Board Liaison

1 day ago

Alexandria, VA, United States HR Knowledge Source Full-time $85,000 - $90,000 Contract

This is a remote position.

National Medical Fellowship

One of the first diversity focused organizations in the United States, National Medical Fellowships (NMF), founded in 1946, is the nation's premier 501(c)(3) non-profit organization seeking to eliminate health care disparities by increasing the number of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) physicians and other health care professions working to advance health equity.

NMF works to expand access to education in health care professions, strengthen partnerships with institutions providing this education, and increase a sense of belonging for BIPOC students by enhancing its financial, communal, and emotional support. NMF also offers resources for physicians and other providers already working in health care and seeks to increase diversity and welcome excluded communities to participate in clinical research. To ensure that clinical research findings benefit all populations, NMF works to increase the number of BIPOC researchers and investigators leading clinical trials and diversify participants in clinical research. In these ways, NMF unabashedly disrupts the systems and structures that erect barriers which impede talented and committed BIPOC students and providers from aiding communities made vulnerable by historic disinvestment and disenfranchisement.


Reporting to the CEO and CFO, the Board Liaison leads strategy, operations, and engagement for the Board of Directors, including stewarding board relationships and coordinating meetings, communications, and education. The role partners closely with the President and CEO and under the CEO’s direction supports governance, strategic direction, and board effectiveness while ensuring accurate records and strong board operations.

The Board Liaison serves as the primary point of contact for the Board, Board Committees, and Advisory Councils, ensuring governance matters are managed smoothly and effectively. This role supports both the Board and Executive Management Committee (EMC) as a methodical thinker and project manager and provides leadership for board engagement and fundraising initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Governance and Board Operations:
• Coordinate orientation for new Board members, officers, and Committee Chairs
• Plan, organize, and manage all Board and Committee meetings, including logistics, materials, and speakers, including annual Board retreats
• Draft and distribute agendas, resolutions, minutes, and governance documentation
• Maintain Board portal, official records, and compliance with bylaws and record retention policies
• Compose and track resolutions, policy updates, and bylaw revisions in coordination with legal counsel (engagement with legal counsel requires approval of CFO/CEO)
• Support governance best practices research and policy development
• Ensure accurate and complete Board documentation and historical records
• Maintenance of Board Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

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