• Generous leave days that increase with tenure

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About Us:**

Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.

Our mission and values:

WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.

Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.