Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Winrock International is a nonprofit organization focused on empowering the disadvantaged and sustaining natural resources. They are seeking a Manager of Leadership Operations to provide strategic support to the CEO and executive leadership team, manage Board of Directors' engagement, and oversee organizational effectiveness initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Serve as primary liaison between the CEO, executive leadership team, and Winrock’s Board of Directors
- Coordinate and manage all aspects of Winrock board meetings, including agenda development, materials preparation and collection, logistics coordination, and follow-up actions
- Coordinate, manage, and support the processes of Winrock’s other boards (ERT and the Winrock Foundation)
- Oversee support to Board committees, maintenance of board records and governance materials, and facilitation of board member onboarding, education, and engagement activities
- Track board decisions and commitments, ensuring timely implementation and reporting
- Operationalize Executive Team effort to translate board directives into organizational actions
- Collaborate with the CEO, Board Chair, and Board Secretary to strengthen governance practices, recruit and onboard new members, and increase board effectiveness
- Support the CEO in prioritization of tasks
- Supervise Executive Operations Coordinator in providing administrative support to the CEO and executive team
- Lead special projects, on behalf of the CEO, that advance strategic priorities
- Support Chief Strategy and Growth Officer in implementation and tracking progress of Winrock’s 2026-2028 strategic plan
- Provide coordination support for special events
- Coordinate and prepare executive talking points and key communications, including briefings and presentations
- Attend the weekly executive team meetings to capture and follow up on action items
- Serve as a liaison between the executive team and Winrock staff
- Coordinate and manage monthly all-staff meetings
- Coordinate the weekly executive and senior leadership team meetings
- Align organizational systems and processes with executive team approved strategies and policies
- Establish systems to track progress on executive team approved strategic goals and provide regular updates
- Support executive team evaluation of organizational performance and effectiveness
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Communications, or related field preferred
- 5 years of progressive experience supporting executive leaders and teams, including at least 2 years working directly with Boards of Directors
- Previous experience as board liaison or governance professional in a complex, global organization
- International development experience highly desirable
- High ethical standards and commitment to compliance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work across diverse cultures, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skills
- Analytical problem-solving and attention to detail
- Ability to work proactively and prioritize on a day-to-day basis to resolve issues associated with a demanding international organization
- The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
Benefits
- Winrock offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package.
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