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Director, Academy Museum Board Relations and Executive Office
Director, Academy Museum Board Relations and Executive Office
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The Role
Leads Academy Museum executive office operations and serves as primary liaison to the Board of Trustees. Manages governance processes, board and committee meetings, communications, recruitment, onboarding, records, and trustee engagement. Supports the Director and President through scheduling, budgeting, correspondence, presentations, research, strategic priority coordination, events, and confidential stakeholder communications. Maintains executive office workflows, files, CRM systems, and follow-up while coordinating across departments and the Academy.
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DIRECTOR, ACADEMY MUSEUM BOARD RELATIONS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Department: Museum Executive Office
Reports to: Director and President, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and Academy Collection
Workplace Location: Los Angeles – Academy Museum
Compensation: $106,090 - $130,000
Summary:
Reporting to the Director and President, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and Academy Collection, this position serves as a strategist and advisor within the Executive Office, ensuring coordination of executive priorities, Board governance, and organizational initiatives. This role serves as the primary liaison to the Academy Museum Board of Trustees, overseeing board relations and governance processes; guiding projects and priorities as directed by the Director and President across the organization; and leading the effective operations of the executive office.
Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities of this role include project and office management, maximizing the effective operation of the Executive Office with respect to workflow, scheduling, budget, communications, and events. This role requires a well-organized, detail-oriented, proactive, resourceful, and efficient individual who can anticipate needs and work cooperatively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.
Our Benefits:
Department: Museum Executive Office
Reports to: Director and President, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and Academy Collection
Workplace Location: Los Angeles – Academy Museum
Compensation: $106,090 - $130,000
Summary:
Reporting to the Director and President, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and Academy Collection, this position serves as a strategist and advisor within the Executive Office, ensuring coordination of executive priorities, Board governance, and organizational initiatives. This role serves as the primary liaison to the Academy Museum Board of Trustees, overseeing board relations and governance processes; guiding projects and priorities as directed by the Director and President across the organization; and leading the effective operations of the executive office.
Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities of this role include project and office management, maximizing the effective operation of the Executive Office with respect to workflow, scheduling, budget, communications, and events. This role requires a well-organized, detail-oriented, proactive, resourceful, and efficient individual who can anticipate needs and work cooperatively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders.
- Manage all aspects of the administrative functions of the Executive Office to ensure timely, accurate, and professional support for the Director and President. In collaboration with the Senior Coordinator, Executive Officer, this includes scheduling calls, meetings and tour logistics, travel arrangements, expense reports, and budget processes.
- Manage all Board of Trustees activities and governance processes including board communication, meeting schedules including committee meetings and relevant prep meetings, and trustee engagement events in partnership with the Director and President and in coordination with trustees including board officers and committee chairs and staff.
- Work with the office of the CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on board presentations, meetings, and other activities relating to the Academy Foundation and the Academy Collection.
- In partnership with relevant staff, ensure all materials and deliverables related to Board and committee meetings including presentation decks, agendas, meetings minutes, and talking points are well-prepared and delivered in a timely manner.
- In consultation with and at the direction of the General Counsel, maintain bylaws, board manuals, committee charters, and ensure alignment with nonprofit governance best practices.
- Work closely with Director and President, Governance and Nominations Committee, and Chief Revenue and Business Development Officer on Board recruitment and onboarding.
- Maintain excellent relationships with trustees and their offices or support staff.
- Implement and execute positive and effective communication strategies with staff, board members, and other key stakeholders.
- Partner closely with Director and President to translate strategic priorities into action and coordinate across departments to advance priorities, resolve issues, and ensure alignment and accountability.
- Keep Director and President, and key staff, abreast of significant matters within the boards and foster positive relationships on their behalf.
- Communicate on behalf of the Director and President with board members, donors, and staff.
- Partner with relevant teams to strategically prioritize and coordinate the Director and President's external engagements and digital presence, ensuring alignment with fundraising, donor cultivation, and trustee engagement goals.
- Develop internal and Executive Office communications, including letters and other correspondence, executive presentations/decks and messaging guidance for the Director and President, tailoring content and concepts based on audience.
- Track and organize reviews and deadlines for the Director and President.
- Attend meetings as needed and manage follow-up accordingly.
- Coordinate with and welcome visitors on behalf of the Executive Office.
- Conduct research on various Executive Office initiatives or projects, as requested.
- Serve as a liaison to the Executive Office, establishing and maintaining relationships while ensuring confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information.
- Develop and maintain Executive Office files, CRM, and workflow databases for efficient management and sharing of information.
- Provide support to the Director and President of the Academy Museum at events.
- Keep a flexible schedule that involves some early morning, evening, and weekend hours
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- 6+ years of experience working in an executive-level office, preferably for a non-profit
- Strong understanding of the structure and operation of a non-profit board
- Advanced skills in CRM, Govenda, and the Microsoft Office suite is preferred
- Ability to handle multiple priorities with a high level of maturity and professionalism and pivot as needed
- Excellent project planning skills with the ability to establish goals, outcomes, timelines, and supporting plans to attain them
- 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 supporting a non-profit board and its committees, including board meetings, governance processes, communications, and records
- Experience developing executive-level correspondence, board communications, presentations, and briefing materials on behalf of senior leadership
- Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive matters involving board members, donors, senior leadership, and other key stakeholders
- Ability to identify meeting participants, record meeting minutes, and interact professionally with board members, consultants, and staff
- Ability to serve as a team player within the executive office
Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.
Our Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 15 days of PTO, plus company-paid holidays.
- Additional time off including summer hours, winter hours, and a cultural floating holiday.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401k retirement plan with a company match
- Clean Air Commuter Program
- Employee Assistance Program through ComPsych Guidance Resources.
- Wellness benefits through Cigna Healthcare.
- Free access to 16,000+ online courses through LinkedIn Learning
- Free Academy membership screenings
- Free tickets and screenings at the Academy Museum
- Employee discounts through LifeMart and Working Advantage
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 6+ years of experience working in an executive-level office, preferably for a nonprofit
- Strong understanding of the structure and operation of a nonprofit board
- Advanced skills in CRM, Govenda, and Microsoft Office
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with maturity and professionalism
- Excellent project planning skills, including establishing goals, outcomes, timelines, and supporting plans
- Collaborative ability to work cross-functionally with multiple departments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience supporting a nonprofit board and its committees, including meetings, governance processes, communications, and records
- Experience developing executive correspondence, board communications, presentations, and briefing materials
- Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive matters
- Ability to identify meeting participants, record meeting minutes, and interact professionally with board members, consultants, and staff
- Ability to serve as a team player within the executive office
- Full vaccination against COVID-19, including applicable booster vaccinations, subject to approved accommodations
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What We Do
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a professional honorary organization dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of motion pictures. Its mission is to recognize and uphold excellence in the motion picture arts and sciences, inspire imagination, and connect the world through the medium of motion pictures, most notably through the annual Academy Awards, known worldwide as the Oscars.
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