At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.
Through the generous support of our friends and partners in the community, our exceptional doctors, nurses and care providers achieve the impossible every day. Our foundation provides a guidebook for giving, and ensures careful stewardship of all gifts.
Our foundation is staffed with experts who guide donors through the many ways to support the care we give to kids. We work every day to ensure their wishes are honored.
We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.
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Job Summary
The Coordinator, Executive Liaison & Board Management provides advanced administrative, coordination, and operational support to the Director, Executive Liaison & Board Engagement while helping facilitate executive leadership engagement activities and Foundation board operations. In close partnership with the Director and Executive Assistant, this role supports the priorities, initiatives, and key bodies of work led by the Foundation President. This position ensures the seamless and timely execution of executive- and board-related priorities through strong organization, communication, and follow-through. Leveraging strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professional judgment, the Coordinator supports executive preparation, board operations and communications, data integrity, and project tracking. In doing so, the role contributes to the effective execution of strategic priorities and the overall
- Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Business, Marketing or a related field. required or relevant experience.
- 2+ years Professional experience in project coordination, executive support, nonprofit, or similar operational roles required.
- Experience coordinating meetings, preparing materials, and managing logistics across multiple stakeholders required.
- Experience supporting senior leaders or working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment preferred
- Exposure to board governance, nonprofit operations, or executive-level communications preferred or relevant education.
- Strong project management skills.
- Requires a high level of organizational and problem-solving skills and innovative approaches to successfully manage and coordinate multiple projects.
- Proven strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative spirit and the ability to instill trust.
- Competency in building and sustaining positive long-term relationships.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat products required.
- Competency in CRM databases, especially in leveraging data and reporting.
- Ability to occasionally work on some evenings and weekends.
Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Communication, Business, Marketing or related field (or relevant experience)
- 2+ years professional experience in project coordination, executive support, nonprofit, or similar operational roles
- Experience coordinating meetings, preparing materials, and managing logistics across multiple stakeholders
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat products
- Competency in CRM databases, including leveraging data and reporting
- Strong project management skills
- High level of organizational and problem-solving skills and innovative approaches to manage multiple projects
- Proven strong interpersonal skills, collaborative spirit, and ability to instill trust
- Competency in building and sustaining positive long-term relationships
- Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends
- Experience supporting senior leaders or working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Exposure to board governance, nonprofit operations, or executive-level communications
What We Do
Children’s Wisconsin is the region’s only independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We offer a wide range of care and support for children of all ages. Our services include medical care, dental care, child and family counseling, foster care, adoption, social services, child advocacy and injury prevention
