World Food Program USA

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Manager, Board Relations and Special Projects

Location
World Food Program USA - DC - Washington, DC 20006
Employment type
Full-time
Last seen
Aug 6, 2026

About the role

Manager, Board of Relations and Special Projects Position Overview: The Manager of Board Relations and Special Projects is responsible for delivering on the priorities of the Office of the President & CEO in close coordination with the Senior Director and senior leadership. This includes but is not limited to: Board of Directors and President’s Advisory Council member outreach and relationship stewardship, committee and board meeting planning and content management, board governance support, organizational values/culture development and implementation, officewide event coordination, and ad hoc cross-functional projects. The Manager must be an effective communicator with experience in project management, as well as a track record of working with senior executives and/or high-level governing bodies. The Manager must also work well in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to multitask. The ideal candidate will possess meticulous attention to detail, problem solving abilities, a systems mindset, and exceptional organizational skills. Highlighted Responsibilities: Manage scheduling, logistics, material preparation and drafting meeting minutes for meetings of the full Board, Board Governance and Executive committees, and the Advisory Council Assist with board member pipeline development and relationship management Maintain Board and Advisory Council contact information, required paperwork, and annual calendar Maintain repository for board governance documents in accordance with best practices and organizational policies Serve as project manager for the development of onboarding materials for new Board and Advisory Council members in coordination with relevant departments Create and manage content for the organization-wide intranet site for the Office of the President Assist with budget development and management for the Office of the President Manage cross-functional/organization-wide projects and initiatives, including support for internal communications systems and strategies Coordinate meetings, retreats, conferences, and other special events for the President’s office in conjunction with the Senior Director, Office of the President & CEO Develop talking points, emails, newsletters, board meeting materials, and other written communications for staff and Board/Advisory Council audiences Support the Senior Director in key performance indicator monitoring Coordinate closely with the CEO’s executive assistant and provide leave coverage as needed Undertake other duties as directed, demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and initiative